*On this date in 1936, The Hall of Negro Life debuted at the Texas Centennial Exposition. The Hall of Negro Life was a popular attraction and is believed to be the first recognition of African American culture at a World’s Fair. This world’s fair exhibit ran until November 29, 1936, at Fair Park, Dallas, Texas. […]
learn more*Wenonah Bond Logan was born on December 18, 1906. She was a Black scholar and sociologist. From Atlanta, GA., she and her brother John were two children born to Georgia Faigan and John Bond, an interracial couple. Her family moved to Washington, DC, when she was a teenager. As a young girl, she was an […]
learn moreDr. Cheryl Chatman is an educator, administrator, (retired) Dean, and community activist. In this segment, she shares her family history.
learn more*The Amistad Research Center (ARC) is celebrated on this date in 1966. The Amistad Research Center was established by the United Church Board for Homeland Ministries. Its first home was at Fisk University to house the historical records of the American Missionary Association. In 1969, Amistad became an independent non-profit organization, and the following year, […]
learn more*The U Street Corridor is affirmed on this date in 1862. Sometimes called the Greater U Street or Cardozo/Shaw, it is a neighborhood in Northwest Washington, D.C. Centered along U Street, one of Washington’s most popular nightlife and entertainment districts. It once was one of the country’s most significant African American heritage districts. U Street is […]
learn moreWalter Goodwin Jr. is a college advisor. In this segment, he shares his experiences growing up as an African and Indigenous Native American.
learn more*Black history and Easter Sunday are affirmed on this date in 0189 AD. The Easter holiday is a special time for Christians globally, but for Black people, it’s also a time with deep connections to Black history. Here are a few interesting facts about these connections. Easter’s Origins: While Easter is a mashup of Jewish and […]
learn more*Roman Africans are affirmed on this date in 800 BCE. The Roman Africans or African Romans were the ancient populations of Roman North Africa that had a Romanized culture, some of whom spoke a variety of Latin. They existed from the Roman conquest until their language gradually faded after the Arab conquest of North Africa […]
learn moreDr. Cheryl Chatman is an educator, college administrator (Dean), and community activist. In this segment, she shares her personal and professional views of love for the African American community and what she would like to see more from the African American community.
learn moreClementine Pigford was an author, historian, educator, and journalist. In this segment, she shared memories of rural Alabama as a child.
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