BLACK HISTORY

Images of Racial Segregation Signs

About African-American History — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 03:00:41 GMT

By the 1890s, as the gains of Reconstruction were stripped away, Southern states began enacting Jim Crow laws that enforced separate facilities for blacks and whites. Here is a collection... Read More.....(read more)

Barack Obama Makes History

About African-American History — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:39:25 GMT

After a long battle against opponent Hilary Rodham Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination, Barack Obama has become first presidential nominee of black heritage. Take a look at... Read More.....(read more)

James Brown: The Godfather of Soul

About African-American History — Thu, 22 May 2008 03:00:40 GMT

James Brown was known for more than his acrobatic performances, tight pants, and unique hairstyle. He was also known for the influence of his funky sounds on other genres... Read More......(read more)

Blind Lemon Jefferson

About African-American History — Tue, 20 May 2008 03:00:37 GMT

At the height of Blind Lemon Jeffersons career, his unique Texas blues style was easily recognizable. His guitar playing, which sometimes involved picking with his thumb, and his two octave... Read More.....(read more)

Charley Patton

About African-American History — Sun, 11 May 2008 03:00:05 GMT

Charley Patton is perhaps the most influential of all the Delta bluesmen. His music was truly reflective of the early country blues, and he was one of the first to... Read More......(read more)

Renowned Blues Singer: Son House

About African-American History — Sun, 04 May 2008 23:49:59 GMT

When Delta blues singer ... Read More......(read more)

The Country Blues

About African-American History — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:58:25 GMT

Early blues singers, such as Blind Lemon Jefferson and Blind Blake, led the way when it came to the early recordings of the country blues. It was the popularity of... Read More......(read more)

Joe Louis: A National Hero

About African-American History — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 03:00:58 GMT

Joe Louis could not have guessed that a career in boxing would make him into national hero. As World War II loomed, Joe Louis was thrust into the political arena... Read More......(read more)

Ma Rainey: The Mother of the Blues

About African-American History — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 03:00:23 GMT

Ma Rainey was an unlikely star during the classic blues era of the 1920s. She was short, heavy set, had gold-capped teeth, and was considered unattractively dark-skinned for the time.... Read More......(read more)

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

About African-American History — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:44:21 GMT

April 4, 2008 marks 40 years since Martin Luther King, one of America's most inspirational leaders, was shot and killed while standing outside of his motel room in Memphis, Tennessee.... Read More......(read more)

The Great Mississippi Flood

About African-American History — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 02:00:54 GMT

In 1927, after months of heavy rains, the Mississippi River could no longer be detained by the levees. Several levees collapsed causing the Great Mississippi Flood. Six states and numerous... Read More.....(read more)

New Yorks New Mayor: David Paterson

About African-American History — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 01:00:15 GMT

Today, New Yorks Lt. Governor, David Paterson, will make history: he will become not just the states first black governor but also the fourth African American in U.S. history to... Read More......(read more)

W.C. Handy: The Father of the Blues

About African-American History — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:00:26 GMT

He was not the inventor of blues music, but W.C. Handy was dubbed The Father of the Blues because he was instrumental in the development of blues improvisation and he... Read More......(read more)

The Classic Blues Era

About African-American History — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:46:21 GMT

Before the country blues of Blind Lemon Jefferson, Blind Blake, and Robert Johnson, it was the classic blues that was all the rage in the early 1920s. Female classic blues... Read More......(read more)

Benjamin Banneker: An American Pioneer

About African-American History — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:34 GMT

Benjamin Banneker made his mark on history with his contributions to astronomy, science, and math. He became known for building the first wooden clock, his almanacs, and for his part... Read More......(read more)