Today for Black History Month 2019, we are highlighting the movie director–Antoine Fuqua. Birth Date: January 19, 1966 Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania…

A character guide to one of our featured Black History Month heroes, Issa Rae.

Saint Elmo Brady—the first Black person to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry—was honored by the American Chemical Society.

Tyler Perry (born Emmitt Perry Jr.; September 13, 1969) is an American actor, playwright, filmmaker, and comedian. In 2011, Forbes…

Robert Townsend (born February 6, 1957) is an American actor, comedian, film director, and writer. Townsend is best known for…

Mario Van Peebles (born January 15, 1957) is an American film director and actor best known for directing New Jack…

Today for Black History Month 2019, we are highlighting the iconic singer–Beyonce. Birth Date: September 4, 1981 Hometown: Houston, Texas Fun…

Today for Black History Month 2019, we are highlighting the iconic singer–Whitney Houston. Birth Date: August 9, 1963 Hometown: Newark, New…

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Imagine being too controversial for a resolution recognizing Black History Month when you’re black. That’s what happened to Colin Kaepernick as Wisconsin Republicans stripped…

For the project “Representation is Key,” Milwaukee College Prep teacher Terrence Sims teaches his students why pride matters.

Tori Franklin's big natural hair stands out as she flies through the air. The Nike professional athlete is an American…

Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. is an American actor, director, and producer. He has received two Golden Globe awards, one Tony…

A character guide to one of our featured Black History Month heroes, Travis Scott.

Georgia native Lt. Andrea Lewis has made history by becoming the first Black woman pilot in the Georgia National Air…