In honor of Women's History Month we document a legacy of revolutionary leadership, courageous advocacy, and everlasting empowerment is...
These innovators were pivotal in defining the contemporary world via their contributions to fields as diverse as healthcare and technology.
Throughout history, African American medical professionals and researchers have made significant contributions to the field of medicine...
The "Red Summer" of 1919 was a time of widespread racial unrest, rioting, and civic unrest that hit several American cities to the core.
Without public recognition, innumerable unsung heroes and heroines toiled away, sometimes at great personal danger and in the face of...
There have been watershed moments and major accomplishments for the African American community in the past sixty years. These moments have...
The creator of Sugar Hill Records, Sylvia Robinson, is profiled in this essay along with the imprint's enormous contributions to the growth...
Join us in celebrating some amazing people. Here are some of the ways that Black innovators have shaped our world, from toys to traffic...
Here are some of our favorite books influenced by Harlem. Which one are you picking first?
Secretary Powell has left a remarkable legacy that has lifted our culture and exemplified the best that we can aspire to be as Black Men...
What does the history of Black entrepreneurship look like? Let’s take a look at the last hundred years of Black-owned business.
After the Civil War, George Pullman’s company became the largest employer of African Americans in the country. But his refusal to pay his...
In this age of mass documentation, it’s important to look back and see how far we’ve come. Here are some important places where Black...
In 2016, prominent Black filmmaker Ava DuVernay (Selma, Queen Sugar producer) created a short documentary film as the Orientation film for...
Did you know the first Black rodeo was started in Harlem? “I showed the whole world: there have always been Black cowboys,” says Dr. George...
The Harlem Derby began as a one day gathering of people demonstrating the pomp of the Kentucky Derby done “Harlem Style”
Few places in America are home to as much Black history as Harlem, New York. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the history of...
Harlem, often dubbed the Mecca of black culture, has history bursting out of every brownstone. So many people, places, and events that...
Harlem is a rich source of black history, culture, and influence. Here are 3 things Harlem gave us.