Origins of Black History source: History.com A brief look at the history of African Americans and Black History Month. (3 min) TV-G Text “LIGHT” To 37890 for your chance at ticket giveaways and news before anyone else!…Standard Messaging Rates Apply LIKE The Light On Facebook To Keep Up With your favorite artist and […]
In celebration of Black History Month, yesterday the White House invited 51 local students to showcase their talents. Debbie Allen along with the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater’s Judith Jamison and Hip hop choreographer Fatima Robinson were all there for a day of classes and fun. Read more Text “LIGHT” To 37890 for your chance […]
Don’t let Diane Nash’s small role in the film "Selma" fool you. She was a crucial figure in the Freedom Rides, the lunch counter sit-ins, protests for Blacks’ voting rights and the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1965.
Don’t let Diane Nash’s small role in the film "Selma" fool you. She was a crucial figure in the Freedom Rides, the lunch counter sit-ins, protests for Blacks’ voting rights and the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1965.
When legendary University of North Carolina coach Dean Smith wanted his basketball team to get better back in the early 1960’s, he decided to open…
There aren’t many people out there who make rocket science look easy. Somehow, Dr. Mae Jemison has done it for almost 30 years with grace and style. Jemison’s claim to fame is being the first African-American woman to enter space during her trip on the Endeavor in 1992. However, her life had an ordinary start […]
TBR — Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing…
