Think I'll spotlight a name of my own every month. Jamaican-born African-American Maurice Ashley became a chess grandmaster in 1999, and was the first (and is still the only) African-American to ever... more

Think I'll spotlight a name of my own every month. Jamaican-born African-American Maurice Ashley became a chess grandmaster in 1999, and was the first (and is still the only) African-American to ever become a chess grandmaster.

Representative Donald Payne, was the first African-American to serve in the U.S. Congress from New Jersey. Payne died this week at age 77 from Colon Cancer. RIP

I will continue to post videos about American History starting with the Rosewood Massacre. Here is the direct link to a digital story"Remebering RoseWood : vimeo.com/9648821 Please watch this... more

I will continue to post videos about American History starting with the Rosewood Massacre. Here is the direct link to a digital story"Remebering RoseWood : vimeo.com/9648821 Please watch this! Its so good. There is a page on GetGlue that Ive been checking into today so check that out. Also go to virtualrosewood.com/ Is doing Virtual recration of the town and events. Great website! Any comments please post. ;)

Black Month is over, but Im still black so I got to keep it movin. Love GetGlue for the Wonderful Month that Ive had, good and informative and hopefully all of you have had one too. Thank You... more

Black Month is over, but Im still black so I got to keep it movin. Love GetGlue for the Wonderful Month that Ive had, good and informative and hopefully all of you have had one too. Thank You GetGlue! Remember...were not just talking Black History My Gluie Friends. This is American History! So the boat must float!

even tho febuary is gone us black ppl make history everyday!

Watching some bits I'd missed last month. I'm so glad I recorded as many of these episodes as I could.

Thank you for all I learned this past month.

True story - Ota Benga was an African male who was put on display in the USA as an exhibit at the Bronx Zoo in 1906. Please read his story to learn more... more

True story - Ota Benga was an African male who was put on display in the USA as an exhibit at the Bronx Zoo in 1906. Please read his story to learn more. www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5787947

oh well black history month is ovaaa!

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Black History Month is over but we can continue to educate ourselves, all year round.

learned more here than in school

We have an unfortunate tendency in this country to exclude the stories of various groups in our year-round teaching of the nation's history. The experience of African Americans, women, immigrants... more

We have an unfortunate tendency in this country to exclude the stories of various groups in our year-round teaching of the nation's history. The experience of African Americans, women, immigrants, workers, the poor, and gay and lesbian individuals is American history. We should not need special months or laws signed by elected officials to commit ourselves to teaching an American history that is inclusive of all Americans. The American experience has been influenced by class, gender, race, sexual orientation, geography, and religion. To not teach this history year round is to do a disservice to our nation's rich, complicated past.

Is it time to take down your posters of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks ?? Is it time to stop watching, stop reading about all the people who built this Country? Is it?! I doubt this is what... more

Is it time to take down your posters of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks ?? Is it time to stop watching, stop reading about all the people who built this Country? Is it?! I doubt this is what historian Carter G. Woodson had in mind when he began Black History Week in 1926, in an effort to properly place the teaching of African-American history into the study of American history!

I just don't want this month to be over considering how much history can surpass way more than 29days.

The Dance Upstairs is legendary & classic Nina.

yeah baby i got nina! i swear i heard so much about her but never check her out...do i ever no one song of her? hmmm #iminvestigating....

nina simone...wow, i need some of her work pronto!! hey, anyone see the movies: The Dancer Upstairs OR...

-Their Eyes Were Watching God- will be broadcast live on NY radio and at www.theroot.com/ at 7:00 p.m. EST

"I want some sugar in my bowl" - Nina Simone :)

I am honoring Nina Simone.

Nina Simone, I love her music!

Somehow I forgot to ck in yesterday. Who did I miss?

Nina Simone is my favorite singer, no one had a voice like her.

Nina Simone is the best

Last day... this page doesn't show up in search though.

Love Nina Simone

Nina Simone's voice speaks volumes of the racism that she experienced in her life especially in her professional life. If you have not seen the documentary "Legend" about her life do. But here is the... more

Nina Simone's voice speaks volumes of the racism that she experienced in her life especially in her professional life. If you have not seen the documentary "Legend" about her life do. But here is the clip where she said that she would have been a killer. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEX19zLQezU Please watch all 6 minutes of this. She makes the killer comment at 2:21. Someone had uploaded the entire movie to youtube. If it is there watch it. You will really understand why there is black rage that cannot be explained if you have never experienced racism.

I think this was a sad black history month after Whitney's death to be remember

Martin Luther King Jr. was an Extremely important Civil Rights Activist who was murdered! But, Many do not know of Medger Evers! Medgar Evers (1925-1963), was the Field Secretary for the National... more

Martin Luther King Jr. was an Extremely important Civil Rights Activist who was murdered! But, Many do not know of Medger Evers! Medgar Evers (1925-1963), was the Field Secretary for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Mr Evers was one of Originals! If not, the original Fighter for Racial Freedom and Full Civil Rights & Equality for ALL People! His Murder pushed President John Kennedy to ask Congress for a comprehensive civil-rights bill, which President Lyndon Johnson signed into law the following year!