Black History News
Motown Founder Berry Gordy Retires
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia From the Miracles, Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie, and the shaping of the original Little Steven, to being the genius behind the launch of the man that would become known as “the King of Pop,” Berry Gordy long ago indelibly cemented his place as one of the…
Read MoreIN MEMORIAM: Groundbreaking Actress Diahann Carroll Dies at 84
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Diahann Carroll, the trailblazing actress and first Black woman to star in a non-servant role in a television series has died. She was 84. Carroll starred as nurse Julia Baker in “Julia,” the hit NBC show that aired from 1968 to 1971. The show represented the first…
Read MoreThe International African American Museum Honors and Celebrates Community Partners
By Barney Blakeney As the International African American Museum moves closer to becoming a reality, its officials want to recognize and celebrate the community partners who are committed to making it more than a collection of artifacts. Last month, the staff recognized Rev. Dr. Isaac Holt and the congregation of Royal Missionary Baptist Church in…
Read MoreLegendary Olympic Athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos Earn Induction into U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Their raised fists were as legendary as they were controversial. Tommie Smith and John Carlos, known for their Black Power salute during the 1968 Olympics medal ceremonies, have earned induction into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame. The induction is scheduled for Nov. 1. Smith’s and Carlos’…
Read MoreGullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Awareness Month Begins
The founders of Black History Month, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), will host their annual conference in North Charleston at the beginning of October to coincide with the Moja Arts Festival. ASALH honored Queen Quet of the Gullah Geechee Nation as a “Living Legend” during a special luncheon on Capitol Hill and she…
Read MoreSC African American History Calendar October 2019 Honoree: Oliver “Buddy” Pough
Before legendary Head Football Coach Oliver “Buddy” Pough oversaw his first practice at South Carolina State University (SC State), he was one of the top high school coaches in the Palmetto State. He led Fairfield Central High School to a perfect 15-0 record in 1996, claiming the Class AAA state title. As a result, he…
Read MoreThe Afro represents cultural change within Black Diaspora
By Merdies Hayes, Editor, Our Weekly News “How ya doin’? Good to see ya. Have a seat.” O.D. Threatt makes way for the barber chair. You feel at home as he affixes the bib over your chest. He takes your glasses. He asks the usual question: “Cut it short?” He hasn’t needed to boost the…
Read MoreASALH Celebrates “Black Migrations” at its 104th Annual Meeting and Conference in Charleston
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) Annual Conference is an occasion to explore the history and culture of people of African descent. The conference assembles more than 1,000 educators, students, community leaders, business professionals, and others who share an interest in learning about the contributions of African Americans to this…
Read MoreCivil Rights Icon Angela Davis Inducted into National Women’s Hall of Fame
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Civil rights icon Angela Davis has earned induction into the National Women’s Hall of Fame. The activist, educator, and former Black Panther earned the honors because of her dedicated work during the civil rights movement and Davis’ continued fight to secure equal rights and social justice for…
Read MoreBlack Press Exclusive: Dr. Lonnie Bunch’s African American Museum Dream Fulfilled
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Dr. Lonnie Bunch III, the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, sat down for an exclusive interview with National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The two discussed Bunch’s timely new…
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