Black History Month, inspire

“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” Dr. Martin L. King Jr. “The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love.” 1 John 4:8

Black History Month, inspire

Frederick Douglass, an abolitionist and author, born into slavery sometime around 1818 in Maryland, became one of the most famous intellectuals of his time, advising presidents and lecturing to thousands on a range of causes, including women’s rights.  He is quoted as saying, “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” […]

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A rare photo of Underground Railroad hero and 19th century abolitionist Harriet Tubman sold at a New York City auction for $162,500 Thursday.

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Lola Jones, 5, recreated images of Maya Angelou, Madam C. J. Walker, Rosa Parks, and other notable black women for Black History Month.

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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich recently said America committed a "national sin" against African Americans, adding that the country has a long way to go in achieving racial equality and awareness under President Donald Trump.

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Let's start Black History Month off right by acknowledging this groundbreaking woman and her work.

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Members of the 333rd Field Army Battalion were honored posthumously by the U.S. government.

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From Tommie and John’s Black Power salute to Gabby Douglas becoming the first African American to win an individual gymnastics title, here are some of the most memorable moments for African Americans in the Olympics.

From Serena and Venus Williams taking over the tennis world, to Usain Bolt’s Olympic wins, there’s plenty of inspiration for the next generation of sports leaders.

Black women aren’t stuck in the roles of yesteryear. Over time, they’ve graced screens – both big and small – playing versatile, relatable, and touching roles that help inspire #BlackGirlMagic all over the world.

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Former Black Panther Sekou Odinga and Black Lives Matter activist Larry Fellows may come from different Black liberation movements, but both understand that to truly celebrate Black History Month, we must dig deeper.

Here’s a key event that happened on this day brought to you by Black Facts   1995 – Melvin Franklin dies Bass Singer Melvin Franklin of The Temptations died of complications following a brain seizure in Los Angeles. He was 53.