Through the years of 1867-1919 lived a strong role model for many: entrepreneur, philanthropist, and activist, Madam C.J. Walker. Madam Walker descendant of slaves rose from poverty to become one of the wealthiest African-Americans of her time. Not only were her accomplishments staggering but she used...

For his admirable job in journalism, Don Lemon deserves to be celebrated during Black History Month and during every other month. Donald Carlton Lemon is an American television journalist, who was born on March 1, 1966 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He attended Brooklyn College and Louisiana State University...

The month of February is celebrated as Black History Month. Black History month isn’t the only time where African Americans should be acknowledged for their accomplishments; they should be recognized all year long. The purpose of designating February as Black History Month is to focus, honor, and appreciate...

In honor of Black History Month, we are celebrating successful modern African-Americans as well as pioneers who set the scene for Black excellence. Thurgood Marshall was the Supreme Court’s first African- American Justice. Before ascending to the Supreme Court, Marshall used his legal expertise to...

On July 10th, 1893 Daniel Hale Williams, a black man, performed the first documented open-heart surgery in the United States to repair a wound.  This extraordinary feat was just one of the countless accomplishments Williams made to American medicine and African-American representation in the medical...

At 96 years young, renowned actress Cicily Tyson died on January 28. Her passing was announced by her lifelong manager Larry Thompson, who did not specify the cause.  In a career that spanned over 65 years, Tyson was an elegant, dignified presence on the stage and screen. She captured America’s...