The REAL story of thanksgiving explained by Susan Bates doesn’t have quite the same fuzzy feelings associated with it as the one where the Indians and Pilgrims are all sitting down together at the big feast. Read more: I love Ancestry
Welcome to the official trailer for Kids Black History. The videos on KidsBlackHistory are designed for Early Years/Foundation Stage and Key Stage One. This would typically be ideal for children between the ages of 2 – 7. We are providing a catalogue of videos weekly to teach your children positive black history and give them …
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) will display the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s original speech from the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. This announcement kicks off a season of celebrating the museum’s fifth anniversary on Sept. 24 and highlights its ongoing mission to tell American history through …
Unveiling the original martin luther king speech – “I have a dream” Read More »
The Dahomey Amazons (17th Century – 19th Century) The Dahomey Amazons, or Mino, were an all-female regime of the Fon people of the Kingdom of Dahomey in what is the present-day Republic of Benin. The expertly trained female fighters were notorious for decapitating their opponents in battle. Those unfortunate enough to have been taken captive …
Black Rebels: Meet the Fearless Black Female Warriors of the Dahomey Kingdom Read More »
There have been for many years controversies about the origin of ancient Egyptians. Some scientists have said that Egyptians are closely related to the Europeans, but we know for a fact that they came from the southern part of Africa (Most likely Uganda). Find out more in this video and further african history in the …
BHMD IS OUR STORY IN 90 SECONDS OR LESS If you have 90 seconds then you have enough time to watch Black History Mini Docs Presented by Legendary Producer-Director Neema Barnette (Civil Brand, Women thou Art Loosed: On The 7th Day, Queen Sugar) This is a fast and entertaining way to educate young and old …
Almost 500 years ago, a tall African man arrived in Japan. He would go on to become the first foreign-born man to achieve the status of a samurai warrior, and is the subject of two films being produced by Hollywood. Known as Yasuke, the man was a warrior who reached the rank of samurai under …
Ebony was founded to provide positive images for blacks in a world of negative images and non-images. It was founded to project all dimensions of the black personality in a world saturated with stereotypes. JOHN H. JOHNSON “Publisher’s Statement,” November 1975 Please review the link to Smithsonian
Who Was Shirley Chisholm? Shirley Chisholm became the first African American congresswoman in 1968. Four years later, she became the first major-party black candidate to make a bid for the U.S. presidency. Shirley Chisholm is best known for becoming the first Black congresswoman (1968), representing New York State in the U.S. House of Representatives for …
