Hidden Black History

During the early 20th century, African Americans established thriving economic and commercial hubs in several cities, including Chicago, ... Read More

African Diaspora style is omnipresent in today's fashion, impacting individuals of all colors, ethnicities, and creeds. It's on full display ... Read More

Even before comparable innovations in other regions of the globe, the ancient Africans had a major impact on medicine. Some of the earliest ... Read More

The Tuskegee Airmen were a squadron of African-American pilots who served with distinction in the American military during WWII. The Airmen ... Read More

Up to the late 1800s, many doctors believed that an injury to the heart was too complex to treat. As a result, many patients who presented ... Read More

Imhotep was one of the most revered figures in Ancient Egyptian history, not only because he was a pharaoh. He was appropriately named "the ... Read More

The first medical journal was really discovered in Africa; nevertheless, it was titled after its founder, a white guy, giving the impression ... Read More

When documenting the progression of the human species, it’s important to know where we came from and how long we’ve been here. While the ... Read More

While it’s not surprising to learn that a country’s or continent’s current name is different from what the indigenous people used, it’s not ... Read More

When you search for the wealthiest people in the world, few - if any - of them will be Black. However, It’s interesting to know that at one ... Read More

History is more than what we learn in textbooks—it’s a living, breathing narrative that continues to shape the present. There are stories ... Read More

Fun fact: Belle da Costa Greene, a Black lady, led and filled this library with books after hiding her race (racial passing) to enter New ... Read More