The Tuskegee Airmen were a squadron of African-American pilots who served with distinction in the American military during WWII. The Airmen ... Read More
Hidden Black History
Hidden Black History: The First Open-Heart Surgeon Was Black
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
Hidden Black History: 3000 BC Imhotep A Learned Black Physician
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
Hidden Black History: The First Medical Journal Was Discovered in Africa
The first medical journal was really discovered in Africa; nevertheless, it was titled after its founder, a white guy, giving the impression ... Read More
Hidden Black History: The Oldest Human Remains Were Found in Africa!
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
Hidden Black History: Africa Wasn’t Originally Named “Africa”
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
Hidden Black History: The Richest Man That Ever Lived!
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
Slavery Never Ended: The Loophole That Keeps Black America Enslaved
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
Hidden Gems in Black History: J.P Morgan’s Library Curated By a Black Woman
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
Hidden Gems in Black History: Black Wall Street
During the early 20th century, African Americans established thriving economic and commercial hubs in several cities, including Chicago, ... Read More
Hidden Gems in Black History: Paper Was Invented In Africa
Many inventions from Africa contributed to the birth of every technology that exists today. Of those many inventions, scholars such as John ... Read More
Hidden Gems in Black History: The Black Author Comic Book Universe
The Rose Library also has a sizeable Black comic book collection. "It was a Black-authored universe by Dwayne McDuffie, who was a major ... Read More