
“Lift Every Voice and Sing”: Understanding The Black National Anthem
In 1899, years after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, James Weldon Johnson penned the poem “Lift Every Voice and Sing” as a way to commemorate the late president’s birthday.
In 1899, years after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, James Weldon Johnson penned the poem “Lift Every Voice and Sing” as a way to commemorate the late president’s birthday.
At the age of thirty-five, Martin Luther King, Jr. became the youngest man to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
Tyra Banks set a record by walking in 25 shows during her very first season. She even graced the cover of the Spanish edition of Vogue.
After a long day of work at a department store, Parks, 42 at the time, refused to stand for a White passenger when asked by the bus driver, James Fred Blake.
125 years ago, on November 26, the National Medical Association, originally known as the National Negro Medical Association, was formed. With the help of Howard University and Meharry Medical school staff members, the association was established to support those in the medical profession including pharmacists, doctors, and dentists
From football, to television ventures and philanthropy, Michael Strahan’s career has been exciting! Join FunTimes Magazine as we celebrate his 49th birthday.
Despite his 6th grade education, Garrett Morgan proved to be an incredibly intelligent and inventive individual.
She is not only the first, but the only female track star to win six gold medals.
An established comedian, actress, and TV host, Whoopi Goldberg’s career has produced a wide range of projects spanning over 30 years.
Howard University College of Medicine has produced a large portion of the African-American physicians practicing in the United States.