Mary Eliza Mahoney (1845-1926)
Mary Eliza Mahoney (1845-1926) was a pioneer. She remained patient as she followed her dreams and became the first Black licensed nurse in the United States.
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Black History Instruction Gets New Emphasis in Many States
Black history instruction tends to focus on three areas — enslavement, the Civil War and the civil rights movement — and often is shoehorned into Black History Month in February, the shortest month of the year. Now some states, schools and teachers are moving to infuse the Black experience into the broader social studies curriculum.
Dr. Daniel Hale Williams III (1856-1931)
Dr. Daniel Hale Williams III (1856-1931) didn’t just give Black medical professionals a seat at the table, he made the table himself, all while becoming one of the first surgeons to perform a successful open heart surgery in the U.S.
Celebrating eSwatini Independence Day
On this day, September 6, 1968, eSwatini achieved independence from the British. Join us as we celebrate this South African country. Let’s jump right in!
September 5, 1859 Our Nig becomes first book by an African American woman to be published
In 1859 Harriet Wilson became the first African American woman to publish a book. Her book, Our Nig, tells the story of Frido, an African American girl living and working in antebellum New Hampshire.
Celebrating Trinidad and Tobago on Independence Day
Happy Independence Day to Trinidad and Tobago! On this day, August 31, 1962, the islands known as Trinidad and Tobago gained independence from Great Britain. Join us as we uncover the unique history of this Caribbean country and celebrate its African diasporic culture
A Dream Deferred: Reflecting on Martin Luther King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech 57 Years Later
While the 57th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s legendary ‘I Have a Dream’ speech settles among us, violence on Black bodies begs the question—Are we moving towards Martin Luther King’s dream of racial equality, or have we ‘integrated into a burning building’ like Dr. King feared?
Senegal Independence Day
Happy Independence Day to Senegal! Today, August 20th, FunTimes celebrates the various facets of Senegalese history, culture, politics and identity. Let’s jump right in!
FunTimes Celebrates Gabon on Independence Day
August 17th, 1960, Gabon gained independence from France. Join us as we celebrate this beautiful country by giving a brief outline of its history and culture.
Considering Conflict in Central African Republic on Independence
August 13th, 1960 – The Central African Republic (CAR) declared independence from France. However, liberation is not a privilege the country enjoys, as CAR has experienced unimaginable violence and civil unrest since its independence and is currently in a Civil War. Join us as we reveal the history, horror and motivations lying underneath the conflicts that exists in the country.