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.
Are we Victims of Zombie Virus on Social Media?
There is a brutal viral strain spreading on the internet, it’s the zombie virus.
African Diaspora Leaders Roundtable Part II Event Recap
On Friday, September 4th, 2020, FunTimes hosted its biweekly FunTimes Friday event. The theme of this event was ‘African Diaspora Leaders Roundtable Part II,’ and continued a conversation about strategies to build and strengthen connections between the African Diaspora.
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.
HBCU Discourse
HBCUs are a safe haven for Black students, but financial challenges prevent a lot of people from attending. How can the community support these programs and potential students?
The year common sense died
There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn is the belief of absurdist proponent, Albert Camus. The revolt we see …
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