Name That Face!
In 1968, this Brooklyn-born half-Barbadoan became the first Black woman elected into Congress. Representing New York’s 12th Congressional District, this author/educator [...]
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Black Fact of the Week: Haitian-Born Explorer Jean-Baptist Pointe Du Sable Founded the City of Chicago
Trader, traveler, voyager and pioneer Jean-Baptiste Pointe Du Sable was the first permanent non-Native resident of what is now Chicago, Illinois. Born in Haiti as a free man, [...]
Name That Face!
Can you guess who this historical figure is? If you’re having doubts, or if you absolutely have no clue who this face belongs to, go to the next page for [...]
Black Fact of the Week: King Mansa Musa of Mali Is Crowned the Richest Man in History
Born: 1280 (Mali) Died: 1337 Reign: 1312-1337 (25 years) During the 14th century, King Mansa Musa was the richest, most powerful and influential emperor in the world. He was [...]