Frederick Douglass Patterson (October 10, 1901 – April 26, 1988) was an American academic administrator, the president of what is now Tuskegee University (1935–1953), and founder of the United Negro College Fund (1944, UNCF). He was a 1987 recipi ...
Posted Tuesday, October 10th 2023 at 7:08PM
(more)
Ivory Joe Hunter (October 10, 1914 – November 8, 1974) was an American rhythm-and-blues singer, songwriter, and pianist. After a series of hits on the US R&B chart starting in the mid-1940s, he became more widely known for his hit recording "Since ...
Posted Tuesday, October 10th 2023 at 6:59PM
(more)
Be Skeptical Question Everything!
Junious Ricardo Stanton
“The kind of person who would believe this was a big intelligence ...
Posted Monday, October 9th 2023 at 4:46PM
(more)
James Baldwin at 25: The Emerging Writer and Intellectual
Introduction:
James Baldwin, one of the most influential American writers of the 20th century, was a powerful voice for civil rights and social justice. To understand James Baldwin at 25 ...
Posted Monday, October 9th 2023 at 3:30PM
(more)
For Immediate Release From Center For Native American Youth (CNAY)!
2024 Champions for Change applications are NOW OPEN! Apply to be one of five inspirational Champions for Change. Build your leadership and advocacy skills and receive support, ...
Posted Monday, October 9th 2023 at 2:03PM
(more)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM VATICAN NEWS!
Pope Francis calls for attacks to cease as he prays for peace in Israel and Palestine.
“Please stop the attacks and the weapons,” Pope Francis pleaded on Sunday, “and understand that terrorism and war ...
Posted Monday, October 9th 2023 at 10:26AM
(more)
For Immediate Release From President Joseph Biden!
President Biden delivers remarks on the terrorist attacks in Israel: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1eaKbgdqzzQGX
President Joe Biden on Saturday decried the surprise assault by Hamas mili ...
Posted Monday, October 9th 2023 at 9:39AM
(more)
Amiri Baraka (born Everett Leroy Jones; October 7, 1934 – January 9, 2014), previously known as LeRoi Jones and Imamu Amear Baraka, was an American writer of poetry, drama, fiction, essays, and music criticism. He was the author of numerous bo ...
Posted Saturday, October 7th 2023 at 8:00PM
(more)
On This Day In Black History Oct 7 - THE HONORABLE ELIJAH MUHAMMAD BORN October 7, 1897 - January 25, 1975
Elijah Muhammad (born Elijah Robert Poole; October 7, 1897 – February 25, 1975) was an American religious leader, black separatist, and se ...
Posted Saturday, October 7th 2023 at 7:49PM
(more)
Archbishop Desmond Tutu
There are some names that are so recognizable that only the first or last name has to be said, and everyone knows who you are talking about; so is the name Tutu. Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu was born on October 7, 1931 i ...
Posted Saturday, October 7th 2023 at 7:36PM
(more)
