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The Remarkable Story Of Ann Lowe, The Black Fashion Designer Who Created Jackie Kennedy’s Wedding Dress

The first African American fashion designer to open a store on Madison Avenue, Ann Lowe was known as "society's best-kept secret" in New York.

By Kaleena Fraga Aug 18, 2021

The Remarkable Story Of Ann Lowe, The Black Fashion Designer Who Created Jackie Kennedy’s Wedding Dress

The first African American fashion designer to open a store on Madison Avenue, Ann Lowe was known as "society's best-kept secret" in New York.

By Kaleena Fraga August 18, 2021

‘He Wasn’t A Typical Gangster’: Inside The Wild Life Of Harlem Godfather Bumpy Johnson

Known for being a fearsome crime boss, Ellsworth Raymond "Bumpy" Johnson ruled the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the mid-20th century.

By Hannah McKennett Aug 14, 2021

‘He Wasn’t A Typical Gangster’: Inside The Wild Life Of Harlem Godfather Bumpy Johnson

Known for being a fearsome crime boss, Ellsworth Raymond "Bumpy" Johnson ruled the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the mid-20th century.

By Hannah McKennett August 14, 2021

The Controversial Story Of Stepin Fetchit, Hollywood’s First Black Millionaire

A persona created by vaudevillian Lincoln Perry in the 1920s, Stepin Fetchit made Perry rich — but also angered many Black Americans due to his embracing of racial stereotypes.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo Aug 5, 2021

The Controversial Story Of Stepin Fetchit, Hollywood’s First Black Millionaire

A persona created by vaudevillian Lincoln Perry in the 1920s, Stepin Fetchit made Perry rich — but also angered many Black Americans due to his embracing of racial stereotypes.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo August 5, 2021

The Story Of James Hemings, The Enslaved Chef Who Revolutionized American Cuisine

James Hemings was the first French-trained chef in America — but he was also enslaved by Thomas Jefferson alongside his sister Sally.

By Genevieve Carlton Aug 3, 2021

The Story Of James Hemings, The Enslaved Chef Who Revolutionized American Cuisine

James Hemings was the first French-trained chef in America — but he was also enslaved by Thomas Jefferson alongside his sister Sally.

By Genevieve Carlton August 3, 2021

‘You Don’t Treat Dogs That Way’: Inside The Real-Life Horror Story Of The Tuskegee Experiment

From 1932 to 1972, the Tuskegee syphilis study allowed hundreds of African American men to die — all in the name of "science."

By Mark Oliver Aug 2, 2021

‘You Don’t Treat Dogs That Way’: Inside The Real-Life Horror Story Of The Tuskegee Experiment

From 1932 to 1972, the Tuskegee syphilis study allowed hundreds of African American men to die — all in the name of "science."

By Mark Oliver August 2, 2021

The Brutal Story Of Malice Green’s Murder By Detroit Police

When Malice Green — an unarmed Black man — was beaten to death by the police on November 5, 1992, many wondered if justice was even possible.

By Marco Margaritoff Jul 8, 2021

The Brutal Story Of Malice Green’s Murder By Detroit Police

When Malice Green — an unarmed Black man — was beaten to death by the police on November 5, 1992, many wondered if justice was even possible.

By Marco Margaritoff July 8, 2021

Annie Lee Cooper, The Black Activist John Lewis Revered As ‘Absolutely Fearless’

From marching with Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma to socking a racist cop for trying to keep her from the polls, Annie Lee Cooper fought for the rights of Black Americans with ferocity.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo Jul 8, 2021

Annie Lee Cooper, The Black Activist John Lewis Revered As ‘Absolutely Fearless’

From marching with Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma to socking a racist cop for trying to keep her from the polls, Annie Lee Cooper fought for the rights of Black Americans with ferocity.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo July 8, 2021

The Extraordinary Life Of Mary McLeod Bethune, The First Black Woman To Lead A Federal Agency

A child of former slaves, Mary McLeod Bethune achieved the near-impossible when she became an advisor to five different U.S. Presidents in the Jim Crow era.

By Genevieve Carlton Jul 7, 2021

The Extraordinary Life Of Mary McLeod Bethune, The First Black Woman To Lead A Federal Agency

A child of former slaves, Mary McLeod Bethune achieved the near-impossible when she became an advisor to five different U.S. Presidents in the Jim Crow era.

By Genevieve Carlton July 7, 2021

The Story Of The Harlem Hellfighters, The Overlooked Black Heroes Of World War I

Though they spent more continuous time in battle than any other American regiment of World War I, the Harlem Hellfighters never got the recognition or respect that they deserved.

By Kaleena Fraga Jul 2, 2021

The Story Of The Harlem Hellfighters, The Overlooked Black Heroes Of World War I

Though they spent more continuous time in battle than any other American regiment of World War I, the Harlem Hellfighters never got the recognition or respect that they deserved.

By Kaleena Fraga July 2, 2021