black history

How Did Martin Luther King Jr. Die? Inside His Tragic Assassination

A prominent leader in the American civil rights movement, Martin Luther King Jr. was brutally murdered in Memphis, Tennessee on April 4, 1968.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 20, 2025

How Did Martin Luther King Jr. Die? Inside His Tragic Assassination

A prominent leader in the American civil rights movement, Martin Luther King Jr. was brutally murdered in Memphis, Tennessee on April 4, 1968.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 20, 2025

Was James Earl Ray Really The Man Who Killed Martin Luther King?

James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to assassinating Martin Luther King Jr. — then he quickly recanted his confession and claimed there was a conspiracy.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 3, 2024

Was James Earl Ray Really The Man Who Killed Martin Luther King?

James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to assassinating Martin Luther King Jr. — then he quickly recanted his confession and claimed there was a conspiracy.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 3, 2024

The Death Of Sam Cooke And The Mysterious Details Of His Final Hours

On December 11, 1964, R&B legend Sam Cooke was shot to death by a hotel manager named Bertha Franklin. It was ruled self-defense, but was that really the case?

By Genevieve Carlton • Sep 29, 2024

The Death Of Sam Cooke And The Mysterious Details Of His Final Hours

On December 11, 1964, R&B legend Sam Cooke was shot to death by a hotel manager named Bertha Franklin. It was ruled self-defense, but was that really the case?

By Genevieve Carlton • September 29, 2024

How The Police Beating Of Rodney King Changed L.A. History Forever

On March 3, 1991, Rodney King was brutally beaten by LAPD officers — and he later became a reluctant symbol of racial tension in America.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 25, 2024

How The Police Beating Of Rodney King Changed L.A. History Forever

On March 3, 1991, Rodney King was brutally beaten by LAPD officers — and he later became a reluctant symbol of racial tension in America.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 25, 2024

How Ann Atwater Convinced A Ku Klux Klan Leader To Change His Mind On Civil Rights

Ann Atwater was a single mother in Durham, North Carolina when she helped integrate the city's schools with C.P. Ellis in 1971 — a story that inspired the film "The Best Of Enemies."

By Andrew Milne • Sep 6, 2024

How Ann Atwater Convinced A Ku Klux Klan Leader To Change His Mind On Civil Rights

Ann Atwater was a single mother in Durham, North Carolina when she helped integrate the city's schools with C.P. Ellis in 1971 — a story that inspired the film "The Best Of Enemies."

By Andrew Milne • September 6, 2024

The Overlooked Story Of Gertie Davis, Harriet Tubman’s Mysterious Daughter

Gertie Davis was adopted by Harriet Tubman and her husband Nelson Davis in the 1870s, but very little is known about her life.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 1, 2024

The Overlooked Story Of Gertie Davis, Harriet Tubman’s Mysterious Daughter

Gertie Davis was adopted by Harriet Tubman and her husband Nelson Davis in the 1870s, but very little is known about her life.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 1, 2024

The Disturbing History Of White Flight And Its Lasting Impact On American Cities Today

Also known as white exodus, white flight describes the migration of white people away from racially diverse cities and towns in America.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 25, 2024

The Disturbing History Of White Flight And Its Lasting Impact On American Cities Today

Also known as white exodus, white flight describes the migration of white people away from racially diverse cities and towns in America.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 25, 2024

The Inspiring Story Of Jesse Owens And His Historic Triumphs At The 1936 Olympics

After winning four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin and upending Hitler's ideas about Aryan supremacy, Jesse Owens became one of the most legendary athletes in history.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 18, 2024

The Inspiring Story Of Jesse Owens And His Historic Triumphs At The 1936 Olympics

After winning four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin and upending Hitler's ideas about Aryan supremacy, Jesse Owens became one of the most legendary athletes in history.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 18, 2024

Who Were The Tuskegee Airmen, The Legendary Black American Military Pilots Of World War II?

The Tuskegee Airmen fought both fascism and racism during World War II — and became some of the most revered heroes of the conflict.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 27, 2024

Who Were The Tuskegee Airmen, The Legendary Black American Military Pilots Of World War II?

The Tuskegee Airmen fought both fascism and racism during World War II — and became some of the most revered heroes of the conflict.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 27, 2024

How Cairo Went From A Booming Steamboat Hub To A Ghost Town On The Mississippi River

Once a bustling hub for the steamboat and railroad industries, the town of Cairo, Illinois now sits abandoned due to economic decline and racial violence.

By Daniel Rennie • May 18, 2024

How Cairo Went From A Booming Steamboat Hub To A Ghost Town On The Mississippi River

Once a bustling hub for the steamboat and railroad industries, the town of Cairo, Illinois now sits abandoned due to economic decline and racial violence.

By Daniel Rennie • May 18, 2024