Black History Month
Black history is American history. Join us this February as we celebrate Black History Month. We will be publishing a variety of articles recognizing and honoring our Black heroes.
Woman Goes Viral On TikTok For Grand Rapids Schools Having ‘Slave Day’
A woman went viral on TikTok after telling a story about going to a East Grand Rapids school where they made her and classmates participate in 'Slave Day.'
A Mobile Black History Museum? It’s Coming to Kalamazoo May 2022
A new, mobile Black History Museum is making its way to Kalamazoo. Find out when and where this unique showcase will be in town.
Ten Black Women Inventors Who Changed The World
From the hair brush, ironing board, dough kneader and roller to the heating furnace and the folding bed, female African American inventors are often overlooked.
Black Inventors Who Changed The World: Sarah E. Goode
She came up with a solution for working-class folks living in single-room housing. The precursor to the Murphy bed, her folding cabinet bed became a phenomenon.
Black Inventors Who Changed The World: Madame C.J. Walker
She went from the cotton fields of Louisiana to become the first self-made female millionaire of any race by creating the first Black haircare products.
Black Inventors Who Changed The World: George Washington Carver
Known as The Plant Doctor, George Washington Carver was able to discover 300 uses for the peanut and more than 100 uses for the sweet potato.
28 Modern Black History Makers and Moments
While remembering those African-Americans who paved the way, there are still so many people who have made history in the past century.
Must-Watch Movies, Shows & Docs for Black History Month
Some of them are based on true stories, some are fictional, but they will all leave you with a deeper connection to and a better understanding of the Black experience in America.
A History of Black Representation in Movies
If you’re seeking to learn some Black history or add a new film to your watch list, this list is a great place to start.