Subject Black Confederate Soldiers Description A new book explores the false—yet oddly ubiquitous—belief that black men fought for the South during the Civil War. Creator Rebecca Onion Source https://slate.com/human-interest/2019/08/black-confederate-myth-history-book.html Publisher slate.com File
Subject 1619; William Tucker, Commemoration Description Before the bells rang, performers drummed and danced. Speakers fired up the crowd at the 1619 commemoration events on Aug. 25; Healing Day began with unveiling a painting depicting Anthony, Isabella, and William Tucker, believed to be the first family formed of […]
Subject College; Kenyan Inventor; Flying Taxi Description Morris Mbetsa, a 28-year-old Kenyan, surprised many with his ingenious invention of Africa’s first flying taxi. Creator Morris Mbetsa Source https://www.africa.com/kenyan-inventor-of-1st-flying-taxi-in-africa/ Publisher africa.com File
Subject Making Education More Available And Accessible; Higher Education; Birmingham, Alabama Description Starting next year, Birmingham City Schools graduates can go to college for free. Creator Ivana Hrynkiw Source https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2019/08/mayor-promises-free-college-for-birmingham-city-school-graduates.html Publisher al.com File
Subject Excellence Of Black Men; Events; Miami Description Black men are rising through the ranks of corporate America, ascending to unimaginable benchmarks, and using their wealth and knowledge to empower their communities. Creator Selena Hill Source https://www.blackenterprise.com/black-men-xcel-summit-miami/ Publisher blackenterprise.com File
Subject Working To Get The Community Politically Activated; Voting; Politics; Community Description David Ledbetter wanted to meet the people where they are, and right now, the people are in line for chicken sandwiches. Creator Jamie Feldman Source https://www.huffpost.com/entry/popeyes-register-to-vote_n_5d654351e4b0641b2553caf4 Publisher huffpost.com File
Subject History; Civil Rights; Protests Description Baxter Leach, 79, one of the surviving sanitation workers who participated in the 1968 sanitation workers strike that brought Martin Luther King Jr. to Memphis, died Tuesday morning, family members said. Creator Micaela A Watts & Ted Evanoff Source https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/breaking/2019/08/27/baxter-leach-1968-sanitation-work-striker-has-died/2132743001/?fbclid=IwAR0S9ZsbGpQN42wIb98WChuQXh9G4TlFfqqzSOFuHp2JWdB9xKf868wZMpE Publisher commercialappeal.com […]
Subject Conversation And Mentorship; Cincinnati, Ohio Description Politics. Health. The economy. Education. An end to violence. No topic is off-limits at the Black Males Mancave, and difficult questions are encouraged. Creator Raven Richard Source https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/cincinnati/black-males-mancave-a-safe-space-for-black-men-to-speak-about-issues-that-matter Publisher wcpo.com File
Subject Football; Mentorship; Inspiration Description Coaches were “the guys that told me right from wrong” as he grew up without his father. Creator Jesse Washington Source https://theundefeated-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/theundefeated.com/features/steelers-mike-tomlin-teaches-faith-along-with-football/amp/ Publisher theundefeated.com File
Subject Grooming; Self-Care; Business Description Black men and beauty aren’t always synonymous within the beauty industry. That’s why actor, model, and singer Dorion Renaud created Buttah Skin with Black men in mind. The natural skincare collection includes a vitamin E oil serum, shea butter, and a facial cleanser. […]
