Looking Black

Posted by

Shayna Simms

Feb 8, 2010 at 2:11 pm

Shayna Simms

Looking Black

 

The First Black Female Aviator: Bessie Coleman

The First Black Female Aviator: Bessie Coleman

Bessie Coleman, the daughter of a poor, southern, African American family, became one of the most famous women and African Americans in aviation history. “Brave Bessie” or “Queen Bess,” as she became known, faced the double difficulties of racial and gender discrimination in early 20th-century America but overcame such challenges to become the first African American woman to earn a pilot’s license. Read more on her story here.

Read More

Posted by

Shayna Simms

Feb 8, 2010 at 1:07 pm

Shayna Simms

Videos

 

African American Country Singer – Darius Rucker

African American Country Singer – Darius Rucker

Remember Hootie & The Blow Fish? See what lead singer Darius Rucker is up to now.

Read More

Posted by

Shayna Simms

Feb 4, 2010 at 1:51 pm

Shayna Simms

Looking Black

 

Michelle Obama Finds Comfort In Her Role As First Lady

Michelle Obama Finds Comfort In Her Role As First Lady

When she moved to the nation’s most prestigious address, Michelle Obama’s husband told her that rough times were ahead. The country was in recession, people were out of work, the political parties were in open warfare — and the man who was going to be blamed for it all was President Barack Obama. But you won’t hear the first lady utter a peep of complaint. Watch her interview with Matt Lauer here.

Read More

Posted by

Shayna Simms

Feb 4, 2010 at 12:29 pm

Shayna Simms

Looking Black

 

The Author That Changed African American History – Alex Haley

The Author That Changed African American History – Alex Haley

Alex Haley, a master story teller brought us our first glimpse into the lives of slaves with his critically acclaimed book Roots. Read about Mr. Haley’s story here.

Read More

Posted by

Shayna Simms

Feb 3, 2010 at 4:11 pm

Shayna Simms

Looking Black

 

African American Directors: Albert And Allen Hughes

African American Directors: Albert And Allen Hughes

Identical twin brothers Albert and Allen Hughes became celebrities when they completed their first feature-length movie, Menace II Society. Their age when the film was released in May of 1993–they had just turned 21–put them in the company of celebrated young black directors like John Singleton, who was 23 in 1991 when Boyz N the Hood was released. Read their amazing story here.

Read More

Posted by

Brenda Jackson

Jan 30, 2010 at 11:37 pm

Brenda Jackson

Videos

 

Van Jones: Clean Energy Advocate And Pioneer

Van Jones: Clean Energy Advocate And Pioneer

Van Jones is a globally recognized, award-winning pioneer in human rights and the clean energy economy. He is leading the movement for a healthy environment and creating a new industry for young African-Americans in environmental careers.

Read More

Posted by

Shayna Simms

Jan 30, 2010 at 11:07 pm

Shayna Simms

Videos

 

Obama Remembers Civil Rights Movement

Obama Remembers Civil Rights Movement

President Obama speaks after an event where members of different generations reflected on the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on January 18, 2010.

Read More

Posted by

Shayna Simms

Jan 28, 2010 at 2:05 pm

Shayna Simms

Photos

 

30 Important Black Americans You Should Know

30 Important Black Americans You Should Know

Here’s a look at 30 African-Americans who you may or may not know of, who have shaped Black culture and paved the path of advancement for all.

Read More
Previous