Marguerite Annie Johnson was born in St Louis MO and overcame many things in order to be a world famous published author.

Langston Hughes is known as the people’s poet. I would say Biggers is the people’s painter. The man and the work are one.” ...

In today's Black History Moment, we honor Maya Angelou, a novelist, actress, writer, poet, and civil rights activist who left behind a legacy and poignant pieces readers can revisit forever.

Maya Angelou sits in her hotel room, reliving her past and writing her autobiography, "I know why the caged bird sings". A ...

Few individuals have left an impact as great as Maya Angelou across so many sectors. Best known for her autobiographical ...

Maya Angelou, an influential visual poet, and civil rights activist, remains a cornerstone in Black history. Her work inspires courage, resilience, and to be proud of your culture. This legacy makes ...

One of the signs Driver-Bender designed includes blurbs of information on such significant historical figures as James ...

The Thankful Heritage Museum is a nonprofit that has traveled all over North Carolina for 31 years, sharing Black history and culture through its mobile museum displays. Right now, it has a unique ...

Being Black in America is an honor and a privilege. Black people in this country have endured and overcome so much while simultaneously contributing to every aspect of America’s foundation, culture ...

Many Charlotte-area residents are familiar with some of the more notable figures in local Black history, people like Harvey Gantt, the first Black student accepted to enroll at Clemson University who ...

Happiness is about embracing the good times and making the most of every moment. But we all know for a fact that happiness is ...

"Together, we lift one another up, whether it's through celebrating accomplishments, having straight talk or simply just ...