These innovators were pivotal in defining the contemporary world via their contributions to fields as diverse as healthcare and technology.

Throughout history, African American medical professionals and researchers have made significant contributions to the field of medicine, often in the face of adversity and systemic racism.

The “Red Summer” of 1919 was a time of widespread racial unrest, rioting, and civic unrest that hit several American cities to the core.

Without public recognition, innumerable unsung heroes and heroines toiled away, sometimes at great personal danger and in the face of injustice, to advance the cause of civil rights. Here we highlight a few of these unsung heroes whose efforts were just as important as those of the more famous people of the time, who unfortunately tend to get more attention.

There have been watershed moments and major accomplishments for the African American community in the past sixty years. These moments have altered the trajectory of history, elevated civil rights, and cleared the path for advancement. . .

The creator of Sugar Hill Records, Sylvia Robinson, is profiled in this essay along with the imprint’s enormous contributions to the growth and acceptance of hip-hop music.

Join us in celebrating some amazing people. Here are some of the ways that Black innovators have shaped our world, from toys to traffic lights.

Here are some of our favorite books influenced by Harlem. Which one are you picking first?

Secretary Powell has left a remarkable legacy that has lifted our culture and exemplified the best that we can aspire to be as Black Men and more broadly as human beings.

What does the history of Black entrepreneurship look like? Let’s take a look at the last hundred years of Black-owned business.