From EXCELLENTPRESENCE.COM The day marks the birthday of Frederick Douglass (born Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey). He was an American social reformer, orator, writer and statesman. After escaping from slavery, he became a leader of the abolitionist movement, gaining note for his dazzling oratory and incisive antislavery writing. He stood asContinue Reading...
From EXCELLENTPRESENCE.COM It has been observed since 1771, mainly in Boston, Massachusetts. Since 1949, Crispus Attucks Day has also been a legal day of observance in the state of New Jersey. Crispus Attucks was the first Black American to die during the Boston Massacre on March 5, 1770, a keyContinue Reading...
Greek Letters: ΙΦΘ Founding Year: 1963 University: Morgan State University - Baltimore, MD Colors: Charcoal Brown and Gilded Gold Mascot: Centaurs Motto: Building A Tradition, Not Resting Upon One! and/or It Takes A Man Brief History Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. (ΙΦΘ) is a historically African American fraternity. It wasContinue Reading...
The Baltimore Black Running Organization started Dashiki Friday to encourage black people to wear original dashikis and participate in activities (social) that support businesses owned by black people. Hence, Dashiki Friday is observed every Friday of the year. Participants use the hashtag #DashikiFriday when publishing images on Social Media duringContinue Reading...
From NationalToday.com The act of tracing one’s genealogy is a very ancient practice. In ancient times, knowing one’s genealogy was as vital as choosing the right partner for marriage. Both endeavors were even closely related, in the sense that people now began to marry people with whom they were notContinue Reading...