Black History Month
Don’t let Diane Nash’s small role in the film "Selma" fool you. She was a crucial figure in the Freedom Rides, the lunch counter sit-ins, protests for Blacks’ voting rights and the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1965.
Black History Month originated in 1926, founded by Carter G. Woodson and was created to celebrate achievements, births, important timelines, events and to remember those…
If you’ve seen last year’s critically acclaimed film Selma , you probably recall Diane Nash’s character (played by Tessa Thompson) marching alongside activists like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., James Bevel and (now congressman) John Lewis. Even though it was a small part, don’t let Nash’s small role in the film fool you. She was a crucial […]
If you’ve seen Selma, you probably recall Diane Nash’s character (played by Tessa Thompson) marching alongside activists like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., James Bevel…
It’s easy to get discouraged about the state of race relations in this country. Even as we celebrate achievements like the first black President, we lament…
We have much to remember and be thankful for during Black History Month, but there’s also much to mourn. Today would’ve been Trayvon Martin‘s 20th birthday.…
Black History Month originated in 1926, founded by Carter G. Woodson and was created to celebrate achievements, births, important timelines, events and to remember those…
In honor of Black History Month, The Urban Daily will be bringing you a series entitled, ‘Black History Retold‘. This new initiative will feature…
Headkrack always gets it in with is Rap of the Week on “Dish Nation,” but he outdid himself with this awesome Black History song called…
Rev. Jesse Jackson has lived an extraordinary life. Through his civil service, he’s met some of the world’s biggest leaders including Martin Luther King and…
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Celebrating Black History Month By Honoring Diane Nash: Instigator, Freedom Fighter, Eternal Boss Chick
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February 1: This Day in Black History
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Celebrating Black History Month By Honoring Diane Nash: Instigator, Freedom Fighter, Eternal Boss Chick
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Celebrating Black History Month By Honoring Diane Nash: Instigator, Freedom Fighter, Eternal Boss Chick