black history everyday
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A Historical Moment: Meeting Michelle
I am no longer surprised to find purpose in the people I meet. I am being guided to certain people for a reason. When I complimented Michelle on her Afro at the She Wins Conference last year, I had no idea she had such a rich backstory. When I did a video about the real… Continue reading
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Black History Month in the UK + Interview
Did you know that October is Black History Month in the UK? Yes! The event began in the 1920s but was not celebrated in the UK until 1987. In its honor, I am visiting V.M. Sang’s blog today with an interview and presentation of my book, Black History Facts You Didn’t Learn in School, released… Continue reading
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Little Known Facts About Emmett Till, the Trial, and Aftermath
On learning of the death of her son, Mamie-Till Mobley made 3 key decisions that forever changed the Civil Rights Movement and cemented her son into history: Had Till’s mother not intervened and reclaimed her son’s body, Till’s lynching may have been recorded in the history books alongside the likes of George Lee and Lamar… Continue reading
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