African American & Black History

05/30/2025

05/27/2025

THE FIRST BLACK TRIPLETS IN TEXAS DELIVERED INTO EARTH ATMOSPHERE BY A BLACK DOCTOR:
1937 - The first triplets born in Longview, Texas.
The triplets were born to Neater and Lillie Mae Jones.
Dr. James D. Grant, the only Longview African American physician in 1930, is in the center of the photograph.
Triplets: Franklin 1937-1990; Delano 1937-2017; and Roosevelt 1937-2024.
Source: Portal to Texas History

05/26/2025

American Airlines honored Bessie Coleman’s 100-year legacy by featuring an all-Black female crew on a flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Phoenix. This historic flight celebrated Coleman's pioneering spirit, the first Black woman to earn a pilot’s license, and showcased 36 women in aviation roles. The airline’s dedication to diversifying the industry continues with its Cadet Academy and community outreach.

05/23/2025

Tyla-Simone Crayton, the 19-year-old Shark Tank winner, is opening the first Sienna Wings restaurant at Harvest Market in Missouri City, Texas. This exciting new spot features wings tossed in her signature Sienna Sauce flavors and celebrates a full-circle moment for Tyla-Simone, who began selling wings from home. Her journey from a home business to a local restaurant is an inspiring testament to following your dreams.

03/27/2025

T.O.L. Barber College, Toledo''s first Black-owned barber college, opened its doors in March 2023. Owner Antwan Turner aims to provide more than just barbering skills, creating a community refuge and discussion space.

03/27/2025

Justin Mutawassim, a former Delta ramp agent, turned his childhood dream of becoming a pilot into reality at Delta Air Lines. Despite early setbacks in his vision, he found passion and mentorship, swiftly obtaining his licenses and joining Delta''s pilot team in 2022. 🛫✨

03/26/2025

Kendrick Lamar Is The 1st U.S. Lead Artist To Reach A Billion Streams In 2025

03/26/2025

"Good Morning America" host Michael Strahan and newly appointed Norfolk State University head coach Michael Vick have been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025.

03/25/2025

Sarah Akinbuwa wowed social media by crocheting her prom dress inspired by Zendaya’s Valentino gown for just $60. With only four days to spare, she handcrafted 100 roses and designed a stunning floor-length gown with rhinestones. Her talent and dedication earned her heaps of praise online, with many applauding her creativity and hoping for a bright future in fashion.

03/25/2025

A Glimpse into the Hardships of Troup County Sharecroppers in 1930
In a photograph taken around 1930, a powerful image captures a family of sharecroppers standing outside their one-room, cabin-style home in Troup County, Georgia. This evocative picture, now preserved in the National Archives, offers a window into the challenging living conditions faced by countless families in the rural South during the throes of the Great Depression. The modest structure, a cabin with simple wooden walls and a small porch, symbolizes the persistence and resilience of a lifestyle forged in hardship.
During this period, sharecropping dominated the agricultural landscape of the American South. Under this system, landowners provided land, tools, and seeds to farmers, who, in return, agreed to cultivate the fields and share a portion of their harvest as payment. For many families like the one captured in this image, life was a constant balancing act. They were tied to land they did not own, eking out an existence on thin margins, and often finding themselves in cycles of debt and dependency.
The expressions of the family members in this photograph are a study in strength and stoicism. Their clothing, simple and well-worn, and their postures speak of long days spent laboring under the Georgia sun. Yet, amidst the signs of weariness, there is a distinct air of determination and pride in their faces. Despite the hardships they faced, the family exudes a quiet dignity that underscores the perseverance required to navigate such trying circumstances.
The one-room cabin that looms behind them, small yet sturdy, provides a glimpse of what home meant for sharecropping families. These homes, often hastily built and minimally equipped, were a far cry from comfort. Still, they served as a refuge and symbol of family solidarity, a place where life continued against all odds.
Photographs like this one do more than merely document history; they tell the stories of the individuals who experienced it. The image of the Troup County family is a stark and vivid reminder of the impact the Great Depression had on rural communities. Beyond the statistics of economic downturns and market crashes lies the reality of everyday lives spent in quiet struggle and perseverance.

03/25/2025

Meet William Moore Jr., a 17-year-old licensed private pilot breaking barriers in aviation.

03/24/2025

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