John Arthur (Jack Johnson) was born on March 31, 1878 in Galveston, Texas to former slaves. In his early life, he held jobs as a baker, painter and dock worker. With only a fifth grade education, Johnson was limited to modest occupations. But it was his stint as a janitor at a local gymnasium that ignited the interest in boxing that would define his life. Johnson had his first professional fight in 1897. He made the rounds on the Texas circuit, earning the nickname the “Galveston Giant” for his statuesque physique

John Arthur (Jack Johnson) was born on March 31, 1878 in Galveston, Texas to former slaves. In his early life, he held jobs as a baker, painter and dock worker. With only a fifth grade education, Johnson was limited to modest occupations. But it was his stint as a janitor at a local gymnasium that ignited the interest in boxing that would define his life. Johnson had his first professional fight in 1897. He made the rounds on the Texas circuit, earning the nickname the “Galveston Giant” for his statuesque physique

Author Zora Neale Hurston showed an active interest in the folklore of African-American life. As one of the leading artists of the Harlem Renaissance, Hurston chronicled the Black experience in unique detail, and in some ways made it possible for someone generations of Black readers to learn our people’s history.

Author Zora Neale Hurston showed an active interest in the folklore of African-American life. As one of the leading artists of the Harlem Renaissance, Hurston chronicled the Black experience in unique detail, and in some ways made it possible for someone generations of Black readers to learn our people’s history.

Music legends — including crooner Tony Bennett and Barbra Streisand — stood with newcomers — including 15-year-old Justin Bieber and country artist Zac Brown — in the crowded studio Monday night.

Music legends — including crooner Tony Bennett and Barbra Streisand — stood with newcomers — including 15-year-old Justin Bieber and country artist Zac Brown — in the crowded studio Monday night.

Beneath the American flag, which hung from the ceiling of the rotunda of Cleveland City Hall, Mayor Frank Jackson spoke on the importance of history of black Americans. "Part of knowing who you are is where you've been," said the city's chief executive. "And knowing that, it really undergirds the needs to make the right decisions going forward."

Beneath the American flag, which hung from the ceiling of the rotunda of Cleveland City Hall, Mayor Frank Jackson spoke on the importance of history of black Americans. "Part of knowing who you are is where you've been," said the city's chief executive. "And knowing that, it really undergirds the needs to make the right decisions going forward."

An unprovoked attacked by her boyfriend left her disfigured and near death, but Johanna Orozco survived the tragedy and is now using the experience to help others. Later this week, she will share her story with a national television audience. Orozco will soon appear on Oprah. First, she was treated to a full day of nails and hair at Ladies and Gentlemen’s Solon.

An unprovoked attacked by her boyfriend left her disfigured and near death, but Johanna Orozco survived the tragedy and is now using the experience to help others. Later this week, she will share her story with a national television audience. Orozco will soon appear on Oprah. First, she was treated to a full day of nails and hair at Ladies and Gentlemen’s Solon.

In honor of Black History Month, we profile the woman who stood by Dr. Martin Luther King’s side during his reign, his wife Coretta Scott…

In honor of Black History Month, we profile the woman who stood by Dr. Martin Luther King’s side during his reign, his wife Coretta Scott King, her achievements, and her dream. She was born and raised on the farm of her parents in Perry County, Alabama. She walked five miles a day to attend a […]