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Where is the Island of Goree?

The Question: Where is the Island of Goree? The Answer: The Island of Goree is located off the coast of the West African country of Senegal. It was…

Massachusetts

Massachusetts State Facts Official Name: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Entered Union: Feb. 6, 1788 (6th State) Present constitution adopted: 1780 (Oldest still in effect today) Fun Facts…

Southampton Insurrection

(Encyclopedia) Southampton Insurrection, slave uprising in Virginia (1831) led by Nat Turner.

The Debt: What America Owes to Blacks - Book Review

American Reparations? Robinson's new book asks "What is Owed to Blacks?" by Jace Clayton Randall Robinson's book of nonfiction, The Debt: What America Owes to Blacks (Dutton, 2000),…

William WHIPPLE, Congress, NH (1730-1785)

WHIPPLE, William, a Delegate from New Hampshire; born in Kittery, York County, Maine, January 14, 1730; became a sailor and engaged in the slave trade; freed his slaves and engaged in…

Jarha

(Encyclopedia) JarhaJarhajärˈhə [key], in the Bible, Egyptian slave to whom Sheshan gave his daughter.

Ward, Douglas Turner

(Encyclopedia) Ward, Douglas Turner, 1930-2021, African-American actor, director, and playwright, b. Burnside, La., as Roosevelt Ward Jr. Ward’s…

African American Scientists & Inventors

Black Scientists & Inventors Benjamin Banneker, Thomas Jennings, other exceptional scientists by Ann Marie Imbornoni Madame C.J. Walker…

prostitution

(Encyclopedia) prostitution, act of granting sexual access for payment. Although most commonly conducted by females for males, it may be performed by females or males for either females or males.…

The History of Black History Month (Famous People, Women, Facts, Leaders, Events)

by Elissa Haney Dr. Carter G. Woodson Americans have recognized black history annually since 1926, first as "Negro History Week" and later as "Black History Month." What you might not know is…