February 7, 2017
The importance of remembering one’s history can never be overstated. Choreographer and director Debbie Allen—who is also a children’s author—said, “When a child opens a book […]
January 24, 2017
Carter G. Woodson—educator, historian, writer, and the “Father of Black History”—established Negro History Week in 1926. He believed that celebrating the achievements of Black Americans and […]
January 1, 2017
Since 1986, the United States has recognized Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday as a federal holiday. Although King was born on January 15th, the country observes […]
December 13, 2016
Three Wise Men One dark like me Part of His Nativity Award-winning artist, Ashley Bryan provided rich and brilliant illustrations to complement several of Langston Hughes’ […]