Jamesetta Hawkins was born in 1938 in Los Angeles to a teen mother. James’ childhood wasn’t perfect as she was raised by foster parents, but she received vocal training early and became a gospel prodigy.

    To learn more go to www.gilead.com Black History Month is a time for the community to come together to talk about health, specifically the HIV epidemic that is still raging throughout the Black community. Historically, there are glaring disparities in how Black and white patients are diagnosed, treated, and respected. There are also […]

LeBron James is now the NBA's scoring king.

WE OWE YOU ONE, MARIAN Marian R. Croak – Developer of VoIP – Ability to make calls on a digital device. The reason you can still make a call over wifi when you didn’t pay your phone bill! Ever wondered how we went from using a house phone, then stopping at a pay phone while […]

Tennessee State University's Aristocrat of Bands makes history as the first collegiate band to win a Grammy award. Read more inside.

Black History Month has arrived, so the staff comes bearing gifts. Check out our 'What to Watch: Black History Month Edition' list inside.

Quotes from Black history can be a great way to personalize yourself with some of the most prominent figures in American history.  The post Quotes You Should Read During Black History Month appeared first on NewsOne.

Nyack Middle School and its vendor, Aramark, apologized for serving fried chicken and watermelon to mark the start of Black History Month. The post NY School Apologizes For Marking Black History Month With Fried Chicken And Watermelon Lunch Menu appeared first on NewsOne.

The late Gordon Parks was a self-taught artist who went on to break several barriers while also capturing some of the most stirring images of Black America.

For today's Black History Moment, Russ talks about the life and legacy of James McCune Smith.