In 1607, Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in North America, marking the beginning of British colonization in Virginia. Sponsored by the Virginia Company, 104 settlers arrived with hopes of prosperity. They faced harsh conditions, disease, and conflicts with local Native American tribes, testing their resilience. Jamestown’s establishment laid the foundation for future colonies […]
Dive into some little-known facts about the U.S. Founding Fathers! Did you know Benjamin Franklin was instrumental in establishing the first paper currency in the United States? Or that Alexander Hamilton co-founded the New York Evening Post, which is still around today as the New York Post? Learn about Samuel Adams’ struggles as a failed […]
(BPRW) UNCF and Founding HBCUs Sign Historic Agreement to Launch HBCUv, a Digital Learning and Community Engagement Platform “By HBCUs, For HBCUs” (Black PR Wire) In a landmark event that promises to redefine the future of higher education, UNCF (United Negro College Fund) and six historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) signed a historic consortium […]
Yale Divinity School has announced the establishment of its new Center for Public Theology and Public Policy and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.’s very own Alpha Phi Alpha’s Rev. Dr. William J. Barber will be the center’s founding director. According to Yale, The center’s scholarly and teaching work will concentrate on expressions of public faith that […]
The Glory of Catholic Spain and the Black Lies Against Her https://youtu.be/bF9DmyN8cnQ ***CATHOLIC EMPIRE SERIES*** Part 1: 1500-1600 Spain and Central America https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtB6OXVePRA&t=2534s Part 2: Pachamama, South America and the Philippines: https://youtu.be/XYPbOIUCd6Q Part 3: First Great Papal Betrayal and the Decline of Spain: https://youtu.be/1xWPU47hIO4 Part 4: Second Great Papal Betrayal, Carlism and the Rise of […]
Watch The Yard announced today that is a founding partner of Michelle Obama and Chris Paul’s When We All Vote VOTE LOUD HBCU Squad Challenge. On Wednesday, When We All Vote Co-Chairs Michelle Obama and Chris Paul launched When We All Vote’s VOTE LOUD HBCU Squad Challenge in a video message. The Squad Challenge will train HBCU students […]