Raised in Detroit, multidisciplinary artist Talese Michelle Harris began her artistic journey as a singer and actor. She appeared in...

Benjamin Banneker was a remarkable figure in American history. He was born on November 9, 1731, in Maryland, USA. Banneker was primarily...

Benjamin Banneker was a remarkable figure in American history. He was born on November 9, 1731, in Maryland, USA. Banneker was primarily...

Clive A. Sullivan MBE (born 9 April 1943 in Cardiff, died 8 October 1985 in Hull) was a Welsh rugby union and professional Rugby League...

Valerie Thomas is an African-American scientist and inventor known for her pioneering work in the field of illusion optics. Born in 1943,...

Sister Rosetta Tharpe was an incredibly influential American musician who played a key role in the development of rock and roll. Born...

After working as a substitute teacher in the Chicago Public Schools system, Collins became disillusioned with the quality of education...

Diane Nash is an influential figure in the American civil rights movement. Born on May 15, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, she became deeply...

Duke Ellington, born Edward Kennedy Ellington, was a legendary American composer, pianist, and bandleader in the jazz genre. He was born...

Claudette Colvin is an important figure in the civil rights movement in the United States. She was born on September 5, 1939, in...

Sojourner Truth was an incredible African American abolitionist and women's rights activist who lived during the 19th century. She was...

Garrett Morgan, an African American inventor and entrepreneur, made several notable achievements throughout his lifetime, including:...

George Washington Carver was a remarkable American scientist, botanist, educator, and inventor, best known for his work in agricultural...

Alma Thomas was a transformative figure in the modern art movement.  Thomas was born in 1891 Columbus Georgia. Her family eventually...

Ida B. Wells was born into slavery in Mississippi on July 16, 1862, less than a year before the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 freed...

Benjamin O. Davis Sr. was a pioneering African American military officer who became the first African American general in the United...

Frederick Douglass is often highlighted because of his remarkable life story and his significant contributions to the abolitionist...

One thing Circa 1926 appreciates is the opportunity to study and pay homage to Black History 365, (or 366 )  days a year. So, here's...

Hi, I'm Mesha and Circa 1926 is allowing me to share some of my thoughts for Black History Month. As with all history relating to African...

Harriet Tubman, born around 1820, was an African American abolitionist and political activist who played a significant role in the...