African Americans – Page 2 – BTW – Stuff You Should Know

Music Director Kimo Furumoto directs student musicians or the California State University Fullerton Orchestra in a concert.

Black History Month: The Musical Legacy of Florence Price

February 2, 2024 btwadmin 0

In 1933 Florence Price made history. Her symphony was performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. For an African American female composer, this was a first. […]

an African American woman withdrawing money at an ATM

Investing in Community

August 24, 2023 btwadmin 0

Banks help people save money for things they might want in the future. They also provide loans to help people get money to buy a […]

Navy Ship Renamed to Honor American Hero Robert Smalls

April 21, 2023 btwadmin 0

Have you ever heard of Robert Smalls? The U.S. Navy just renamed a ship, the USS Robert Smalls, in his honor. Robert Smalls was an […]

Illustration of a buffet stillife with pies and seafood against a white background

Cookbook Highlights Impact of African American Chefs

March 2, 2023 btwadmin 0

African American chefs have had a major impact on American food. Many of today’s popular food preparations, from delicious dinners to tasty treats, were developed […]

In this 1957 black and white photograph, Althea Gibson, U.S. and Wimbledon tennis champion, gives some pointers on the game which has brought her international fame.

The “I Dream A World” Exhibit

February 9, 2023 btwadmin 0

Founded by the U.S. Congress in 1962, the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery collects and displays portraits of individuals who have made significant contributions to the […]

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African American-Led Alternative Newspaper, the “Baltimore Beat” Relaunches

February 8, 2023 btwadmin 0

The Baltimore Beat is an African American-led alternative newspaper that focuses on the community of Baltimore, Maryland. After closing in 2020, the newspaper relaunched as […]

Two African American women work on a paper in a college dorm. They are using a digital tablet as well as a laptop. The bed is in the background.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities Increase Enrollment

February 3, 2023 btwadmin 0

During the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous factors caused Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to experience a significant rise in student applications and enrollment nationwide. While […]

Pre-school girl playing with hand puppets

Who is Megan Piphus Peace?

October 21, 2022 btwadmin 0

The well-known American children’s show Sesame Street has been a part of television history since 1969. It is broadcast in more than 150 countries. It […]

Stuff YOU Should Know

August 31, 2022 btwadmin 0

Honoring Bessie Coleman In June 1921, Bessie Coleman became the first African American woman to earn an international pilot’s license. Bessie Coleman learned to fly […]

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Stuff YOU Should Know

April 14, 2022 btwuser 0

Judge Jackson Confirmed to Supreme Court On April 7, 2022, the Senate voted to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court. Three […]