Black History Month
With the recent success of rising rock band The Paradox, we looked back at the Black pioneers of alternative music who helped pave the way.
This Black History Month, Radio One Cincinnati is turning the spotlight inward: honoring the powerful stories housed right here at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. As Urban One commemorates 100 Years of Black History under the theme “Legacy & Possibility,” we’re dedicating each week to uncovering untold Black stories rooted in Cincinnati. Inside the museum, the […]
Black music has always moved the culture. Without us, 85% of popular music, fashion, language, and mannerisms wouldn’t exist. The real story, though, isn’t just about the artists and tastemakers. It’s about ownership. Who controlled the masters? Who owned the publishing? Who built the infrastructure? For over a century, Black creatives have fought not just […]
Did you know jazz legend Ethel Ennis built a global career yet stayed in Baltimore? Learn how the singer became a cultural ambassador and hometown icon.
Frederick McKinley Jones (1893–1961) was a pioneering African American inventor, mechanical engineer, and entrepreneur whose innovations permanently transformed the transportation industry. Largely self-taught, Jones demonstrated an early aptitude for mechanics and electrical systems, building and repairing devices long before receiving any formal technical training. His ingenuity and persistence eventually led to one of the most […]
The Texas Democrat raised the sign “Black people aren’t apes” during remarks at a formal gathering, drawing mixed reactions from attendees. Security personnel approached Green shortly afterward and led him from the venue without further incident. Green later said his message was intended to condemn racist rhetoric and imagery that dehumanize Black Americans. Supporters praised […]
Did you know a 15-year-old Black boy, Howard Cooper, was lynched by a mob in Baltimore County in 1885 before his appeal? His story reveals a painful history.
The NAACP put its full support behind the Living Wage For All bill, which aims to raise minimum wage to at least $30 in NY and $25 federally.
Thomas Stewart was a 19th-century American inventor best known for improving the mop. Born in 1823, Stewart was an African American craftsman who lived and worked in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Stewart received a U.S. patent for an enhanced mop design that made cleaning floors more sanitary and efficient. His invention featured a clamping mechanism that allowed […]
Black history continues unfolding every day. A new generation of Black activists leads movements that demand accountability and build opportunity. These leaders organize communities, influence policy, and reshape national conversations. Their work in 2026 reflects the future direction of Black leadership across multiple movements. Future Black History Leaders to Watch in 2026 Alicia GarzaAlicia Garza […]
Black women leaders like Rev. Bradley continue century-long fight for social, political, and economic justice despite challenges and exhaustion.
Did you know Morgan State students staged a 1955 sit-in at Read’s Drug Store, years before Greensboro? A campus exhibit preserves Baltimore’s early civil rights history.
