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BLACK HISTORY MOMENT: Crispus Attucks-The First Martyr & The Legacy That Followed
There are pivotal moments in history when an individual’s life transcends the ordinary, igniting a spark for transformation and inspiring generations that follow. One such figure is Crispus Attucks, a courageous man of African and Native American heritage, who stood resolutely at the epicenter of a confrontation between colonists yearning for independence and British soldiers on that fateful evening of March 5, 1770, in Boston.

Walter Sundiata
Feb 235 min read


BLACK HISTORY MOMENT: Strength Is a Strategy — The Vision of Jesse Jackson
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a preacher turned movement-builder, whose life’s work consistently challenged America to confront the pervasive injustices that existed within its borders. While simultaneously calling upon Black America to recognize and harness its own power, in the struggle against systemic oppression.

Walter Sundiata
Feb 216 min read


BLACK HISTORY MOMENT: Mansa Musa — From the Mali Empire to the American Story
Before America was envisioned, before 1776, before the founding of Jamestown...
There was Mansa Musa, the emperor of the Mali Empire, who presided over one of the most powerful and sophisticated nations in history. Understanding his remarkable legacy profoundly reshapes our perception of American history.

Walter Sundiata
Feb 116 min read


BLACK HISTORY MOMENT: Robert Smalls - A Heroic Journey from Enslavement to Nation Builder
Born into slavery in 1839 in Beaufort, South Carolina, Smalls entered the world with no legal rights, no claim to freedom, and no assurance that his voice would ever matter. Yet through courage, strategy, and unwavering determination, he would not only secure his own freedom—but help reshape a nation.

Walter Sundiata
Feb 610 min read


BLACK HISTORY MOMENT: Alan Page - A Legacy of Excellence from Canton, Ohio
Alan Cedric Page’s journey began at Canton Central Catholic High School, where he graduated in 1963. A multi-sport standout, Page excelled in football and quickly distinguished himself as a disciplined and determined competitor. In a remarkable twist of fate, as a young man, he worked on a construction crew that helped build the Pro Football Hall of Fame—laying the literal groundwork for the very institution that would one day enshrine him as one of the game’s greatest playe

Walter Sundiata
Feb 33 min read


The Irony of Attempts to Erase Black History in America as We Celebrate Its 100 Year Milestone
At a time when there are efforts to erase it, in 2026, the United States marks a significant milestone: 100 years since the first federal recognition of Black Americans through Negro History Week.

Walter Sundiata
Feb 19 min read


BLACK HISTORY MOMENT: Gil Scott-Heron, the Poet Laureate of My Generation, Shaped the Essence of Today's Hip Hop Music
Gil Scott-Heron's name may not always dominate discussions about hip hop's most significant figures, yet his influence resonates deeply with

DJ Ten
Feb 27, 20253 min read


BLACK HISTORY MOMENT: The Legacy of Roberta Flack and Her Impact on the Music Scene and Pop Culture.
Roberta Flack, the silky-voiced singer who stole hearts throughout the 1970s, made an unforgettable impact on the music scene and pop cultur

DJ Ten
Feb 26, 20253 min read


BLACK HISTORY MOMENT: Louis B Russel, My Middle School Industrial Arts Teacher, was the Longest-Living Heart Transplant Recipient
Louis B. Russel, an Indianapolis school teacher was the 34th person to undergo a heart transplant, and longest-living transplant recipient

DJ Ten
Feb 14, 20255 min read


My BEST of the BEST Jams of 2024: A Year in Review from the RadioActive1 WBOB's What's Hot at Ten Spot with DJTen
My BEST of the BEST Jams of 2024: A Year in Review from the RadioActive1 WBOB's What's Hot at Ten Spot with DJTen

DJ Ten
Feb 11, 20257 min read


BLACK HISTORY MOMENT: Breaking Barriers - Tony Dungy's Historic Super Bowl Victory
Tony Dungy's journey in professional football is a remarkable tale of resilience, hard work, and breaking barriers.

Walter Sundiata
Feb 8, 20254 min read


BLACK HISTORY MOMENT: It All Started on a Bus
Rosa Parks was the mother of a movement, that all started on a bus. Happy Birthday.

DJ Ten
Feb 4, 20251 min read


BLACK HISTORY MOMENT: Doug Williams, Trailblazing Quarterback Who Made History in Super Bowl XXII
Doug Williams, the first African American quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl, made history with his groundbreaking success.

Walter Sundiata
Feb 3, 20254 min read


BLACK HISTORY MOMENT: How Super Bowl VI is a Pivotal Moment in Black History and a Defining Moment for DEI Efforts
As we celebrate Black History Month today, it's essential to recognize how moments like Fitzgerald's halftime show remind us of the ongoing

Walter Sundiata
Feb 2, 20254 min read


Black World Media Network to debut in Black History Month
Find out what’s happening around the world all day, every day when Black World Media Network (BWMN) premieres on February 3, in...
CANANEWS Online
Jan 28, 20223 min read
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