Photo: EMPICS/Landov On April 28, 1967, as the United States was at war in Vietnam, boxing champion, Muhammad Ali refused to be inducted into the United States armed forces due to his religious beliefs. On June 20, 1967, Ali was convicted of draft evasion, sentenced to five years in prison, fined $10,000…
This day in black history: George B. Vashon becomes 1st Black admitted to NY State Bar
As a scholar, poet and abolitionist, George B. Vashon broke barriers in the 1800s. He was the first African American to graduate from Oberlin College in Ohio. In 1847, Vashon became the first black attorney in the state of New York when he passed the New York State Bar. In…
Sentry360 announces largest 360-degree camera deployment in mass transit history
Top Priority Sector: video_surveillance_cctv Plainfield, IL-based Sentry360, a manufacturer of advanced Ultra-HD surveillance cameras and systems, has announced the deployment of the largest 360-degree surveillance camera system in mass transit history. Read More…. View full post on The Cyber Wars
Women’s History Month: fast facts
Photo: casey-bell.com During the month of March, Atlanta Free Speech will highlight notable women from all areas of the world to celebrate Women’s History Month. For centuries, women have fought to gain equal access and opportunities like their male counterparts. The woman’s mind and body have always been issues for…
Final day of Black History Month
As we close out Black History Month, Atlanta Free Speech ask that you continue to learn more about the pioneers in our quest for freedom and those who paved for the way for many us to be successful in our current careers. There is much more to be learned about…
This day in black history: first Black director nominated for Academy Award
John Singleton testifies before a Senate Labor and Human Resources subcommmittee on Capitol Hill in 1992. (AP Photo/John Duricka) In his debut film, Boyz N the Hood (1991), John Singleton depicted life on the streets of his native Los Angeles–not the famously sunny, palm-tree-lined boulevards but the tough, gang-ruled neighborhood…
This day in black history: W.E.B. Du Bois organized 1st Pan-African Congress gathering
On February 19, 1919, civil rights leader William Edward Burghardt Du Bois led the first of seven Pan-African Congress sessions. Du Bois, who was one of the most influential intellectuals of the 20th century, was an editor, historian, sociologist, novelist, civil rights leader, socialist, and pan-Africanist. The Pan-African Congress was a…
Black history hero Charlotte Maxeke
The black women of South Africa’s fight for gender equality is no different from the struggle black women in America face. All black women globally have been inextricably linked to the fight for racial equality. The heroes of the black women’s struggle are also stalwarts of the political struggle and…
Father of Black History Month: Carter G. Woodson
Photo: Wikicommons The story of Black History Month begins in 1915, which is almost 50 years after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished “legalized” slavery in the United States. In this year, the Father of Black History, Carter G. Woodson, and the prominent minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the…
Importance of Black History Month
February 1st marks the beginning of black history month. Even though it has been several years since the election of the first African-American President, the recognition and celebration of Black history continues to be necessary and important. The beauty of African American history nourishes our community. The essence of Black…