Recy Taylor: The Abbeville Survivor Who Inspired Rosa Parks and a National Movement

By Milton Kirby | Abbeville, AL | December 2, 2025 On a warm September night in 1944, a 24-year-old Black mother from Abbeville, Alabama walked home from a revival service.…

The Life and Legacy of Rosa Parks: A Quiet “No” That Still Echoes

Seventy years after Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, her quiet “no” still shows how organized, everyday courage can move a nation forward.

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

Dear Shadow Ball: I have a feeling that I am going to learn some things. Is third baseman Judy Johnson (a 1975 Hall of Fame inductee) a male or female?…

Chit Chat Atlanta Tours Marks Breakthrough Month and Opens Holiday Bookings

Chit Chat Atlanta Tours celebrates a breakthrough month with national and international visitors, new cultural experiences, and rising demand as the company opens bookings for the holiday season.

The Remarkable Life of Victor Hart Sr.: The Humble Giant Who Built a Better Gifford

Victor Hart Sr., longtime NAACP leader and Gifford advocate, devoted his life to dignity, justice, and community progress. His decades of service transformed opportunities for generations.

Bowie State’s Future Brightens with Major Philanthropic Boost from MacKenzie Scott

By Milton Kirby | Prince George’s County, MD | November 14, 2025 Bowie State University has received the largest single donation in its 160-year history — a $50 million unrestricted…

Philander Smith University Receives Historic $19 Million Gift from MacKenzie Scott

Philander Smith University received a record $19 million unrestricted gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, boosting scholarships, campus upgrades, student success efforts, and long-term HBCU sustainability.

North Carolina A&T Endowment to Top $300 Million After MacKenzie Scott’s Landmark Gift

MacKenzie Scott gives North Carolina A&T a historic $63 million gift, boosting its research goals, student success, and endowment as the university advances toward national R1 status.

Ruby Bridges and the Longest Walk to School

At six years old, Ruby Bridges walked through a hateful mob into William Frantz Elementary, turning a school day into a turning point for America.

Prairie View A&M Celebrates Transformational Philanthropy from MacKenzie Scott

Prairie View A&M University receives a record $63 million gift from MacKenzie Scott, boosting scholarships, research, and long-term growth in one of the largest HBCU donations ever.