1. Key Club Key Club was the ultimate in high school service organizations, and let’s be real—it was often as much about the charm of the president as it was about community service. The whole idea was to spread goodwill, […]
1. George Washington Carver: Revolutionizing Agriculture George Washington Carver’s work with crops like peanuts and sweet potatoes changed the way farmers approached agriculture. His innovative techniques helped improve soil health, making farming more sustainable in the long run. Carver introduced
1. “Louie Louie” – The Kingsmen This wild track by The Kingsmen was banned by several radio stations in 1963 due to concerns about the song’s explicit lyrics. The song, a cover of Richard Berry’s original, was misheard as being
1. Reverend Al Sharpton – A Powerful Voice for Civil Rights Rev. Al Sharpton’s influence goes far beyond the pulpit, as he’s become one of the most prominent voices in the fight for racial justice. From the moment he founded
1. Hair Is More Than Just Hair—It’s a Statement Black hair has always been a form of self-expression, resistance, and pride, even when society tried to dictate otherwise. From the press-and-curls of the ‘50s to the afros of the ‘70s
1. Letting Babies Sleep on Their Stomachs Back in the day, parents were told to put babies to sleep on their stomachs to prevent choking. It was common knowledge, passed down from older generations, and no one thought twice about
1. Memphis, Tennessee Memphis is undeniably a heart of American music, and much of its legacy is thanks to Black artists who shaped the sound of soul, blues, and rock ‘n’ roll. Legends like Elvis Presley, B.B. King, and Al
