On February 17, 1968, Black Panther Party leader Huey P. Newton was on trial for the shooting of California police officer, John Frey. He had many enemies and supporters. Watch historic video made in protest of Newton’s trial.

Here’s a look at 30 African-Americans who you may or may not know of, who have shaped Black culture and paved the path of advancement for all.

https://vimeo.com/254782459 As the saying goes, you don’t know where you’re going if you don’t know where you come from. And for many Black people, especially during Black History Month, those words prove to be so true when presented with some related trivia. Kazeem Famuyide, a 30-year-old sports journalist from New York City, likely represents a […]

https://vimeo.com/254782452 There may be nothing sweeter than success, but the road to achieving it should involve some ironic and unanticipated twists and turns that should seem like more like a detour than a shortcut. At least that’s how sports journalist Kazeem Famuyide explained his circuitous route to becoming a media professional. His words of wisdom? […]

https://vimeo.com/254782441 Seeing is believing, and so it only makes sense that the imagery associated with certain successes can many times provide the inspiration to turn an idea into reality. Perhaps nowhere else is this more true than with African-Americans, who still have a ways to go but have managed to make great strides in having […]

These 10 iconic pictures underscore Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s brave determination to pave the way for each of us to enjoy a freer existence than he did.

Born and raised in Indianapolis, André Carson grew up in a family that taught him the importance of hard work, caring for others and public service. A graduate of Arsenal Tech High School, Carson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Management from the Concordia University-Wisconsin, and a Master’s in Business Management from Indiana Wesleyan […]