black history

Everyday things created by Black inventors.

There are hundreds of unsung heroes that helped to shape and change the world we live in. Today, we celebrate 7 Black heroines that made American history.

The Statue of Liberty was unveiled in 1886, 6yrs before Ellis Island opened. Its original design was to celebrate the end of slavery, not the arrival of Europeans.

Harriet Tubman's story will be told this November as it comes to the big screen.

Don't miss the 7 Days of Juneteenth Freedom Festival coming to Lake Charles.

Don't forget about the Brown Bag Lecture at Carnegie Memorial Library on Wed., Feb. 21.

The City of Lake Charles' Leadership Team for Community Diversity and Inclusion will host a Brown Bag Lecture at Carnegie Memorial Library on Wed., Feb. 21.

Jay-Z drops the much needed visuals for the single 4:44.

Civil Rights Act of 1964 passes prohibiting any state, local government or public facility from denying access to ANYONE, because of race or ethnic origin.

Marcus Garvey goes to jail, Oprah becomes the first African American woman to host a nationally syndicated talk show, Spinks beats Ali and more.

We salute African Americans who've made & continue to make American history. On this day Melvin "Blue" Franklin of The Temptations dies.

This week, November 9 - 15 in Black History ...