black history

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 ...

107 Jamz salutes African Americans who've made & continue to make history through art, music, inventions and more. Today in Black History Rosa Parks was born.

107 Jamz celebrates Black History Month and remembers the historical events that happened on this day....

During Black History month, we are honored to highlight the historical events and groundbreaking achievements of African-Americans.  From the unsung heroes of the Underground Railroad to the civil rights movement and the countless inventions that have changed the way we live.  We tell thei…

Thanks to Carter G. Woodson (known as the father of black history), Black History month is celebrated annually here in the U.S., Canada, and the United Kingdom.

I love this time of year because it gives me an opportunity to learn as well as inform others about how rich black history truly is.  From the astounding accomplishments, against all odds to the heroism of our forefathers struggle for our civil rights.  Every year we remember them and tell…