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Black History Biography of the Day
Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Jackie Robinson
1919-1972

Read about Jackie Robinson

With skill and courage, Jackie Robinson broke down the walls of segregation that locked black Americans out of professional sports.

Black History Review's Article of the Day

The universal affliction of irresponsibility
by Star Parker

Parker compares the problems in America to those in Palestine and boils them down to one thing: irresponsibility.

This Week's Featured Black History Resources

Featured Book

Featured Movie

Lost Boy No More: A True Story of Survival and Salvation

Read about Lost Boy No More: A True Story of Survival and Salvation

At 9 years old Nhial fled 1000 miles to Ethiopia to escape the Muslim raiders who had murdered his family.

The Runaway

Read about The Runaway

Two boys and a couragous sheriff start to change the racial climate in a rural Georgia town.

Place to Visit

John Brown Memorial Park
Osawatomie, KS

Read about John Brown Memorial Park

Statues and monuments stand in honor of John Brown and the men who fought with him on the site of the Battle of Ossawotamie in Eastern Kansas.

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