Iforcolor takes a look back into history.
Watts Riot of Los Angeles (1965) By Irivin Ward Prior to the Watts Riot, in Los Angeles and other parts of the country, Black men were viewed as threatening figures and people who committed crimes. Although segregation was over it was a “open secret” that police officers were to keep people (Blacks) in …
Mahalia Jackson Written By Raven Campbell Born: October 26, 1911 as Mahala Jackson, later changed to Mahalia Jackson in 1931. Mahalia was the third child to John A. Jackson, a barber and preacher, and Charity Clark. Mahalia Jackson grew up in a shotgun home shared by 13 people. Raised by her Aunt Duke after her …
Tuskegee Airmen Written By Scott Hellmuth Throughout past wars of the United States, African Americans have been denied certain privileges of fighting for their country. This was evident especially in the Second World War. However, the Tuskegee Experiment became the first exclusively black fighter squadron ever in the United States Army. This experiment was …
OLAUDAH EQUIANO Written by Cassandra Meade Early Life Born in Essaka, an Igbo village in West Africa in 1745 was also was said to be born in Eboe, in what is now Nigeria. He was the son of a chief. Had 5 brothers and a sister, he was the youngest son with one younger sister. He …
Madam Sul-Te-Wan Prominent Black Actress During Silent Film Era by DALE RICARDO SHIELDS The mysteriously named Madame Sul-Te-Wan was the first Black actress to land a Hollywood studio contract. Madame Sul-Te-Wan (Nellie Conley) – (1873-1959), was one of the most prominent Black actresses during the silent film era. “Nellie Wan, a Black vaudeville actress …
