Black History Month
Did you know a 15-year-old Black boy, Howard Cooper, was lynched by a mob in Baltimore County in 1885 before his appeal? His story reveals a painful history.
Did you know Western High in Baltimore, founded in 1844, is the oldest public all-girls high school still operating in the United States?
The NAACP put its full support behind the Living Wage For All bill, which aims to raise minimum wage to at least $30 in NY and $25 federally.
Did you know Bethel AME Church, founded in 1815, helped lead Black freedom, education, and economic progress in Baltimore for over 200 years?
Before she was a legend and icon, Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler was paving the way for generations of Black women in medicine as the first Black woman to earn a medical degree in the U.S. Born Rebecca Davis in Delaware in 1831, Crumpler was raised by an auntie in Pennsylvania who helped care for sick […] The post BOSSIP’s Black History Hidden Gems: Monumental Medical Matriarch Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler Defied Racism & Sexism As The First Black Woman Physician In The U.S. appeared first on Bossip.
Black history continues unfolding every day. A new generation of Black activists leads movements that demand accountability and build opportunity. These leaders organize communities, influence policy, and reshape national conversations. Their work in 2026 reflects the future direction of Black leadership across multiple movements. Future Black History Leaders to Watch in 2026 Alicia GarzaAlicia Garza […]
Did you know Coppin State began in 1900 as a teacher program in a segregated high school? Learn how Baltimore’s HBCU grew into a global university.
Baltimore mayor champions bold, unapologetic Black leadership, prioritizing community, reducing violence, and celebrating city's Black heritage.
Black women leaders like Rev. Bradley continue century-long fight for social, political, and economic justice despite challenges and exhaustion.
In a month meant to honor resistance to white supremacy, a Black elder publicly cradled one of the most visible modern avatars of racism.
Did you know Morgan State students staged a 1955 sit-in at Read’s Drug Store, years before Greensboro? A campus exhibit preserves Baltimore’s early civil rights history.
A lot is happening in America during this 2026 Black History Month, but this is an achievement that is too incredible not to celebrate. According to reporting by The Grio, for the very first time ever, five Black doctors are surgical residents at the esteemed Johns Hopkins Hospital’s Trauma and Acute Care Surgery unit. The five […] The post Black History Positivity: 5 Black Resident Surgeons Lead Johns Hopkins Hospital Truama Unit For First Time Ever appeared first on Bossip.