California was more than just a destination for grizzled mine workers looking to capitalize on the Gold Rush of the 1800s. It was also a…

In Australia, the Dunghutti Aboriginal People are made up of eight tribal groups that reside in the continent’s Macleay Valley region. Their way of life was…

Bill Pickett was a famous rodeo star who delighted fans and was said to have invented the rodeo technique of bulldogging. Pickett enjoyed success and…

Inventor Jan Matzeliger (pictured) placed his name in the history books by inventing and patenting the shoe lasting machine in the late 1800s. Matzeliger filed…

Benjamin Banneker, the largely self-taught mathematician, astronomer, and author, has remained as one of Black History’s most-discussed figures. On this day in 1791, it was…

Pete Rock’s informal relationship with jazz legend Roy Ayers began in the 1990s when he sampled his song “Searching” for his song of the same name from his 1994 album with CL Smooth, “The Main Ingredient.” Years later Pete was asked to perform at a tribute for Roy Ayers backed by Robert Glasper and the […]

Black History Month

For Black History Month, NewsOne honors GAME CHANGERS: Everyday heroes whose actions make life better for the people around them. SEE ALL OUR GAME CHANGERS…

THEBOXHOUSTON.com – Rapper & author Slim Thug received his Letter of Proclamation Tuesday at Houston’s City Hall for ‘Slim Thug Day‘. The holiday was spearheaded by council member Jerry Davis and Mayor Annise Parker and Houston radio station  97.9 The Box.   Now February 25th, will be known as Slim Thug Day in Houston, Texas. Hold up mayne! 97.9 The Box’s Madd Hatta Morning Show catapulted […]

Well all know that Idris Elba kicks ass in acting, posing, smiling and setting thirst traps. But did you know he used to get paid to kick ass for real? See for yourself. 16 The number of letters in his full name, which is Idrissa Akuna Elba. 65 Number of acting credits he has under his […]

Black History Month

Mass Mutual and NewsOne join together to present 28 dynamic people that make up the diverse tapestry of Black History. For the entire month of…

Black History Month

For Black History Month, NewsOne honors GAME CHANGERS: Everyday heroes whose actions make life better for the people around them. SEE ALL OUR GAME CHANGERS…