Black History 365

In 1834, a group of approximately 100 black men broke into the city jail in Albany to rescue an imprisoned black man before he could be shipped down south.

There have been no legal marijuana shops opened in the state yet, but an upstate  New York Indian tribe is rushing to be the first in the state to get started.

Dr. K Marie King has been appointed the nation's first black female chairperson with her appointment at the Albany Medical Center.

Each year for the past four years the City of Albany has been presenting deserving individuals with the Henry Johnson Award.

Did you know that the Capital Region played a major role in the Underground Railroad? Learn all About How Stephen Myer's Home In Albany Was Essential In The Underground Railroad.

The New York State Museum is offering virtual presentations to celebrate Black History Month.

When you think of famous black writers or poets, the name Toni Morrison has to be near top of your list. I was surprised to learn that Ms. Morrison was a college professor, and she spent time here in the Capital Region.

While remembering those African-Americans who paved the way, there are still so many people who have made history in the past century.