Free & Cheap in New York: Tues., Feb. 7 

LOTS OF HOOP-LA. Legendary basketball player and author Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will read from “What Color Is My World?”at Barnes & Noble. In his new children’s book, siblings Ella and Herbie learn about African-American inventors, like James West, who came up with the microphone in your cell phone, or Fred Jones, who devised the refrigerated truck. 6 p.m.

A time to celebrate the contribution of African-American leaders

African American History Month has its origins in Negro History Week which began in 1925 and was founded by Carter G. Woodson. It was first celebrated in February of 1926 during the week of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass’ birthdays. The week-long celebration eventually became a whole month by 1976. President Gerald R. Ford endorsed the celebration and encouraged the country to “seize the ...

BOOK/MAGAZINE: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Releases His First Children's Book

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar releases his first children's book. The NBA's all time leading scorer champions a lineup of little-known African-American inventors in a fascinating new children's book. What Color is my World? The Lost History of African-American Inventors Did you know that James West's technologyA is in the microphone of your cell phone?A Or that Fred Jones invented the refrigeratedA truck ...

Onslow library to host several events for Black History Month

Onslow County Public Library will host a series of family programs in observance of Black History Month. The series, entitled African American Journeys, is a celebration of black history and heritage and will highlight contributions made by African...

Children's Museum Houston celebrates rich heritage with Black History WonderWeek

Our history is rich and diverse and the American story would not be complete without the significant contributions of African-Americans. This week, the Children's Museum of Houston (CMH) will pay trib

Column: Super Sunday reaches out to community

Every February during Black History Month we honor outstanding African-American inventors, activists and trailblazers who have made a significant impact on society. But not everyone who has made a difference will find their names in a textbook.