The following article is part of Bridges Built, a collaborative history project between Watch The Yard and NPHC West Africa documenting the history, presence, and impact of...
The following article is part of Bridges Built, a collaborative history project between Watch The Yard and NPHC West Africa documenting the history, presence, and impact of...
Watch The Yard has officially partnered with NPHC West Africa to launch a joint history project, “Bridges Built: The Rich History of NPHC Fraternities and Sororities...
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History, founded in 1915 by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.’s very own Dr. Carter G. Woodson,...
Paul Revere Williams, a brother of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., was more than just an architect—he was a trailblazer who transformed the landscapes of Los...
Ella P. Stewart’s life was defined by resilience, trailblazing achievement, and a deep commitment to service. As one of the first Black women pharmacists in the...
This article was written and submitted to Watch The Yard by Recognize Our Pride In commemoration of Pride Month, we recognize the life and legacy of...
Bobby Lee Rush, born in 1946 in Albany, Georgia, is a former U.S. Representative, civil rights activist, and pastor whose career has spanned grassroots organizing, political...
Black American military history receiving its proper recognition, thanks to the determined efforts of Kappa Alpha Psi Brother Don North (Pi Chapter, 1975). On June 14,...
The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) in Nashville will debut a major new exhibition on May 10, 2025, celebrating the enduring legacy of one...
Beautiful Black fraternity and sorority couples have existed over 100 years so let’s celebrate their love. We’ve compiled a list of some of the prominent D9...
As her term as Vice President comes to a close this month, we at Watch The Yard are taking a moment to reflect on Kamala Harris’...
Howard University, the birthplace of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., holds a rich history deeply intertwined with the fraternity’s legacy. For members of the Sigma brotherhood...
It was a reunion 65 years in the making. On a nice day during the holiday season, two men who had shared formative years at Howard...
Uncovering D9 Legacy in Tyler Perry’s The Six Triple Eight The highly anticipated 2024 film, The Six Triple Eight, written and directed by Tyler Perry, shines a long-overdue...
By Laura D. Reid Singing along to “can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street,” was a rite of childhood and watching the street’s...
Billy Taylor, the celebrated jazz pianist, composer, and educator, who played a crucial role in the preservation and promotion of jazz as both an art form...
