10 Stops on a Black History Tour of New Orleans
By Brooke Obie6 min read
From Congo Square to the Mayor’s Office, there is a story to learn about one of the most vibrant cities in America.
Black History Month
Guideposts Classics: Denzel Washington, Inspired to Be Great
By Denzel Washington8 min read
In this story from January 2007, two-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington discusses the vital role parents, teachers, coaches and role models played in his life.
Guideposts Classics: Leslie Uggams on Lending a Helping Hand
By Leslie Uggams5 min read
In this story from April 2004, star of stage, screen and television Leslie Uggams shares how a math teacher refused to allow the 12-year-old Uggams’ God-given talents to go undeveloped.
Guideposts Classics: Esther Rolle on the Healing Power of God’s Love
By Esther Rolle6 min read
In this story from September 1981, Esther Rolle, star of the popular 1970s sitcom Good Times, recalls when her prayers were answered by a wondrous display of God’s love—right in her own backyard.
10 Things That Wouldn’t Exist Without African-American Inventors
By Jessica Toomer5 min read
From traffic lights to elevators and ironing boards, here are 10 things we wouldn’t have today were it not for these African-American inventors.
Oseola McCarty Created a Scholarship Fund—One Load of Laundry at a Time
By Oseola McCarty10 min read
She lived a quiet life, doing laundry for others for a modest fee. She trusted God to provide for her, so that she could provide for others.
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
By Pablo Diaz5 min read
An appreciation of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Inspiring Film ‘Hidden Figures’ Has a Lesson for All
By Brooke Obie3 min read
Starring Guideposts’ February 2017 cover star Taraji P. Henson, this film will leave you hopeful for the future.
‘Hidden Figures’ Star Taraji P. Henson on Being Fearless
By Taraji P. Henson9 min read
The film and TV star shares how she overcame fear and failure to live her God-given purpose.
Misty Copeland: Made to Dance
By Misty Copeland9 min read
Misty Copeland shares her inspiring journey to being the first black principal ballerina in American Ballet Theatre’s 75-year history.
Guideposts Classics: Hank Aaron on Sacrificing for Others
By Hank Aaron7 min read
In this story from September 1973, baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, who was then just months away from breaking Babe Ruth’s career home run record, shares how the sacrifices of others smoothed the path for his playing career.
In God’s Eyes
By Edward Grinnan2 min read
Guideposts Editor Edward Grinnan on Black History Month and the importance of talking about race.
