Black History New Tab - Daily Facts & Dashboard

Turn a new tab into an educational Black History experience with daily facts and personalized dashboard widgets.

Bring Black History to every new tab — daily facts, quotes, and custom backgrounds to educate and inspire. ⸻ Discover and celebrate Black history every time you open a new tab. Black History Facts – Daily New Tab replaces your default tab with inspiring and educational content that highlights the people, events, and stories that shaped history. ✨ Features • 📰 Fact of the Day – Learn something new with each tab or stick with one daily highlight. • 📊 Dashboard Mode – Add a modern twist with time, to-do list, and quick widgets. • 🎨 Custom Backgrounds – Choose from a collection of beautiful, curated images to personalize your new tab experience. • ⚙️ Customizable Layouts – Switch between Minimal and Dashboard. • 🌙 Light & Dark Mode – Choose what feels right or match your system theme. • 📚 Learn More – Click through to explore original sources and deeper context. • 📚 Displays cryptocurrrency prices • 📚 Displays the weather in a what ever location you configure • 📚 A tutorial when you open the extension for the first time. The tutorial walks you through all the features of the extension ⚡ Fast & Reliable • Works instantly with cached facts for offline use. • Optimized for speed, so your new tab loads without delay. 🔒 Privacy-Friendly • No trackers. • Only connects to the official Black History API. • Your settings, preferences, and to-dos are stored locally in your browser. ⸻ Why Install? This extension is designed for students, educators, lifelong learners, and anyone who wants their browsing experience to be more meaningful. It turns something you do dozens of times a day — opening a new tab — into an opportunity to learn, reflect, and stay inspired. With custom backgrounds, your new tab looks as good as it feels. **Updates** 10-2025 - fixed issue where scroll on sidebar was not working - the countdown widget resets to Friday each week.