6 Songs From Icon Marvin Gaye That Capture The Essence of Black Love
We miss you Marvin! Marvin Gaye is an icon in every sense of the word, his music serving as the backdrop to so many moments in our lives. A genre-defining artist, Gaye’s hits were only eclipsed by his remarkable musical ability. His music inspired protests, parties, and became a symbol of the romanticism and passion […]
Elderly Woman Arrested Over $77 Trash Bill Blessed With Home Renovations From Rapper Trae Tha Truth
He’s doing the Lord’s work! Trae tha Truth is no stranger to good deeds, using his platform as a rapper to amplify his activism and philanthropic work. In 2008, he launched his nonprofit, Angel By Nature, working to provide relief efforts to communities in need. Since then he has been on the frontline of nearly every […]
Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The Prestigious Black Academy of Arts & Letters
The institution has cultivated Black talent for more than 4 decades! The Black Academy of Arts & Letters (TBAAL) is a renowned institution that has been promoting and celebrating the contributions of Black artists, writers, and performers since 1977. The nonprofit acts as a cultural hub, offering access, opportunities, and a platform to amplify Black […]
Here’s The Story of 4x Olympic Gold Medalist Jesse Owens
This world-class athlete was a true champion of the people! Jesse Owens was an American track and field athlete who became an international superstar after winning four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. He broke down racial barriers and became a symbol of hope for Black people during a time of deep racial segregation […]
ESSENCE Fest Announces 2023 Lineup & Special 50th Anniversary Celebration of Hip Hop
It’s that time of the year again! ESSENCE Fest is back and better than ever this year. The festival will descend on New Orleans for its 29th year, celebrating 50 years of hip hop with headliners Lauryn Hill, Doug E. Fresh, and Megan Thee Stallion. Hill will give attendees a special performance of her 5x […]
2023 ‘Young Frontrunner’ Honoree Anya Dillard Is Mobilizing The Next Generation Of Leaders
She’s taken the fight global! Anya Dillard describes herself as a proud disrupter, the 19-year-old remembers participating in activism efforts as early as 5 years old. She credits her parents with raising her and her brother with a sense of pride and worthiness, a feeling she intends to protect despite the forces in the world […]
2023 ‘Young Frontrunner’ Honoree Dasia Taylor Is Advocating For Innovation In STEM
They’re emphasizing design thinking in education! Two years ago, Dasia Taylor was a normal 17-year-old senior whose curiosity would propel them into a career in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) field. With dreams of possibly being a surgeon, Dasia was gifted a suture kit for Christmas. After toying with it for some time, […]
2023 ‘Young Frontrunner’ Honoree Genesis Butler Wants To Save The Planet, Starting With What We Eat
She’s leading environmental efforts! Genesis Butler was still a little kid when one night, she became perplexed at the dinner table. “Mom, where do my chicken nuggets come from?,” she asked. Shocked to know that they came from actual animals, Genesis and her mom made the decision that night to stop eating meat. That set […]
2023 ‘Young Frontrunner’ Honoree Mari Copeny Is Ensuring Every Child Has Access to Clean Water
She’s made history time and time again! The water crisis in Flint, Michigan was one of the worst cases of environmental racism we have ever seen but for one little girl, it was personal. Mari Copeny was just 8 years old when it happened, and in an effort to help in any way she could, […]
2023 ‘Young Frontrunner’ Honoree Gabby Goodwin Wants All Black Girls To Feel Beautiful
The budding beauty boss says it’s about more than just hair! Gabby Goodwin was just 7 years old when she and her mom Rozalynn ran into an issue little Black girls have been experiencing since the beginning of time – disappearing hair barrettes. Frustrated with the constant loss of her prized hair accessories, the two […]