A Statue of Thurgood Marshall Will Replace Roger Taney at the U.S. Capitol
Last Wednesday, Congress gave final approval to legislation to remove the bust of former Chief Justice Roger Taney, who served from 1836 to 1864 and wrote the 1857 Dred Scott decision, a legislation that claimed Black people weren’t citizens. Soon, his statue will be removed and replaced with Supreme Court’s first Black justice, Thurgood Marshall. Capitol […]
SC State University Received $90K For a New Program That Aims to Produce More Black Male Teachers
We need more Black men in our classrooms! In the U.S. alone, less than three percent of teachers are Black men. Many efforts have been put forth to change this, such as North Carolina Central University’s introduction of The Marathon Teaching Institute, a program designed to increase the amount of Black male teachers and administrators in […]
Happy Birthday Samuel L. Jackson: All Of His Classic Moments From Our Favorite Movies
Samuel L. Jackson is one of the most known and memorable actors of our time. His career spans five decades; according to One37 PM, as of this past October, he ranks number one as the highest-grossing actor of all time. Jackson has brought in a whopping $5,718,504,196 over the course of his career and, surprisingly, he just won his first […]
Here’s Why Track And Field Star Florence Griffith Joyner Was So Iconic
Forever THAT girl! Florence Delorez Griffith Joyner was born on December 21, 1959 in Los Angeles, the seventh of 11 children born to parents Florence and Robert Griffith, Women’s Running reports. She took to sports and fashion at an early age, learning to sew from her mother who was a seamstress and earning her competitive nature from her brothers. […]
Former NFL Player Ryan Mundy Launched a Wellness Platform After Experiencing Depression Post-Injury
He’s creating generational health! Ryan Mundy starting his career playing for his hometown team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he won a super bowl. Playing eight seasons in the NFL, he also played for the New York Giants and the Chicago Bears. After becoming injured in 2015, his world changed; the chances of him playing football again were […]
The Last Confederate Statue in Richmond, VA Has Been Removed After 130 Years
The General A.P. Hill’s statue was just added to the list of confederate statues that were removed from the city, which includes monuments of Gen. Robert E. Lee and Jefferson Davis. “Over two years ago, Richmond was home to more confederate statues than any city in the United States. Collectively, we have closed that chapter. We […]
Meet Max Robinson, The First Black News Anchor
He passed away 34 years ago today. Maxie Cleveland Robinson Jr, also known as Max Robinson, was born May 1, 1939 in Richmond Virginia, the African-American Registry reports. One of four children born to Maxie and Doris Robinson, Robinson had two sisters, Jewell and Jean, and one brother, Randall. He attended Oberlin College, Virginia Union, and Indiana University, […]
These 10 Black-Owned Candle Companies Will Keep You Cozy This Winter
It’s a lifestyle! While you’re purchasing new pajama sets and fleece throws for the couch, don’t forget to grab some scents to make your space warm and inviting during the cold months. It’s almost impossible to set the mood without the right scent to fill the air. Here are 10 Black-owned candle companies that will […]
Meet The Black Founder Who Just Raised $6M for His New Sneaker Production Company
The former head of Yeezy-Adidas just received one of the largest investments for a Black founder this year. Omar Bailey has over two decades of experience in global product development and manufacturing working as a design engineer. He’s had the opportunity to work alongside many athletes and celebrities, such as Jay-Z, Terry Crews, and Quest Love. […]
Here’s How To Exchange Gifts Without Breaking The Bank
Let’s make sure we include the affordable gifts, too! Holiday gift-giving can sometimes come with a lot of stress, and we want to eliminate that. There’s no reason to feel panic or for anyone to feel left out because they don’t have a lot to give this year. If you come from a big family or group […]