Moroccan-American Artist French Montana Receives Humanitarian Award For Raising $226M for Uganda
The hip-hop artist was recognized for making healthcare and education accessible in Uganda with recent fundraising efforts. Karim Kharbouch, also known as French Montana, was born and raised in Morocco and came to the U.S. when he was 13. He is a rapper, songwriter, and singer and has been in the music industry since 2007. […]
The First HBCU-Inspired Elementary School Just Opened In Florida
This Jacksonville charter school is instilling the HBCU spirit in students early! HBCU pride is undefeated. There are so many HBCU alumni doing great things, such as Lincoln University graduate Mario Bowler Sr. who trademarked Juneteenth Joy, positively impacting the culture while serving as an inspiration for others. This mom and daughter duo graduated from Howard University and Meharry […]
Meet John Oliver Killens, One of the Five Founders of the Harlem Writers Guild
He’s considered the godfather of the Black Arts Movement! John Oliver Killens was born on January 14, 1916 in Macon, Georgia, Harlem World Magazine reports. It was his mother, Willie Lee Killens, President of the Dunbar Literary Club, who first sparked his passion for poetry. His father, Charles Myles Killens, Sr. would also foster his interest in […]
Hattie McDaniel: Everything You Need To Know About The First Black Oscar Winner
It’s the 70th anniversary of her passing! Hattie McDaniel was born on June 10, 1893, Biography.com reports. She started as a vaudeville performer in variety shows across the country. By the 1920s, she had started making a name for herself, making history as one of the first Black performers to appear on “The Golden West,” a popular radio […]
John Amos and His Daughter Doing the Luther Vandross Challenge Will Make You Want To Dance With Dad
These moments will never be forgotten! Many of us know John Amos as James Evans, Sr. from Good Times, but he also starred in classic movies such as Roots and Coming To America and had a role in the play Split Second that earned him an NAACP Award for Best Actor. He most recently played in Coming 2 America and the Netflix comedy Me Time. However, before […]
5 Black YouTube Channels That Make Exercising Fun For Beginners
Let’s keep our bodies moving! We’re a long way from those New Year’s resolutions we made at the top of 2022, and there’s only 2 ½ months left before we start thinking about next year’s demands. Every year we set intentions but rarely do we follow through. What is that about? It’s like the stronger the intention, […]
Beating Seasonal Depression: 8 Directories To Help You Find An Affordable Black Therapist
We’re going to get through this together! This time of the year brings crisp fall temperatures as we get prepared for the winter season and the celebration of numerous holidays. For some of us, this means family, food, and lots and lots of laughter. But for a large number of others, the fall and winter […]
Meet Leseliey Welch, The Woman Who’s Saving Moms and Their Newborns With Her New Birth Center Initiative
We love stories of Black women protecting other Black women! Leseliey Welch is protecting Black mothers and newborns all over the nation with the Birth Center Equity. Putting an end to the maternal mortality crisis requires full support from our communities and all hands on deck. Serena Williams, who was open about her birthing experience, shared that she […]
A Long Time Coming: Mississippi Unveiled an Emmett Till Statue In Greenwood’s Rail Spike Park
A statue in honor of Emmett Till has been unveiled in Greenwood, Mississippi. Emmett Till’s story will forever be remembered and is a prominent chapter in American Black history. His life has continued to be honored; his Chicago home is now a national landmark and the white house finally signed an anti-lynching act. Now, 70 years later, Greenwood, Mississippi have decided […]
5 Good Reasons Why We Should Talk About Audre Lorde More Often
A poet’s poet. “If I didn’t define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people’s fantasies for me and eaten alive.” – Audre Lorde Audre Geraldine Lorde was born February 18, 1934 and was the youngest of three girls to Grenadian immigrants, Poets.org reports. She attended Catholic school as a child and took an interest in writing at […]