Remembering Marcus Garvey, the Civil Rights Activist Who Championed the Pan-African Movement
He galvanized Black pride! Today and every day, we reflect on the legacy of Marcus Mosiah Garvey Jr.—a Pan-African leader whose vision and activism continue to inspire generations. Born in 1887 in St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica, Garvey became one of the most influential figures in the global Black liberation movement, History.com reports. His unwavering belief […]
Chicago House Music Honored With Animated Google Doodle for Black History Month
Chi town, stand up! House music—Chicago’s legendary gift to the world—received a well-deserved tribute to kick off Black History Month. On February 1st, Google paid homage to the genre with a vibrant and immersive animated Doodle, celebrating its deep roots in Chicago’s Black community, the Chicago Defender reports. “In celebration of Black History Month, today’s […]
Shannon and Sterling Sharpe Make History as the First Brothers in the Pro Football Hall of Fame
A moment a lifetime in the making! According to the Bleacher Report, NFL legend Shannon Sharpe surprised brother Sterling Sharpe with the announcement that he will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, making the duo the first pair of brothers ever to receive the honor. With tears in his eyes and a […]
Magic Johnson Surprises 83-Year-Old Community Leader Who Lost Everything in Altadena Fires
What a true man of the people! When disaster strikes, true community leaders rise to the occasion. That’s exactly what Walt Butler, a beloved Los Angeles community organizer, did in the wake of the devastating Altadena fires. Despite losing everything and his home of 60 years, he pushed through his own grief to make it […]
Meet the Compton Teacher Who Sparked Kendrick Lamar’s Love for Words
Black teachers matter! Kendrick Lamar just put on an outstanding performance at Super Bowl LIX, featuring appearances by Samuel L. Jackson, SZA, and tennis icon Serena Williams. But before Kendrick Lamar became a Pulitzer Prize-winning lyricist with nearly two dozen Grammy Awards, he was just another student with a love for words in Compton. Regis […]
Southern University’s “Human Jukebox” Marching Band to Perform at Super Bowl LIX
They’re putting on for HBCUs! Southern University’s world-renowned “Human Jukebox” is set to make history again as the headliner of the Super Bowl LIX pregame show, Black Enterprise reports. The beloved marching band from the prestigious HBCU in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has captivated audiences for decades. Now, they’re bringing their signature energy and show-stopping performances […]
Big Sean Releases First Book ‘Go Higher’ to Promote Everyday Mental Wellness
Big Sean is adding “author” to his already impressive resume! The Detroit-born rapper, real name Sean Anderson, just released his first book entitled Go Higher: Five Practices for Purpose, Success, and Inner Peace. A longtime mental health advocate, the self-improvement book is designed to inspire readers to invest in themselves and unlock their full potential, […]
Meet Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw, the Pioneering Legal Scholar Whose Work Birthed Critical Race Theory
She’s been leading the charge on justice and equity for years! While living in the current state of affairs and discussing issues of justice, equity, and the fight against systemic oppression, we must say the name Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw. A pioneering scholar, lawyer, and civil rights advocate, Crenshaw has given the world the tools to […]
Kevin Hart Announces Release of ‘Lil Kev,’ the First Original Animated Series on BET+
This is going to be good! Kevin Hart is taking us back to the streets of North Philadelphia in the early ‘90s with his new adult animated series Lil Kev, marking BET+’s first foray into adult animated storytelling. With a star-studded cast including comedy legends Wanda Sykes and Deon Cole, this groundbreaking series is set […]
Beyoncé, Doechii & Kendrick Lamar Make History at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards
For the first time in the history of the Grammys, Black artists won in all of the big three categories! The 67th Annual Grammy Awards took place this weekend in Los Angeles, and all our favorite stars shone brightly. The ceremony featured a tribute to Quincy Jones, with Will Smith, Stevie Wonder, Cynthia Erivo, and […]