5 Ways To Celebrate Black Tradition Through New Year’s Customs
It’s time to get your house in order for the new year! While awaiting the clock striking midnight on New Year’s Eve, people around the world partake in various traditions and customs to welcome the coming year. Among these diverse practices are several unique traditions within the Black community that have been passed down through […]
Barack Obama Surprises Chicago Students With Holiday Gifts
President Barack Obama? More like Santa Claus! Obama stopped by the elementary school, Parkside Community Academy, in Chicago’s south side for holiday surprises, including gifts and a story. The former president introduced himself as “Skinny Santa” to the kids. The school is in the same neighborhood where the Obama Presidential Center will be. “I could […]
NFL Makes History With First All-Black Officiating Crew Including 3 Women
History was recently made! During last week’s NFL game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Los Angeles Chargers, history was made with the first all-Black on-field and replay officiating crew, which included three women. The officiating crew included Maia Chaka, who served as the line judge; Artenzia Young-Seigler, the replay official; and Desiree Abrams, […]
New Exhibition Is Highlighting Black Culture Throughout NYC Using Augmented Reality
There’s a new must-see exhibition in New York City! Digital art platform Kinfolk recently launched its NYC-wide exhibition called the Signature Series. Through augmented reality or AR, the series places digital monuments that represent Black history and culture across the city created by New York artists Pamela Council, Derrick Adams, Tourmaline, and Hank Willis Thomas. The Kinfolk app lets […]
Wedding Themed Photo Shoot Celebrates the Renaissance of Black Love
Love is in the air! A wedding-themed photo shoot is celebrating the renaissance of Black love. Washington D.C. wedding film photographer Tori Del and a Washington D.C. accessible wedding and event planner recently posted photos from a photoshoot titled “Fruits of the Future: Love’s Renaissance.” The two accounts shared the photos on Instagram. “The wait […]
Because of Them We Can Announces the Inaugural ‘BOTWC 20,’ Award Honoring Everyday Changemakers
For Because of Them We Can (BOTWC), Black Excellence isn’t relegated to degrees, income, class, or being the first to break a barrier. It is the everyday excellence that we exude by simply showing up as our best selves and striving to create a better world for ourselves and those who will inhabit it after […]
Wu-Tang Clan Makes History with 2024 Las Vegas Residency
The residency begins on the heels of hip-hop’s 50th Anniversary! In a pioneering move for the world of hip-hop, the iconic Wu-Tang Clan has announced its upcoming Las Vegas residency, set to begin in February at the Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. This residency marks a historic moment, as Wu-Tang Clan becomes the first […]
New Book From Activist & Educator Kleaver Cruz Celebrates the Power of Black Joy
It’s already being touted as a cultural staple! Kleaver Cruz is a queer Dominican-American activist and educator from the Bronx, New York. In 2015, Cruz found themselves thrust into the climate of political protest and uprisings as they grappled with a new emerging society in light of the tragic murders of Sandra Bland, Michael Brown, […]
Comedian KevOnStage Lands New TBS Show with Host Nina Parker
‘Friday Night Vibes’ is back with new hosts! TBS is bringing back the beloved “Friday Night Vibes,” which premieres on January 5 at 8:00 pm ET/PT. The revitalized show promises an exciting fusion of film, culture, and entertainment, ushering in a new era for weekend movie programming. It will be hosted by Nina Parker and […]
Emmy Award-Winning Actor Andre Braugher Has Joined the Ancestors
The Emmy Award-winning actor leaves a legacy of outstanding performances. Andre Braugher was born on July 1, 1962 in Chicago. As the youngest of four children his early life in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago’s West Side laid the foundation for his admired career, Block Club Chicago reports. Initially pursuing engineering at Stanford University, he […]