Arkansas Unveils New Statue Honoring Pioneering Ebony Publisher, John H. Johnson
He’s left a lasting legacy! John H. Johnson was the founder of Johnson Publishing Company, one of the largest Black-owned public companies in the U.S. For more than four decades, from the 1960s through the 2000s, the publishing company dominated, producing iconic magazines like Ebony and Jet. Johnson became one of the most influential Black […]
Florida Churches Are Teaching Black History After State Educational Bans
Black churches in Florida are stepping in after the state banned AP African-American history courses. We “will teach our own history,” says Tony F. Drayton, St. James Church’s lead pastor. According to historians, this isn’t the first time that Black churches have gotten involved in the fight for civil rights, and denying students the ability […]
Missy Elliott Thanks Mom Who Had Never Seen Her Perform in Emotional Rock Hall Speech
It was a special moment for the two! This past weekend, Missy Elliott made history as the first woman hip-hop artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The moment was a special one for the Virginia rapper, the induction coming on the heels of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. During […]
Brandy Celebrates the Holidays in New Trailer for ‘Best. Christmas. Ever!’ Film
Add this to your holiday movie list! The iconic singer is teaming up with Heather Graham for Netflix’s upcoming holiday film, “Best. Christmas. Ever!” The two stars portray old college friends who unexpectedly reunite for the holiday season. Jackie, who is played by Norwood, is seemingly living a flawless life. And Charlotte, who is played […]
Black Farmers Collective Secures $1.25M Grant From California to Acquire Land
Ujamaa Farmer Collective wants to provide BIPOC farmers with land for their farming businesses! A recent grant from the state of California will help BIPOC farmers, who currently own less than two percent of all farmland in the country. One farm in particular, We Grow Farms, is facing challenges as developers want to build housing […]
The ‘Good Burger 2’ Trailer Has Been Released!
Just in time for Thanksgiving! Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell are returning for the “Good Burger” sequel. In the new trailer, Dexter (Kenan Thompson) and Ed (Kel Mitchell) find out that Mega Corp wants to put Mega Good Burgers in cities all over the world, staffed entirely by robots. So, they set out to stop […]
Divine Journey: How Sigma Gamma Rho Member Deshauna Barber Is Driving Women Forward
It’s the most important journey of all! On November 12, 1922, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated was founded in Indianapolis, Indiana. Seven young educators, Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, Vivian Irene White Marbury, Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford, Bessie May Downey Rhoades Martin, and Cubena McClure, all came […]
Nas Launches ‘Paid in Full’ Foundation to Offer Financial Support & Healthcare to Hip Hop Pioneers
They’re rectifying a colossal gap in the ecosystem! This year marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. While we have been celebrating and reflecting on the art form and its contributions to popular culture at large, the festivities have also shined a light on a glaring need to discuss the future of the genre and address […]
Atlanta’s Historic Busy Bee Cafe Receives Michelin Honor
They’re pioneers in the Black-owned restaurant space! Recently, Atlanta, Georgia, received its very first Michelin Guide, Black Enterprise reports. A pivotal moment for the Atlanta culinary scene, featured in the guide was one of the city’s oldest soul food restaurants, The Busy Bee Cafe. Serving the residents of ATL since 1947, Busy Bee is known […]
Capital City Founder Arsha Jones Is on a Mission to Safeguard D.C.’s Beloved Mambo Sauce
Preserving Mambo Sauce is personal for Arsha Jones. The Capital City Mambo Sauce founder of the official wing sauce of Washington D.C., created the company in 2011 alongside her late husband Charles after having trouble finding the sauce when the couple moved from the city to the suburbs. Now, the sweet, spicy, and tangy chicken […]