This Family Just Opened The First Independent Black-Owned Dispensary In Chicago
This Black family just made history by opening the first minority independently-owned cannabis shop in Illinois, ESSENCE reports. Similar to the story of Roland Conner, Chuck Brewer has previous cannabis-related charges and always wondered if the day where marijuana is widely accepted would ever come. Chuck’s brother, Matt, had an inkling that legalization would happen so he started his venture […]
Meet Mary Fields, The Enslaved Woman Who Became The First Black Woman Mail Carrier
She was a Wild West legend! Everyday new stories are being uncovered about the unsung heroes and heroines, the people who fought in wars, rebelled against slave catchers, and turned tragedy to triumph. When we talk about the Wild West, these stories get even more glamorized. It is easy to see how tales of Black cowboys […]
Issa Rae Just Opened Her Fourth Coffee Shop In Los Angeles
The Hoorae Media CEO is adding another coffee shop to your list of places to visit while in LA! Last year, award-winning actress and producer Issa Rae was granted the key to the city of Inglewood, becoming the very first person in the South Los Angeles city’s 114-year history to receive such an honor. Since then, she’s continued to […]
Divine Journeys: The Exceptional Women Of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Are Reminding Us To Share Our Stories
In 1920, during a time of heightened racial violence, the fight for women’s voting rights and the movement of Black artists and writers, five exceptional women at Howard University founded Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. Birthed from the same need for community as the fraternities and sororities founded years before, Zeta Phi Beta became a […]
Here’s Why We Should Talk More About Barbara Smith, Co-Founder Of The First Publishing Company For WOC
She’s been a champion for Black women! There are a lot of publishing companies that have become household names in the Black community. The Johnson Publishing Company, owner of historic magazines like Ebony and Jet, comes to mind. But there are others who are not so well known, such as the R.H. Boyd Publishing Corporation, […]
Meet Job Maseko, The WWII Hero Who Sank A German Ship Using A Bomb He Made From A Milk Can
March 7th marks 71 years since his passing! There is no aspect of history where Black people were not present and accounted for. We were here from the genesis, and we will be here when it all passes away. We built worlds with our ingenuity and even in spite of colonialism, imperialism, racism, etc., we […]
These Three Black Women Made History As The First To Sweep The Podium At The U.S. Gymnastics Championships
This is flipping awesome! Black people in gymnastics have been on the rise, but now we’re finally getting a look into the other side. Black women like Dominique Dawes, Diane Durham, Gabby Douglas, and so many more created a path for excellence in this sport. Last year, Konnor McClain, Shilese Jones and Jordan Chiles brought […]
Howard University’s Swim Team Is The Only All-Black Team To Win Northeast Conference Title
Howard University’s swim team just won their first championship in more than 30 years, People reports. Finishing as runner-ups last year, this HBCU’s men’s swim team headed to Geneva, Ohio last week for a five-day competition that resulted in them accumulating 928 points, winning the title by a 169-point margin. “Don’t count the laps, make the laps […]
These Revolutionary Black Women Are TIME’s 2023 Women Of The Year
They’re leading the change! TIME just released their annual Women of the Year list, and they’re highlighting the influencers who are fighting for equality and leading change across the globe. These 12 women use their platforms in service of the greater good. The honorees’ work span the gamut of their experiences, exuding passion and sharing […]
Dr. Bernice A. King And Ashley D. Bell’s Redemption Bank Will Be The First Black-Owned Bank In The Mountain West Region
A group of Black investors under Redemption Holding Co (RHC) closed out Black History Month the right way with the announcement of their acquistion of a bank that was previously white-owned, The Grio reports. Three years ago, Dr. Bernice King, the daughter of Civil Rights leaders Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, […]