Here’s Why We Should Talk About Charles Jackson French Even When It Isn’t Veterans Day
He was a hero in the truest definition of the word! Navy Mess Specialist 1st Class Petty Officer Charles Jackson French was born in Foreman, Arkansas on September 25, 1919, the United States Navy Press Office reports. When his parents passed away, he relocated to Omaha, Nebraska to live with his sister, joining the Navy as a Mess Attendant just a […]
Ava DuVernay, Serena and Venus Williams and More Added to the National Portrait Gallery For Being Extraordinary In Their Fields
These dazzling Black women are the 2022 Portrait of a Nation honorees at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. We told you back in January that these revolutionary women were set to receive this honor and now the time is here! Attorney and children’s rights activist Marian Wright Edelman, Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay and star tennis players Serena […]
A New Statue of Playwright Lorraine Hansberry Is On Tour and It Just Stopped at Howard University
In 1959, Lorraine Hansberry became the first Black woman to have a play on Broadway with A Raisin in the Sun. She was a fierce artist, journalist, and civil rights leader. Passing away at the young age of 34, Hansberry was able to accomplish great things in such a short time. Aside from writing A Raisin in the Sun, […]
5 Fun Traditions Every Black Family Should Start This Holiday Season To Create Lasting Memories
These are sure to make your holidays merry and bright! The holidays are fast approaching and there is no better time to make memories. We can almost smell the chestnuts roasting on an open fire while Jack Frost nips at our noses. While the holidays bring a bunch of generational traditions like cooking with family […]
No Ordinary Love: Here Are 7 Beautiful Times Black Love Proved That It Still Conquers All
There’s no love like Black love! Like most things, Black love was something Black people had to fight for, protect, and keep close to our hearts. It has a history of constantly being interrupted and disrespected, but I take solace in the fact that many of our ancestors still experienced it. Even those who were enslaved believed […]
This Heartfelt Video of Dad Making His Disabled Son Feel Like a Hero Will Put You In Your Feels
“Good job…We saved everybody!” We know, we know. Halloween is over, the costumes are put away, and Thanksgiving is next week! But we just couldn’t scroll past this super sweet video of Justin Coats making his son, Eli, feel like a hero. 100% in character, the father-son duo were both firemen for the night; their protective gear even […]
Meet Elisabeth Omilami, CEO Of The Largest Black-Owned Food Bank In The Southeast
She’s keeping her father’s legacy alive! Meet Elisabeth Omilami, CEO of the largest Black-owned food bank in the Southeast region, StyleBlueprint reports. The food bank was founded more than five decades ago by Omilami’s father, Hosea Williams, a civil rights leader who worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Then called Hosea Feed the Hungry & Homeless, the organization […]
Why The Miiriya App Is The Only App You’ll Need To Shop Black-Owned Businesses Black Friday and Beyond
We’re supporting Black-owned businesses all year round! The last few years have been a racial reckoning of sorts and we, the delegation of Black people, have begun to take inventory of all the ways we need to reclaim our power as a result. Economic empowerment is one of the first steps in our collective fight […]
6 Black YouTubers Who Can Teach You How To Cook Like A Pro Before Thanksgiving
Get your pen and paper and start taking notes! So look, we know we’re all still trying to lose the last bit of quarantine weight, but the holidays are fast approaching, and you might as well restart your gym membership in January because it’s time to eat! Whether you’re a seasoned cook or preparing for […]
This Toddler Cheering His Mother On While Helping Her Record Is Absolutely Adorable
“You can do it mommy!” Like most parents these days, Kourtney Marsh, founder and CEO of Free Your Curls, wanted to try the new TikTok dance with the help of her little one. Baby Jayce, her toddler, held the tripod while mom practiced her moves. Doing the TikTok choreography to Taylor Swift’s “Love Story,” […]