A Long Time Coming: Mississippi Unveiled an Emmett Till Statue In Greenwood’s Rail Spike Park
A statue in honor of Emmett Till has been unveiled in Greenwood, Mississippi. Emmett Till’s story will forever be remembered and is a prominent chapter in American Black history. His life has continued to be honored; his Chicago home is now a national landmark and the white house finally signed an anti-lynching act. Now, 70 years later, Greenwood, Mississippi have decided […]
5 Good Reasons Why We Should Talk About Audre Lorde More Often
A poet’s poet. “If I didn’t define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people’s fantasies for me and eaten alive.” – Audre Lorde Audre Geraldine Lorde was born February 18, 1934 and was the youngest of three girls to Grenadian immigrants, Poets.org reports. She attended Catholic school as a child and took an interest in writing at […]
PUMA Just Gave Clark Atlanta University a $1M Check for Scholarships
This first-of-its-kind partnership is for the next 5 years! Streetwear brand PUMA has presented Clark Atlanta University with a $1 million check for students pursuing a career in sports, Yahoo New reports. Historically Black Colleges and Universities have always been the epicenter of Black Excellence. We told you everything you need to know about HBCUs and now […]
This Mother Came Home Early From Deployment And Surprised Her Son During Football Practice
We love a family reunion! A U.S. Navy mother came home early from deployment and surprised her son at his football practice in this heartfelt video, NBC News reports. Samuel Harris is a sophomore running back at University High School in San Diego. The 5’10”, 165-pound student athlete has always had a love for sports and is […]
4 Must-See Interviews With James Baldwin That Will Change Your Life
The insight and wisdom live on forever. A son of Harlem, James Baldwin was born in 1924 and was the oldest of nine children, PBS reports. He had a contentious relationship with his strict, religious stepfather, and at the beginning of his teen years, looked to follow in his footsteps as a preacher. Baldwin credits that time as pivotal […]
6 Black-Owned Games Every Family Should Play
These are sure to make game night a blast! The holidays are fast approaching and there is nothing better than sitting down with your families over a good, home-cooked meal and laughs. While seeing all of the family you’ve missed over the past year and bonding over the “itis” is always the highlight of the holiday season, nothing […]
Jadakiss Launches Family-Owned Coffee Brand, Kiss Café
The coffee speaks for itself! Jadakiss, his father, and son are launching a coffee brand that’s 40 years in the making. Coffee is what keeps people going, and it’s going well for many Black-owned coffee connoisseurs. Founded by two men, BLK & Bold is the first Black-owned, nationally distributed coffee brand that has secured a partnership […]
Michelle Obama Launches New Scholarship Initiative For Aspiring Authors
She’s letting people write their own stories! Penguin Random House just announced a new annual creative writing award named after the former First Lady. From her time spent in the White House to post-presidency, The World’s Most Admired Woman, Michelle Obama, has certainly shown she’s one for the students. Every year, she hosts “College Signing Day,” which started […]
Break Every Rule: Here’s the Latest On Tina Turner’s Life After Music
The icon is still thriving! Tina Turner was born Anna Mae Bullock on November 26, 1939 in Nutbush, Tennessee, Tina Turner Online reports. She rose to prominence during the 60s and 70s as a member of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue alongside her former husband, musician Ike Turner. She raised four children: Ike Jr., Michael, Craig, […]
Essence Carson’s Elementary School Is Renaming Their Gymnasium In Her Honor
What a full circle moment! The place where the basketball legend first learned to play is now being renamed in her honor. Essence Carson is a 13-year WNBA veteran; she’s an All-Star and World Champion and was the 7th pick in 2008, drafted by the New York Liberty. Later, she joined the Los Angeles Sparks and won […]