8 Must-See Films and Series from Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival
These are films and series to see! The 23rd annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF) took place earlier this month, celebrating Black filmmakers and storytellers at the Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center and Vineyard Lounge. This year’s festival showcased powerful projects from some of today’s top Black filmmakers, Variety reports. Here are some […]
Barbie Honors Venus Williams With Her Own Doll
We love to see it! Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams is the newest face in Barbie’s Inspiring Women line, honoring legends who changed the game and lifted the culture while doing it. The doll mirrors Venus’ iconic 2007 Wimbledon look, the year equal prize money finally met the winner’s circle. It arrives August 15 […]
Meet the Black Male Educators Making an Impact at This Georgia High School
We love to see it! It’s that time of year again, back to school! And here’s something special: at Charles R. Drew High School in Riverdale, Georgia, there are over 30 Black male educators all teaching under one roof. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ben Crump (@attorneycrump) Educator @callmeshivy on Instagram […]
Watch This 12-Year-Old’s Moving Spoken Word Poem “I Don’t Have a Dad” About Her Community
Somebody’s cutting onions! In a video shared on social media by her mother, 12-year-old Shannon Wright delivered her powerful spoken-word poem “I Don’t Have a Dad” at the Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant. She starts with the honest truth—“I don’t have a dad”—then shifts to all the love she’s surrounded by from her mom, […]
Here Are 9 Black Educational Shows Your Kids Will Love
Little minds deserve big representation! Ready to find some fresh, fun, and educational shows to watch with your little ones? YouTube has become a treasure trove of creative content, especially from Black creators dedicated to teaching and uplifting our kids. From lively music and catchy lessons to meaningful stories that celebrate Black culture, these shows […]
Stevie Wonder Surprises Dionne Warwick With Legendary Reunion Performance
Music legends in the building! Stevie Wonder surprised Dionne Warwick during her recent show at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts in California, marking their first onstage reunion in years, according to Parade. The unexpected performance left fans and the audience completely wowed, as the two music icons shared the stage once again. Dionne […]
North Carolina’s First Black-Owned Children’s Bookstore Set to Reopen in 2026
Liberation Station, North Carolina’s first Black-owned children’s bookstore, is set to reopen on Juneteenth 2026 after closing its downtown Raleigh location last year, WRAL News reports. In a time when books that share Black history and stories are being banned and silenced, this reopening feels like a powerful act of resistance and hope. The bookstore’s […]
A’ja Wilson Becomes First Player in WNBA History to Score 30 Points and Grab 20 Rebounds in a Game
She’s adding another first to her name! During Sunday night’s Las Vegas Aces game against the Connecticut Sun, reigning WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson made history as the first player in league history to record what’s called a 30-20 double-double, scoring at least 30 points and 20 rebounds in the same game. Wilson dropped 32 points […]
Black-Owned Bookstores Create National Association to Preserve Their Legacy
For the first time, Black bookstores across the country have a national organization dedicated solely to their growth and preservation. The newly launched National Association of Black Bookstores (NAB2) is a nonprofit collective built to “promote literacy, amplify Black voices, and preserve Black cultural heritage” of Black communities through books.
7 Tips to Plan a Meaningful and Memorable Black Family Reunion
There’s nothing like a Black family reunion, the matching T-shirts, the line dances, the homemade plates, and the joy of being surrounded by generations of love. Whether it’s a yearly tradition or something your family is bringing back, reunions remind us of who we are and where we come from. If you’re planning one (or thinking about it), here are 7 tips to help you make it memorable, meaningful, and full of joy: