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Jalen Hurts Adds “Author” to Resume with Debut Children’s Book

Fresh off a Super Bowl win earlier this year, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is picking up and pen and stepping into a new arena: children’s literature. Hurts just announced his debut picture book, Better Than a Touchdown, in an inspiring video filmed from the library of Tice Elementary School in his hometown of Houston. “This has been a cherished […]

Meet the Founder Behind This Video-First Food Delivery App

Black men in STEM, stand up! There’s a viral trend making the rounds on TikTok where women are putting their loved ones in the spotlight and we’re here for it. The setup is simple but brilliant. One person lets viewers know that their loved one has something to share, and that they better not be […]

Because of Them We Can Declares January 20th National ‘Make Love Known’ Day

Hate can’t win if we Make Love Known! Today, we reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s example, which, decades later, still resonates with a profound truth: love, not hate, is the cornerstone of a just and equitable society. His life, dedicated to the pursuit of racial justice and equality, serves as a powerful reminder […]

Black-Owned Diaper and Wipes Company Launches In Target Stores Nationwide

A dose of happy just hit Target’s baby aisle thanks to Big-ups and Wipe Me Downs! In 2023, cultural architect Eunique Jones Gibson, the creative visionary behind Because of Them We Can and CultureTags, introduced The Happy Hues Co., a brand that’s redefining what it means to celebrate diversity and joy in the world of […]

Happy Father’s Day! Advice for Black Fathers From Black Fathers

Because of Dad, we can do anything. Our Black fathers teach us how to be bold, fearless, and throw down on the grill or at the Spades table. Good Black fathers support the family, the house, and us kids when we need someone in our corner with a strong shoulder to lean on.  But sometimes, […]

New Celia Cruz Commemorative Album Celebrates Queen of Salsa’s Upcoming 100th Birthday

Cover Photo: New Celia Cruz Commemorative Album Celebrates Queen of Salsa’s Upcoming 100th Birthday (Photo credit: Westbury Arts)

A rare live recording of Celia Cruz was discovered and has just been released in time to celebrate the salsa legend’s 100th birthday, Billboard reports. South Florida radio personality Albertico Rodríguez, who emceed many of Cruz’s shows, had recorded one of Cruz’s live performances at the now-defunct Casanova Club in Miami in the 1980s. He’d […]

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