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Source: Christian Petersen / Getty A Black man in Phoenix, Arizona, is suing the Phoenix Police Department after its officers arrested him just because he asked questions about why he was stopped. The man’s federal lawsuit is backed by recorded evidence that an officer ordered him to be placed in handcuffs just to teach him a lesson about, well, bruising a cop’s little blue ego if we’re being honest. According […]

Source: Brian Babineau / Getty In recent years, the representation of Black women in NCAA hockey has reached unprecedented levels, marking a significant shift in the sport’s typical demographics. Read more about how Black women are redefining the sport inside. According to a 2021 report by NHL.com, there were at least 13 Black female players across Division I and III women’s hockey teams, a notable increase from four in 2019 […]

Nat King Cole performs in Copenhagen, Denmark, in April 1960. Ebbe Wrae/JP Jazz Archive/Getty Images Donna M. Cox, University of Dayton Six decades after Nat King Cole’s death in 1965, his music is still some of the most played in the world, and his celebrity transcends generational and racial divides. His smooth voice, captivating piano skills and enduring charisma earned him international acclaim. One of the most influential artists of […]

Source: Ivan Rodriguez Alba / Getty   For centuries, Black communities have carried the weight of historical trauma—an inheritance passed down through generations, shaped by the enduring legacies of slavery, colonization, systemic oppression, and displacement. This trauma doesn’t just exist in memory; it’s stored in our bodies, our nervous systems, and our collective consciousness, manifesting in chronic stress, anxiety, and the disproportionate health disparities that affect Black people today.  But […]

Source: Robin L Marshall / Getty The NAACP has once again created a 21st-century Green Book to warn Black people which parts of America to avoid because white supremacy has run amok there. However, this time, the association isn’t warning us which cities, towns, and neighborhoods to steer clear of due to MAGA policies ruling the land; it’s informing Black people on what businesses to boycott because they have followed […]

Source: Radio One Digital / Radio One Digital   Over the past 25 years, also known as the new millennium, black folks have been trailblazing! From politics to entertainment, business to sports, these history makers have shattered barriers and set brand new precedents for what is achievable by becoming “firsts.” Their accomplishments are more than just personal milestones—they represent progress, perseverance, and the power of representation. As we look back […]