A 1902 portrait of Paul Lawrence Dunbar. Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images Paul Laurence Dunbar was only 33 years old when he died in 1906. In his short yet prolific life, Dunbar used folk dialect to give voice and dignity to the experience of Black Americans at the turn of the 20th century. He was the first Black American to make a living as a writer and was seminal in the start […]
Source: PAUL J. RICHARDS / Getty Over the last quarter-century, Black history has been shaped by groundbreaking achievements across politics, arts, sports, and social justice, fostering progress, representation, and systemic change. RELATED: 20 Songs to Celebrate Black History Month RELATED: Black History Month Trends On X, Here Are The Best Tweets #BlackHistoryMonth Barack Obama‘s election as the first Black President of the United States in 2008 marked a defining political […]
The acting lead attorney of the Southern District of New York and five other Justice Department officials resigned on Thursday rather than follow a directive to drop federal charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Memphis Sergeant Brandon Lea posted, "I think if the government pays reparations, then I want a refund for the slaves my ancestors lost."
Not only are egg prices through the roof, supermarkets have begun limiting the amount of eggs someone can buy.
Black-owned businesses play an important role in the building of generational wealth for a lot of families.
A wave of resignations has rocked the Justice Department after top federal prosecutors refused an order to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. At least six prosecutors, including Danielle R. Sassoon, the acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, stepped down in protest, marking a rare and public […]
Black-owned businesses play an important role in the building of generational wealth for a lot of families.
A wave of resignations has rocked the Justice Department after top federal prosecutors refused an order to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. At least six prosecutors, including Danielle R. Sassoon, the acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, stepped down in protest, marking a rare and public […]
MADRID, April 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Simone Biles stepped to the top of the Olympic podium three times in Paris last summer, and tonight she took a bow once more, this time on the stage of the Laureus World Sports Awards as she received her fourth Laureus Read More
Bishop T.D. Jakes announced he is passing the leadership of The Potter’s House to his daughter, Sarah Jakes Roberts, and her husband, Toure Roberts. Read More
Starting May 7th, travelers will need a REAL ID to fly within the U.S. or access federal facilities. Regular state-issued driver’s licenses or ID cards won’t cut it unless they’re REAL ID compliant. The switch, mandated by Congress in 2005 Read More
Shannon Sharpe is in the headlines, and this time it’s not because of his booming laugh or sports takes on ‘Club Shay Shay.’ Read More
