James Baldwin addresses the crowd after participating in the march from Selma to Montgomery in support of voting rights, in 1965. | Source: Robert Abbott Sengstacke / Getty UPDATED: 7:10 a.m. ET, Aug. 2, 2021 Novelist, essayist, and playwright James Baldwin, who would have turned 97 years old on Monday, stands out as one of…
Source: Ulf Andersen / Getty UPDATED: 6:45 a.m. ET, Aug. 2, 2021 — Monday marks what would have been the 97th birthday of renowned Harlem writer James Baldwin. Among the many great Black writers in canons of Black literature, Baldwin etched his mark in history with his candid and brilliant words on Black America and systemic oppression….
Source: The Washington Post / Getty Imitation is usually considered the greatest form of flattery. But when imitation trends toward co-opting, it can come across as stealing another’s ideas. Virginia-based political strategist Atima Omara noticed a striking similarity between Republican Glenn Youngkin’s recent ad entitled “Focused” and an ad from Sen. Reverend Raphael Warnock. …
Clark Atlanta University and Spelman College are the latest institutions in a wave of HBCUs that have launched efforts to erase student debt. The Atlanta-based schools recently announced they would clear outstanding student balances for the 2020 and 2021 academic years, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College clear student balances https://t.co/T5LMsuzVdz —…
The 29-year-old has gained a TikTok following of over 1.7 million for her witty and educational videos about foraging for food When Alexis Nikole Nelson was first introduced to foraging at five years old, she didn’t know she would go on to become a viral TikTok sensation known as the Black Forager to 1.7 million…
Rapper Big Sean has been a fierce advocate for youth empowerment and he’s pushing his efforts to inspire youngsters to follow their dreams forward. The music artist—whose real name is Sean Anderson—has invested in a new workforce and entrepreneurship program at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan. Big Sean Among Investors Giving $1.5…
Leading Democratic candidates Nina Turner and Shontel Brown exchange heated accusations ahead of voting Ohio’s 11th Congressional District primary has become contentious in the final days before Tuesday’s vote as leading Democratic candidates Nina Turner and Shontel Brown exchange harsh criticisms of each other. A beautiful afternoon talking with #OH15 voters in Athens! Have you…
Slavery and racism historically prevented and disrupted Black marital unions and continues to plague the Black community and Black relationships today Fans of the 2000 film Love and Basketball can testify to the collective heartbreak felt when Quincy McCall (Omar Epps) dunks on Monica Wright (Sanaa Lathan) to win their final game that would decide…
Throughout history Black athletes have instrumentally shaped the landscape of hockey, but their contributions have often gone overlooked. A new documentary being produced by LeBron James and Drake will bring the narratives of these unsung Black hockey trailblazers to the forefront, Deadline reported. SpringHill, DreamCrew And Uninterrupted Canada Team For Hockey Doc ‘Black Ice’, With…
The program is part of PepsiCo’s $400 million commitment to supporting Black communities The National Urban League (NUL) and the PepsiCo Foundation have announced the first group of Black-owned restaurants selected to receive a portion of $10 million through a joint grant program called the Black Restaurant Accelerator Program. The program is part of PepsiCo’s…
