Black History Month

Actors Christian Keyes and Darrin Dewitt Henson in "Black Coffee"

28 Days of Black Movies: ‘Black Coffee’ is not the next superhero movie but it is a fun little rom-com that features Christian Keyes, so all is well

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Black History museum will decide fate of Richmond’s Confederate monuments

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Black history meets Afrofuturism at Carnegie Hall

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Advocating for Black women’s health lands business owners in Target

Through their apparel brands, Jacqueline Dow and Kim and Keyondra Lockett encourage Black women to pursue their total health and…
/ February 7, 2022
Actors Aml Ameen and Aja Naomi King in "Boxing Day"

28 Days of Black Movies: ‘Boxing Day’ is the Black Christmas movie for the African Diasporan in you

Back in 2018, a curious thing happened: "Black Panther" came out and suddenly, all of Black America was interested in…
/ February 7, 2022

Spotify CEO condemns Joe Rogan’s use of slurs, but says he won’t silence him 

In a statement, Daniel Ek said he and the staff at Spotify "have a clear opportunity to learn and grow…
/ February 7, 2022

Pennsylvania teens among students nationwide protesting book bans on stories of color

The wave of bans on educational materials about race prompted students across the county to take their education into their…
/ February 6, 2022
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Hotels with heritage: created with us in mind

This amenity-rich suite of properties is also rich in Black legacy are the perfect places to recharge this Black History…
/ February 6, 2022

Awkwafina leaves Twitter amid criticism over AAVE appropriation

Awkwafina has left Twitter after addressing critics who said she has avoided accountability for appropriating AAVE throughout her career.
/ February 6, 2022

10 African Queens You Should Know About

From royal advisors to leading the frontlines in war, these women brought effective change to their kingdoms with grace and…
/ February 6, 2022
House Oversight Committee Holds Hearing On Accessing Election Audit In Arizona

Eleanor Holmes Norton, Cory Booker seek Congressional Gold Medals for Black Civil War soldiers

Eleanor Holmes Norton and Cory Booker announced a proposed bill that Norton said may give descendants of Black Union troops…
/ February 6, 2022
UK Special Screening of "Dune"

Zendaya on her ‘Euphoria’ character, Rue: ‘I have such a love and protective feeling over who she is’

"Euphoria" is well into its second season, and just five episodes in, the acclaimed drama is deeper, bolder and darker…
/ February 6, 2022
Fannie Lou Hamer

Donor funds Fannie Lou Hamer scholarship at University of Mississippi 

The University of Mississippi received a $100,000 gift in the name of Fannie Lou Hamer for students in African American…
/ February 6, 2022

Houston’s BLCK Market gives ‘buying black’ a boost

The Texas-based company expects to have 25,000 people attend its Black History Month market events this year.
/ February 6, 2022
Actors Wyatt Cenac and Tracey Heggins in "Medicine for Melancholy"

28 Days of Black Movies: ‘Medicine for Melancholy’ is a movie about Black life boxed in a daylong excursion into Black identity 

Every time I watch the movie "Medicine for Melancholy," I feel really bad for Micah (played by Wyatt Cenac).
/ February 6, 2022