From Black History Week to Black History Month
The seeds for Black History Month were planted in 1926 when the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) established the second week of February as …
The Role of Black History in Our Current Racial Discourse
This is an important Black History Month. Last summer’s Black Lives Matter protests brought racism to the forefront of our national discourse. The demonstrations were sparked by current events, particularly …
Cicely Tyson’s Incredible Legacy
Today we honor the legacy of icon Cicely Tyson who passed away yesterday afternoon at age 96. Her on-screen performances and off-screen words of wisdom have inspired several generations. Tyson …
Could WarnerMedia’s HBO Max release plan be an opportunity for Black voices in film?
WarnerMedia made waves with their recent decision to release their entire 2021 slate on HBO Max and in theatres simultaneously. This unprecedented move threatens to shift fundamentals of the film …
Black Americans and COVID Vaccine
Black Americans have been dying of COVID at disproportionate rates. What does that mean for vaccine rollout? Racial and ethnic minorities have been bearing the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic. …
MEAGAN GOOD MAKES DIRECTORAL DEBUT IN FILM INSPIRIED BY HER INNER CIRCLE
As we watch Kamala Harris shatter the glass ceiling, I have no doubt that one of the first calls she made after receiving the VP nod was to her crew! …
REMEMBERING THE LEGACY AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF HANK AARON
Today we remember Hank Aaron, the baseball legend who changed the face of the sport. Aaron died today at age 86, but his legacy as an all time great will live …
Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman, Maya Angelou and the Black Oral Tradition
Kamala Harris wasn’t the only Black woman centerstage yesterday. Amanda Gorman, the first youth poet laureate, shared brilliant words of resilience and redemption at the inauguration. With every word she …
Howard Alum Opens Up a Culinary Vocational School in Washington
Brandi Forte has had a full career. You name it, she’s accomplished it. And she attributes her success to her ancestors and hard knocks upbringing in Southern California. The Howard …
How the Racial Wealth Gap is Spelled Out Through Retirement Savings
Welcome to 2017! President Obama has exited the stage, and a Trump presidency is now reality. If you’re still not shocked, remember this: Right now, more than half of all …