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“Do you know what today is?” For many Black Americans, those six words do more than recall a lyric. They evoke a feeling. “Anniversary” by Tony! Toni! Toné! has long been the soundtrack to wedding anniversaries and receptions, milestone celebrations, and quiet moments of gratitude. The song reminds us that anniversaries are not simply markers […]
From the shores of Africa, where griots shared words, songs and dance, our community has always been tied to storytelling. Over the past 250 years in America, it wasn’t about finding a voice but about building a foundation that would allow them to be heard. Despite racism, segregation, and limited opportunities, Black playwrights, actors, directors, and producers […]
This year, as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, Americans are reflecting on the events, people, and movements that have shaped the nation’s history. For Black Americans, that history includes slavery, the Reconstruction era, the Civil Rights Movement, and Juneteenth—the day on June 19, 1865, when enslaved Black people in Texas learned they were […]
Black Emancipation Day celebrations were never just festive gatherings. They were deeply theological, intellectual, historical, artistic, and political declarations of existence and belonging. In public parks, on parade routes, in the midst of brass bands and oratory, Black communities gathered to bear witness, not only to what had been survived, but to the truths that […]
On July 1, Danny Glover sat across from NBC’s Lester Holt on Today and spoke the words he had kept private since 2023. “I’ve been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s,” he told Holt. When Holt asked him whether losing his memories frightens him, Glover said he could live with it, adding: “I’m sure, as it advances, things […]
The first pics from Why Did I Get Married?, the long-running film franchise from Tyler Perry, have dropped. In this latest installment, the film’s favorite couples reunite in celebration as Marcus and Angela’s daughter prepares to tie the knot. After being apart for quite some time, they quickly learn that, as much as things change, […]
At a time when Black women and girls are actively losing civil rights and facing increasing social, economic, and healthcare inequity, organizations like the Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium are stepping up to the plate, sharing much-needed resources across 13 Southern states. The consortium is an intermediary fund; it directs donor resources to organizations […]
African futbol is having a moment, and that’s by design. Sort of. Teams from seven African nations are playing in the second round, or knockout stage, after advancing past group play at last week’s FIFA World Cup. That’s the most teams from the continent to ever advance past the group stage in World Cup history. […]
When planning a tropical vacation, one essential item to consider is the perfect swimsuit. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or exploring pristine beaches, having a swimsuit that not only fits well but also makes you feel confident and stylish is key. It’s summer, but who wants to sit in 100-degree weather at home when […]
It seems that Black women can do many things in the entertainment industry. They can become the most-awarded artist in Grammy history, break Billboard records, dominate the global touring circuit, and build billion-dollar brands. Yet there remains one thing Black women in entertainment are rarely afforded the freedom to do: age publicly. The conversation around […]