Aretha Franklin’s voice is recognized by millions, but her personal story remains less well known—by her own choice. In her 1999 memoir, From These Roots, the Queen of Soul opted to keep many of her life’s hardships private. The book largely omits details about pivotal and painful moments, including the loss of her mother when […]
Tahj “Queen Tahj” Williams, a New Orleans-based artist known for her expressive Black Masking technique, has made history as the first artist to handcraft the Super Bowl logo and theme art, rooted deeply in her hometown’s Indigenous and African heritage. As a prominent member of the Golden Eagles Tribe, Williams was inspired by her uncle […]
Tracy Chapman made history as the first Black artist to receive a CMA Award for Song of the Year and has been honoured with an honorary doctorate in Fine Arts from Tufts University, her alma mater. Estimates of her net worth differ, with Celebrity Net Worth citing $6 million, while The Richest claims it’s $8 […]
Oscar Robertson, also known as the “Big O,” is recognized as one of the greatest basketball players ever. He changed how people saw the role of a point guard, turning it from just passing the ball to being a powerful scorer and a key player in the team’s attack. Robertson started his impressive career at […]
In September 1957, a brave young girl named Dorothy Counts stepped into history. At just 15 years old, she walked towards Harry Harding High School in Charlotte, North Carolina, her father’s words echoing in her heart: “Hold your head high. You are inferior to no one.” It had been three years since the Supreme Court […]
