In an act of bipartisan support, the Bucks County Commissioners elevated Black history this week. According to reports, on Wednesday, the commissioners made an official proclamation recognizing Black History Month. It highlighted progress on what could become a key institution for African American heritage in the county. This is the African American Museum of Bucks […]
Chicago has become the center of national remembrance this week, as the memorial events honoring the life and legacy of civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. take place in the city. These gatherings reflect Jackson’s wide influence and the deep affection his supporters had for him around the world. Jackson passed away on February […]
A new national esports community for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) was announced on Thursday. PlayVS and Urban One are supporting it. For the first time, HBCU esports teams will be able to compete on a single, well-organized national platform made just for them. The three-year partnership was revealed during Black History Month. It […]
Behind one of the most significant breakthroughs in medical history is a figure whose story was hidden for decades by segregation and prejudice. Vivien Theodore Thomas is a Black American surgical technician without a formal medical degree. He helped develop life-saving heart surgery techniques for children while being classified and paid as a janitor. Born […]
In a quiet but important legal update, music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and his son, Christian “King” Combs, have settled with the Los Angeles law firm Summa LLP over a disagreement about unpaid legal fees, according to court records. The firm had sued the father and son in California state court, claiming they owed at […]
