In an age where every stat line and highlight reel is examined for answers, Michael Jordan has shared a surprisingly humble and wise perspective. In the latest episode of MJ: Insights to Excellence, a series aired by NBA on NBC, Jordan tackled a question that has fueled sports debates for years: Who is the Greatest […]
Dozens of historic Black churches across the United States are receiving millions of dollars in preservation funding. This effort aims to protect institutions that have long been central to faith, culture, and civil rights in African American communities. Through the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, new grants totaling $8.5 […]
Three former presidents of the United States, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden, will lead a tribute to the late civil rights leader, the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. This happens at a public memorial service on Friday in Chicago. The event, called “The People’s Celebration,” is by family members and organizers. It concludes a […]
In the midst of renewed national discussions about historical memory and cultural preservation, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is gaining attention with its ongoing exhibition “At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at HBCU.” This powerful showcase celebrates the legacy, resilience, and contributions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities […]
As RodeoHouston continues its 2026 run from March 2 to March 22 at NRG Park, one date stands out. This is Black Heritage Day on Friday, March 6. The day celebrates Black American contributions to Western heritage during the popular rodeo season. The event is expected to attract around 135,000 attendees. It continues a tradition […]