Black History is a reminder of the legends who pushed this country closer to justice. However, the same names always get the attention. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dominates the spotlight, but the movement for equality was driven by countless black freedom fighters. It was a group of organizers, rebels, thinkers, and everyday Black folks. […]
Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman on the U.S. Supreme Court, has achieved another milestone in her growing legacy. Her memoir, Lovely One: A Memoir, received a Grammy nomination for Best Audio Book, though it did not win. Despite not winning, the nomination underscores her influence beyond the courtroom, showing how Black leaders are […]
Many Black inventors who changed daily life are frequently overlooked when discussing innovation. However, their concepts subtly influence everything from home comforts to traffic safety in the contemporary world. You probably use or profit from the inventions of these ten Black inventors on a daily basis. 1. Garrett Morgan: The Traffic Signal Before the invention […]
Shirley Raines, the founder and chief executive officer of the nonprofit Beauty 2 The Streetz, has died at the age of 58, the organization announced Wednesday on Instagram. Her family and the nonprofit have not disclosed a specific medical cause of death, and authorities are awaiting the results of an autopsy before releasing further details. […]
Kerry James Marshall has long been celebrated as one of the most influential contemporary artists in America. His groundbreaking work has not only reshaped the art world but also highlighted the experiences of Black Americans in a way few artists have achieved. Marshall’s monumental painting, Past Times sold for $21.1 million at Sotheby’s New York in 2018. […]
