In a lively celebration of heritage, history, and student creativity, the Black Student Union (BSU) at Edwardsville High School (EHS) held a student-led Black History Month showcase on Feb. 24. This event highlighted Black culture and history for the local community. According to reports, the event took place in the Jon Davis Wrestling Center auditorium […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thousands of revelers filled downtown Oakland on Sunday as the city celebrated Black life, culture, and community. The Black Joy Parade returned for its ninth year. The crowds stretched along Broadway and into the surrounding blocks. This annual event has become a key part of Black History Month in the Bay Area. It honors the […]
In October 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave one of his most powerful speeches titled “What Is Your Life’s Blueprint?” to students at Barratt Junior High School in Philadelphia. This was just six months before his assassination. In this moment, King summarized a lifetime of success into three key principles that still resonate today. […]
