Eid Mubarak is a time of joy, reflection, and celebration for Muslims across the globe. It marks the end of Ramadan, the sacred month of fasting, prayer, and spiritual growth. On this special day, families and communities gather to express gratitude, share meals, and celebrate the strength and patience cultivated during the fast. It’s a […]
From being celebrated mainly in Texas, Juneteenth is now appreciated nationwide as it touches on the feelings, histories and culture of Black Americans. In 2025, people in Black communities across the country are remembering their freedom and honoring their legacy, pride, strength and progress. In cities as well as small towns, Juneteenth is recognized for […]
The world’s billionaire population reached a record high last year, with Forbes reporting a total of 2,781 billionaires globally. Amidst this vast wealth, only 11 of these billionaires are Black, representing less than 1% of the global total, and among them, just two are women, and eleven are Americans. Here’s a closer look at the […]
In the hot summer of 1955, a 14-year-old boy named Emmett Till left his home in Chicago to visit family in Mississippi. Back in Chicago, Emmett was known for his bright smile and playful jokes. But his mother, Mamie Till, worried about him going to the South. She warned Emmett that the way he acted […]
Rebecca Cox Jackson (1795–1871) was an African-American free woman, best known for her religious activism and for her autobiography. In 1859, she founded the first black Shaker community in Philadelphia. Rebecca Cox Jackson’s autobiography, titled “Gifts of Power: The Writings of Rebecca Cox Jackson, Black Visionary, Shaker Eldress,” was published in 1981 with editing by Jean McMahon […]
