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6 Black Designers Who Changed Fashion Forever

Fashion is more than clothing, it’s identity, culture, and storytelling. Black designers have long been at the forefront of this transformation, blending heritage, innovation, and bold vision to...

Beyond MLK: Black Freedom Fighters Who Rarely Get Recognition

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...

Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Grammy-Nominated Memoir Highlights Black Leadership Beyond the Court

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...

10 Black Inventors Who Changed Everyday Life

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...

Shirley Raines, Founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz, Dies at 58

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...

Living Black American Art Legend: Kerry James Marshall

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...

2026 Women of Influence Awards: Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson Honors Black Women Leaders

Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson will be hosting the 2026 Women of Influence Awards. This is an award that honors Black women who are making outstanding advancements in business and community leadership...

Tony Powers: The Decatur’s First Black Mayor in 200 Years

When Tony Powers was selected as Decatur’s first black mayor earlier this month, the moment carried the weight of history. For the first time since the city was founded more than two centuries...

Jackie Salvatore Sworn In as New York’s First Black Woman Sheriff

HUDSON, N.Y., A historic chapter in New York law enforcement opened on January 2 as Jackie Salvatore was sworn in as Columbia County sheriff, becoming the first Black woman ever elected to that role...