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Tamieka Goode: Legal Lessons for the Black Community

Tamieka Goode, who calls herself a “pro-se litigation coach,” left a Montgomery County jail earlier this month after serving just 11 days of a 90-day sentence. Her controversial squatting case has...

Black Hair and Identity: Why Natural Hair Matters

In the United States, hair is more than just a look for Black people. It is a deep symbol of identity, history, and resistance. For centuries, natural hair and textured styles have been part of the...

Alvin Ailey Dancers Celebrate Black History Month in Atlanta

As Black History Month takes place across the U.S., the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is returning to Atlanta’s historic Fox Theatre from Feb. 11 to Feb. 15. They will present a powerful...

How Teyana Taylor Shapes Culture Through Her Jordan Brand Collaboration

In March 2026, American artist Teyana Taylor will release her latest collaboration with Jordan Brand, the Air Jordan 3 “Concrete Rose.” This sneaker combines innovative design with a personal story...

A$AP Rocky’s Vanguard Award: What It Means for Black Culture

A$AP Rocky is to receive the Vanguard Award for Fashion at the 57th NAACP Image Awards Fashion Show on 27 February 2026. This event will take place before the main ceremony on 28 February at the...

What Black History Month Should Mean Today

Every February, the United States observes Black History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements, struggles, and resilience of Black Americans. Over the decades, the meaning of this month has...

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...

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...