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 […]
Google Maps has changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” for users in the United States. This change follows an order from President Donald Trump. Google stated on Monday that they follow official government updates for naming places. In the U.S., users will see the name “Gulf of America,” […]
During the Super Bowl LIX halftime show, tennis star Serena Williams made an unexpected appearance, quickly becoming the highlight of the night. Serena Williams performed the Crip Walk dance, dressed in blue, right in front of the camera, thrilling millions of viewers. This dance move showed her pride in her roots from Compton, where she […]
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes expressed profound disappointment after a 40-22 defeat by the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 59, labelling the loss “the worst thing in the world.” During the game, Mahomes’ performance was marred by two interceptions—one of which was returned for a touchdown by Cooper DeJean—, a fumble, and six sacks. […]
Filmmaker Tyler Perry shared a special video on Instagram on February 5 to celebrate Black History Month. This video highlights the achievements of Black women, including Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex. Along with Meghan, other famous women like Nina Simone, Oprah Winfrey, and Tracee Ellis Ross are also featured. The video is set to […]
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