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 […]
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. […]
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