The first Black Disney princess, Tiana, from The Princess and the Frog was inspired by beloved New Orleans native Leah Chase. Disney storytellers drew from
Black Music Month annually provides a national window to celebrate the history of urban music from a collective viewpoint. The roots of Black music are
Beno and Meechie have been friends for years. The duo known as HxG has been praised for their musical chemistry. “I think growing up together
The Jamaican dancehall genre has grown from being an alternative expression of music to having massive mainstream appeal. Recognized as a celebration of Black culture
Dawn Staley has the heart of a champion and an innate ability to bring out the champion in others. The six-time WNBA All-Star enjoyed a
Reality show pioneer Shaunie Henderson is an exceptionally brilliant entrepreneur with an eye for talent and a remarkable sense of timing. The first “Basketball Wives”
Peter Macon initially had reservations about taking the role of Raka, an elderly orangutan, and the self-appointed historian of all primates in the new Kingdom
It is a great time to be from Detroit, especially if you’re a fan of hip-hop or football. On the gridiron, the University of Michigan
Tareasa Johnson broke the internet with her 50-part TikTok series titled, “Who TF Did I Marry?” Like many women, Johnson dreamed of meeting a man
Being the first lady of a church comes with weighty responsibilities. So, when Aventer Gray accepted her husband John Gray’s marriage proposal over 13 years
According to a report from the First Round 10 Year Project established to fill the gap between individual angel investing and Series A investing, companies
In the summer of 2023, Hulu announced the spring 2024 release of Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told and social media went wild. Black Gen
Crystal Renay has a story that resonates with millions of women. After meeting the man of her dreams and falling in love, she learned the
Top professional athletes share a determination that drives them to perform and excel to a level of success that only 10 percent of players achieve
When many people ponder life’s meaning, they think beyond themselves, into the future where pehaps something they did right in their life positively impacts the
February has the distinction of being a celebration marked on calendars for both Black history and Black love. The latter is best played out by
During the Los Angeles leg of his press tour to promote the movie Bob Marley: One Love, Kingsley Ben-Adir radiated a relaxed, almost serene vibe,
Award-winning writer and director Ava DuVernay is one of the most influential change agents to emerge from the African American community in years. Unlike Malcolm
Veteran actress Jasmine Guy recently added an Emmy Award to her long list of loft accomplishments. Guy received the prestigious Outstanding Actress in a Short
Actor-comedian Thomas “Nephew Tommy” Miles subscribes to school of thought that there are some constants in life that will remain the same until the end
