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How Black hair care grew Black power
One businessman from Chicago helped to spearhead the Black beauty industry by targeting the right consumers.
Read MoreVigil for Dr. Janell Green Smith highlights national crisis in Black maternal health care
The certified nurse midwife who fought for Black maternal healthcare died days after giving birth to her first child according to the obituary.
Read MoreThe New History of Fighting Slavery
A new book dives into José Antonio Aponte and his portraits of those enslaved in Cuba that showed their humanity–and ability to resist.
Read More‘It doesn’t look African’ – challenging stereotypes at Tate Modern
Modern works by artists at Tate Modern show that Africa art exists beyond the stereotypes of masks, and one tour guide is here to showcase it.
Read MoreThese Israeli artists are searching for home — at America’s only Catholic historically Black university
The project, which was intended to bring together Black and Jewish students, took off but faces future uncertainty.
Read MoreGladys West, mathematician whose work paved the way for GPS, dies at 95
West, who was recognized by the U.S. Air Force Hall of Fame in 2018 for her contributions to satellite modeling, has passed.
Read MoreWhy Black-Eyed Peas Still Matter on New Year’s Day
This delicacy, which is often associated with southern Black cuisine, has been a tie to African heritage, sustenance, and celebration.
Read MoreWhy Black Teens Are Less Supportive of School Cellphone Bans
While some cheer on cell phone bans, others worry that they will be unfairly enforced and used to punish students who already face more bias.
Read MoreIn Interview, Bennie Thompson Warns of Renewed Attacks on Black Voting Rights
The congressman, who hails from a small Mississippi town, knows there is plenty of work to do and hopes others will pick up the torch.
Read MoreAfrican millennials and Gen Z are quitting their big-city dreams to go make more money back on the farm
Despite plans for other careers and sometimes against their parents’ wishes, young people are returning to farming in Africa.
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