The Tragic and Inspiring Story of WNBA Coach Dawn Staley
From losing both of her parents to suffering her own personal tragedies on and off the court, it’s time we get to know more about Staley. Here’s your reintroduction!
Everything You Need To Know About Fredi Washington, The Black Hollywood Star Who Refused To Pass As White
Here’s everything you need to know about Fredi Washington, the Black woman who refused to
Why Black People Dress up On Easter
While Easter is dedicated to serving the Lord, it’s also been a time for Black
The African Pope Behind Easter That You Never Heard of
African-born Pope Victor I (c. 189–199 AD) pushed for Easter to be celebrated on Sundays
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How The Lip Bar Grew From One Woman’s Brooklyn Kitchen
Her current mainstream success has been a work in progress.
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23 Black Celebs and Characters To Dress Up As on Halloween 2022 [UPDATE]
From Lizzo’s tour ‘fits to King Richard’s tennis shorts, here are some ideas for Halloween costumes with a little sumthin…sumthin.
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The World Series Will Be Missing One Big Thing: African-American Players [Update]
“America’s pastime” has taken an enormous step backward since the days of Jackie Robinson.
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LeBron, Chris Paul Join Celeb Investors In Apparel Brand
The new deal gives them creative input in a brand athletes have rocked for years.
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Real Housewife Cynthia Bailey is Serving Up a Spooky Sangria in Time for Halloween
We had a special Halloween Happy Hour with the RHOA star.