Why Black People Dress up On Easter
While Easter is dedicated to serving the Lord, it’s also been a time for Black people to serve looks while honoring the ancestors.
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
LeBron James’ Comments About Memphis Have Some Calling Him a Culture Vulture
NBA superstar LeBron James made it plain that he’d rather not have to spend a
The Easter Speech Is The Original Masterclass of Black Excellence
Long before they became icons, voices like Martin Luther King Jr. and Oprah Winfrey were
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Anthony Anderson Graduates From Howard University: ‘It’s Literally Been 30 Years in the Making’
Fellow alumna Academy Award-winning actress Taraji P. Henson was also selected as this year’s speaker and a recipient of an Honorary Doctorate.
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How The Black News Channel Fell Apart
From gender discrimination to layoffs, the “CNN for Black viewers” struggled internally before it permanently shut down.
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Chris Paul’s Mom, Wife Harassed During Game Vs. Dallas Mavs
The incident happened on Mother’s Day, of all days.
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‘There’s No Such Thing as a Perfect Mother’: TLC’s Karen Derrico Doubles Down on All Things Motherhood
With Mother’s Day on the horizon, the Doubling Down With the Derricos star shares her unconventional motherhood journey with The Root.
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19-Year-Old Poised to Become Youngest African American to Graduate Law School in the Country
Haley Taylor Schlitz was accepted into nine law schools when she was 16-years-old.
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New Smithsonian Policy Returns Looted, Unethically Acquired Items
The policy, which applies to all 20 Smithsonian sites, was officially adopted last week.
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The Fed’s Interest Rate Hike Will Hurt Black Consumers
Economists say higher rates will be harsh in the months to come.