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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10 Books Celebrating the Rich History of Black Cuisine to Honor Juneteenth
Like most American traditions, Black people were essential to how we eat.
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5 American Cities That Thrive on Black Culture
From museums and art galleries to delicious food experiences, there’s so much to discover.
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The Grave of a Former Slave Turned Florida State Senator May Be Buried Under What's Now A Tampa Parking Lot
As Juneteenth approaches, Tampa’s local NAACP wants the city to commit to finding the graves that once rested at College Hill Cemetery.
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Students Help the School From Remember the Titans Forget Its Racist Namesake
T.C. Williams was the superintendent of Alexandria City Public Schools for years. He was also a noted segregationist.
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Two White Families Got Riled Up After Two Black Students Beat Their Kids for School Honors in Mississippi
The school now has two valedictorians and two salutatorians as a result.
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NC Plantation Cancels Juneteenth Event Where 'Massa' Would Have Waxed Poetic About the Confederacy
The mayor of Charlotte and other town and county officials have spoken out against the ill-conceived event.