Beyoncé Just Dropped Some New Ish…And This Time, I’m Not Mad.
When Beyoncé dropped her Formation video last year, I felt some kind of way. I also had something to say.… … Keep Reading
Why Many African-Americans Haven’t Been Outraged By Puerto Rico’s Devastation…but Should Be.
About eight years ago, I took a trip with one of my mentors, Dr. Marta Moreno Vega, to Loiza, a… … Keep Reading
Chicago Deposits $20 Million Into Its Last Black-Owned Bank
Chicago City Treasurer Kurt Summers announced Monday a $20 million city deposit into Chicago’s last remaining black-owned bank, Illinois Service… … Keep Reading
13 Black Women Who Were The “FIRST” To Do It
Time Magazine recently launched “Firsts”, a celebration of women who broke ground in their fields — from the arts and… … Keep Reading
Sloane Stephens beats Venus Williams to reach U.S. Open final
Sloane Stephens reached her first Grand Slam final at the U.S. Open at the expense of seven-time Grand Slam champion… … Keep Reading
Forgotten Black Women of Early Hollywood On Display at CAAM
Hollywood has long had a problem with representation and diversity, especially concerning anyone female and nonwhite. In the first half… … Keep Reading
Chance The Rapper Raises $2.2 Million For 20 CPS Schools
Grammy Award winner Chance The Rapper announced Friday that he raised $2.2 million to help 20 Chicago Public Schools schools… … Keep Reading
Deaf Fashion Blogger Sisters Use Style to Inspire The Disabled
Fashion bloggers Hermon and Heroda Berhane were seven years old when they both mysteriously went deaf at the same time.… … Keep Reading
Marshawn Lynch sits during National Anthem
Marshawn Lynch just scored another point (no pun intended) with me and many others on Saturday. The Raiders’ running back… … Keep Reading
Money flowing into the Natural Hair Industry is a Blessing and Curse for those who built it up
Miko Branch was deep asleep when her sister Titi woke her up to celebrate. After months of experimentation in the… … Keep Reading