The Brownies’ Book is a Black Children’s Magazine from almost 100 years ago
Every revolutionary magazine needs a striking cover, and in January 1920, one appeared. It was a photograph of an African-American girl donning … Keep Reading
Silent film of Black couple kissing discovered, added to National Film Registry
They are on screen for less than 30 seconds, a couple in simple embrace. The man, dressed in a suit and bowtie, … Keep Reading
The Mobile Good Food Market Brings Fresh Produce To Low-Income Neighborhoods
Urban areas are difficult for someone who wants to maintain a fresh diet. The main reason is money: fresh vegetables and fruits … Keep Reading
Prada Removes Products with Blackface Imagery Comparisons
Prada is being accused of selling blackface merchandise within their new accessory line called Pradamalia, a “whimsical collection of characters” recently added to their … Keep Reading
Photographer Bruce Talamon captured Black joy in the glory years of Soul and Funk.
Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White had one name in mind for his memoir photos: Bruce Talamon. The photographer, who has … Keep Reading
From Beyoncé to Sorry to Bother You: the new age of Afro-surrealism
There he was, dangling into the void. Sinking, arms outstretched, helplessly clawing at the air. Jordan Peele’s satirical horror Get Out introduced … Keep Reading
62 Black Women Who Are Writing Hits for TV and Hollywood
For The Hollywood Reporter’s largest shoot ever, members of Black Women Who Brunch, a networking group co-founded by Lena Waithe, gather to … Keep Reading
Durham Aims to Preserve The Black Wall Street Legacy With an Ownership Program
Durham, N.C., was once known nationally for its “Black Wall Street,” a cluster of flourishing Black owned financial institutions and businesses that … Keep Reading
Black Owned Bookstores Are Making a Comeback
If you happen to be looking for a black-owned bookstore to do some holiday shopping this year, there’s some good news. Black-owned … Keep Reading
The Photos That Lifted Up the Black Is Beautiful Movement
The intersection of West 125th Street and Seventh Avenue in Harlem was, for decades, a center of Black nationalism. Street orators — … Keep Reading