Why a handwritten will found in Aretha Franklin’s couch got R‑E‑S‑P‑E‑C‑T from a jury
The four-page document, drafted in 2014, will now guide how the singer’s multimillion-dollar estate and royalties will be distributed among her heirs.
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Empowering Successful African Small Business Entrepreneurs and Owners
African small business owners are defying the odds, embracing innovation, and creating their paths to success.
Mount Afadja (Mt Afadjato or “Avedzeto.”)
Are you an adventure seeker looking for a new challenge in Ghana? Look no further than Mount Afadjato, the highest mountain in the country!
The Role of Black Women in Shaping American History
Black women have played an integral role in shaping American history, yet their contributions often go unrecognized and underappreciated.
Black-Owned Restaurants in Pittsburgh, PA That you Should Try
There are so many hidden gems in Pittsburgh in terms of food.
Soulful Salute: Souleymane Cissé, a Trailblazer Celebrating African Excellence in Filmmaking
Cissé is a celebrated Malian film director who has been making movies since the early 1970s.
Noted Historian Charles L. Blockson Remembered
Charles Blockson, a noted historian, author, bibliophile and collector, has died at the ageof 89. He is being remembered as the “architect of one of the most prestigious collections of African American artifacts in the US.”
Remembering First US Black Catholic Priest, Fr. Augustus Tolton
His journey from slavery to priesthood and his unwavering commitment to his faith continue to inspire generations, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit and the power of unwavering belief.
Empowering the Black Community: The Case for an African Credit Rating Agency and Its Potential Impact
A recent study by the UN showed that subjective biases in credit ratings had cost African countries a combined US$74.5 billion.
Milisuthando: A Powerful Documentary Sparking Conversations on Black Identity in the African Community
Taking the form of a personal essay, it’s an intimate story about family and ancestors, about “inside apartheid’s experiment” and negotiating the complex world of post-apartheid South Africa.