The video of Eric Garner’s treatment by Police and his death sparked outrage all over the country. “I can’t breathe” echoed as people marched through the streets demanding justice.
Shortly before 11AM, the congregation was shaken by an explosion, and they knew it was no accident. The 16th Street Baptist church was a predominantly Black congregation and the space was often used as a meeting place for Civil Rights activists.
Here are some trends that we will be seeing this fall, exhibited by fabulous influencers of the African diaspora.
In 1936, Jesse Owens, competed in the Berlin Olympic Games, much to the dismay of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party.
Research shows that stereotypes about mental illness often prevent people from seeking treatment or speaking out. In light of World Suicide Prevention Day, we recognize Black celebs who have opened about their mental health struggles.
We’ve all been through the trials and tribulations of experimenting with what works to get skin clear and even. An unexpected pimple is annoying enough, but the acne scars and dark marks it leaves behind are often worse. Learn more about acne scar treatment here.
Learning about the risk factors and warning indicators, such as anxiety, personality changes, self-harm behavior, a recent life crisis, and discussions about wanting to die, can help save a life. Let’s talk about statistics, warning signals, and preventative methods in this post.
In August of 2015, Misty Copeland became the first African American principal dancer in American Ballet Theatre’s 75-year history.
It’s 2021, and a shocking number of Africa youths can’t read and can’t write a coherent, short, simple sentence on their daily activities. With the challenges of poverty, overcrowded classrooms, and unqualified teachers, six years of primary school is not enough for many children to build literacy skills.
Research shows that a boy who has a father as a reading role model during his early literacy years is more likely to develop the behaviors of a literate person. This fact creates a powerful charge for a father as a reading role model.
