58 Years Ago, Virgil Lamar Ware Was Murdered While Riding on the Handlebars of His Brother’s Bicycle
While the tragedy of the 16th street church bombing covered the front of every newspaper, the murder of Virgil Lamar was swept to the side.
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Celebrate Eric Garner, Catalyst for the Black Lives Matters Movement, On What Would Have Been His 51st Birthday
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.
58th Anniversary of The 16th Street Church Bombing
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.
Fall Fashion Trends of 2021: African Diaspora Edition
Here are some trends that we will be seeing this fall, exhibited by fabulous influencers of the African diaspora.
Celebrate Olympic Gold Medalist, Jesse Owens
In 1936, Jesse Owens, competed in the Berlin Olympic Games, much to the dismay of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party.
5 Black Celebrities Who Have Opened Up About Mental Health
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.
How to Get Rid of Acne Scars on Melanated Skin
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.
How to Identify and Help People Considering Suicide
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.
Misty Copeland, First Principal Dancer In ABT History, Turns 39
In August of 2015, Misty Copeland became the first African American principal dancer in American Ballet Theatre’s 75-year history.
The Unseen Issue – Africa’s Massive Illiterate Youth Population
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.