Fred Williamson is probably best known for his role in the Blaxploitation films Black Caesar and Hell Up In Harlem along with being a former professional football player. The Hammer celebrated a birthday this week. Williamson was born in Gary, Ind. in 1938, and was […]
Zendaya presented her first collection with Tommy Hilfiger on Saturday night in Paris with a soulful backdrop of music and featuring an all-Black cast of models. The actress, singer and now fashion designer wanted to pay homage to the Black women who have paved […]
While that may be a long-shot wish, she is going to be the first woman — other than a kicker — who will attend college on a full football scholarship. Harris, 22, signed a letter of intent this week with Central Methodist University in […]
Mayor Vi Lyles made history in December 2017 when she took office in Charlotte, N.C. as the city’s first Black woman mayor. With her balanced leadership style, Mayor Lyles has been a breath of fresh air and inspiration to many in the Queen City. Born […]
For a Black dancer like Misty Copeland, the journey to becoming the prima ballerina that she is now takes years of sacrifice. But in one incident where she was asked sacrifice the hue of her skin, the acclaimed dancer drew the line. At a special […]
Spike Lee won his first Oscar on Sunday night. The filmmaker took home the Oscar in the Writing (Adapted Screenplay) category for his work on “BlacKkKlansman.” Lee thanked his grandmother for putting him through college and graduate film school. He also urged people to […]
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