There are hundreds of books written about the history of Princess Anne County and Virginia Beach, but hardly any of them include African-American history in this part of our state. Two women in Virginia Beach decided to change that, leaving their own mark along the […]
The mother of Michael Brown, the unarmed black 18-year-old who was fatally shot by a police officer in 2014, is considering running for City Council in her home city of Ferguson, Missouri. “What I’m contemplating is running for City Council of Ferguson,” Brown’s mother, Lezley McSpadden, […]
The Obama Foundation recently announced the launch of a year-long initiative to connect and support 200 emerging leaders across Africa, with the goal of helping them create positive change in their respective countries and communities. For full article, select Source Link. Source: Obama Foundation Launches […]
Black people didn’t get our 40 acres and a mule after the Civil War, and we’ve yet to gain the trust and money to be brought into the cannabis industry at a foundational level. A twist on the industry of black celebrities endorsing white-owned cannabis […]
Black producers, directors, and writers are continuing to make strides behind the scenes of major films. Filmmaker Victoria Mahoney recently made history by becoming the first Black woman director for the Star Wars franchise, E News reported. Source: #BlackGirlMagic: Victoria Mahoney Becomes First Black Woman […]
Tiffany Haddish’s ascendance should surprise no one. The comedian/actress has been ready and now she’s just reaping the awards. Among them—landing the cover of Time’s 100 Most Influential People issue, a diverse list of the world’s most prominent newsmakers and culture-shapers. Source: Tiffany Haddish Lands […]
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