April Reign, the creator of #OscarsSoWhite, is here to help Hollywood find the diverse actors it needs. Her new website, Akuarel, launched on Friday as a digital database for historically overlooked groups in entertainment and creative industries. “This answers one of the issues raised by […]
A missing painting known as the “African Mona Lisa” broke records after reportedly selling for more than $1.6 million. The artwork “Tutu” was created by Ben Enwonwu during the aftermath of Nigeria’s bloody civil war and went missing shortly after being painted in 1974. Source: […]
Melissa Harville-Lebron Diversity in sports racing is lacking as only a few people of color are part of racing organizations such as the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR). But Melissa Harville-Lebron is a Black American woman that owns a NASCAR team franchise. […]
Entertainer/Civil Rights Activist the late, great Lena Horne is now the 41st Honoree in the Black Heritage Stamp series. The United States Postal Service honored the iconic star by adding her image to the Forever Stamp. “We honor the 70-year career of a true […]
In recognition of the beauty, uniqueness, and unrelenting spirit of black women who consistently persevere, My Black Is Beautiful celebrates those who boldly push their limits; Women like Olympic athlete Elana Meyers Taylor who, out of sheer will, challenged herself to master a new sport […]
On Halloween , many people love to dress up as their favorite characters, but for others, playing the part of someone they admire is actually a lifestyle. Insert: the cosplay community — a group of creatives who are passionate about costume play. Source: This Black […]