Harriet E. Wilson, born Harriet Adams around 1825 in Milford, New Hampshire, is widely recognized as the first Black woman to publish a novel in the United States. Yet for more than a century, both her life and work were largely forgotten. In 1859, Wilson published Our […]
Nationwide — 8-year-old track star Hope Bradley from Gwinnett County has captured the nation’s attention by winning double gold medals at the 2025 USATF Youth Junior Olympics. Competing against top athletes from across the country, Hope sprinted her way to gold in both the 400m and […]
Howard University graduating students 2025 hear a salient message from actor LeVar Burton. Photo: Roy Lewis By Hamil R. Harris From playing the slave, Kunta Kinte, in Roots to playing a crew member on the Enterprise in Star Trek, LeVar Burton is an Emmy award-winning […]
Nationwide — The SMC Full Circle Doula Birth Companion Training, LLC (SMC Doulas) proudly presents the 3rd Annual SMC Doula Conference, now featuring nearly 30 confirmed speakers, presenters, and subject matter experts in what promises to be the most inspiring conference for doulas. Taking place at the […]
It’s been a long time coming for WWE superstar Naomi, but she has finally reached the promised land, and wrestling fans are saying it’s about damn time. Naomi didn’t miss her opportunity to cash in her Money In The Bank contract, using it to give […]
Some Black women in film don’t need a dozen chances to make their mark. One role. One performance. One unforgettable presence—that’s all it took. This list honors 20 Black women in film whose breakout performances became instant cultural milestones. These weren’t just great roles. They were turning […]
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