Teyana Taylor is preparing for what could be one of the biggest nights of her career. The 35-year-old actress is nominated for her first Academy Award, but for now her toughest decision is who’ll be by her side on the big night. The One Battle After Another actress […]
*When we’re born with a gift, we’re not fully satisfied in our lives until we use that gift. No matter what that gift may be. So, when you’re born to be a comedian—to make people laugh—it’s hard to do anything different. It takes courage to move […]
Ricky Flores Death will not, and arguably cannot on any given occasion, ever arrive with any form of convenience. Even if you’re by the bedside to witness it happening, be it days or mere minutes before a loved one takes their last breath, the loss […]
The Black Arts Movement is getting a fresh look thanks to a new exhibit sponsored by the National Gallery of Art. “Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955-1985” explores the important role of photography and visual art in organizing and mass communication. At a time when Black […]
In July 1968, cartoonist Charles M. Schulz made history when he introduced fans of his popular “Peanuts” comic strip to Franklin, a Black boy who built a sandcastle with central character Charlie Brown after the two met at the beach. The first Black character to appear in a […]
A South African appeals court has ruled against a government heritage agency’s attempt to prevent the sale and overseas export of dozens of personal items once belonging to Nelson Mandela, dealing a blow to efforts to classify the objects as protected national heritage. As reported by the BBC, the […]
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