Remembering Malcolm-Jamal Warner: Legacy of a Cultural Icon
Published: July 21, 2025 Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his iconic role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, tragically passed away at the age of 54 while on vacation with…
The New Orleans Tribune: First Black Daily Newspaper
The New Orleans Tribune On July 21, 1864, a historic milestone in American journalism was born—the founding of The New Orleans Tribune, the first Black daily newspaper in the United…
Honoring Nelson Mandela: A Legacy of Freedom Born on July 18
Honoring Nelson Mandela: A Legacy of Freedom Born on July 18 On July 18, 1918, in the small South African village of Mvezo. A child was born who would grow…
Unrest in Cairo: Remembering the 1967 Illinois Race Riots
On July 17, 1967, the city of Cairo, Illinois, descended into chaos following the suspicious death of Private Robert Hunt, a young Black soldier found hanged in a local jail…
Remembering Eric Garner: 11 Years Later
On this day in 2014, Eric Garner, a father of six and lifelong resident of Staten Island. Garner was placed in an illegal chokehold by the New York Police Department.…
What Really Happened in The Amistad Trail
The Amistad trial was one of the most significant legal battles in U.S. history. It began in a quiet courtroom in New Haven, Connecticut. In 1839, a group of enslaved…
Today in Black History: July 15 – The Birth of Forest Whitaker
🎭 Early Life & Education Born on July 15, 1961, in Longview, Texas, Forest Steven Whitaker relocated with his family to Carson, California.. He initially pursued athletics at Cal Poly Pomona on…
Madam C.J. Walker: America’s First Self-Made Female Millionaire
Madam C.J. Walker was more than just a successful entrepreneur — she was a symbol of Black excellence, determination, and self-reliance. Born Sarah Breedlove in 1867 to formerly enslaved parents…
Who Was Malcolm X?
Malcolm X was one of the most influential and controversial Black leaders in American history. Born Malcolm Little in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1925. Malcolm rose from a life of hardship,…
The Top Black Sitcoms of All Time
📺 The Top Black Sitcoms of All Time Black sitcoms have long served as a mirror to the culture, mixing humor, truth, and resilience. These shows made us laugh, cry,…