14-Year-Alena Analeigh McQuarter Makes History
At just 14 years old, Alena Analeigh McQuarter has achieved what many only dream of—graduating from college and earning early acceptance into medical school. The California native and Texas resident…
Shedeur Sanders From Fifth-Round Pick to Preseason Starter
Shedeur Sanders entered the 2025 NFL Draft widely projected as a potential first-round quarterback. However, he slid all the way to the fifth round. That's where the Cleveland Browns surprised many…
The Inspiring Journey of Darion and Varion Walton
From Humble Beginnings in Texas Darion and Varion Walton, identical twin brothers from Jewett, Texas, grew up in a low-income, single-parent household. Raised by their hardworking mother, Sophia, the brothers…
Mike Brown: The Tragedy That Sparked a Movement
In Ferguson, Missouri, Mike Brown, an unarmed 18-year-old Black teenager, was shot and killed by a police officer on August 9, 2014. His death and the circumstances surrounding it ignited…
🎬 5 Black ’90s Comedies Movies We All Loved
🎥 5 Black '90s Comedies We All Loved The 1990s gave us some of the funniest, most iconic Black comedies ever put on screen. These films brought the culture, the…
The Voting Rights Act Signed on August 6, 1965
Voting Rights Act of 1965 On August 6, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act, a landmark piece of legislation that outlawed discriminatory voting practices targeting African…
Tubi Helping Black Movie Makers Get their Shine
The Rise of Tubi: A New Platform for Black Creativity In a media landscape long dominated by major studios and gatekeepers. Tubi has emerged as a game-changer, especially for Black…
The Rosewood Massacre: A Forgotten Town, Remembered 100 Years Later
Rosewood - In January 1923, the small, prosperous Black town of Rosewood, Florida, was burned to the ground. We have to acknowledge this as one of the worst racially motivated…
The Life and Times of Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry’s journey from a turbulent childhood to becoming one of the most successful filmmakers, playwrights, and entrepreneurs in the world is nothing short of remarkable. Known for creating the…
Today in Black History: The Birth of Barack Obama
On August 4, 1961, Barack Hussein Obama II was born in Honolulu, Hawaii.Obama would go on to make history as the 44th President of the United States. He served two…