Dr. Sebi, the Court Case, and the Truth Behind the Myth
For years, the story has been repeated online, in interviews, and across social media:Dr. Sebi went to court and proved he cured AIDS. That version of events has become cultural…
Prince Hall and the Brotherhood Built When Doors Were Closed
Prince Hall was born around 1735, most likely enslaved. By the time he reached adulthood, freedom had been secured, but freedom came with sharp limits. Colonial America offered Black people…
Black journalists told the truth when nobody wanted to hear it.
Black journalism - In an America where mainstream newspapers ignored Black communities—or distorted them beyond recognition—Black journalists stepped into a role that went far beyond reporting. They became record keepers,…
Black Filmmakers Before Hollywood Funding
Black Filmmakers - Long before Hollywood budgets, studio lots, and award campaigns, Black filmmakers were already telling stories on screen. They didn’t wait for permission, approval, or funding. They worked…
The Black Press — Why Our Newspapers Mattered
A Press Built Out of Necessity Before social media, before 24-hour news cycles, and before mainstream outlets showed any consistent interest in Black life, Black communities built their own press.…
Black Women Need to Start Dating the Men That Want Them
There is a hard truth that doesn’t get enough attention in conversations about Black dating and relationships — and avoiding it has cost too many women time, peace, and emotional…
How Social Media Is Silencing Black Voices
Let’s be real — Black culture runs the internet. We create the dances, trends, slang, comedy, music, and challenges. We are the viral moment. But when it comes to visibility,…
The Power of the Black Dollar: Spending Habits
The Power of the Black Dollar: Spending Habits That Build or Break Us For decades, Black Americans have been told to “buy Black,” “support the culture,” and “build our own.”But…
From Harlem to Hollywood: The Journey of Ving Rhames
A Harlem Foundation Born Irving Rameses Rhames on May 12, 1959, in Harlem, New York. Ving grew up in a neighborhood that taught him the value of toughness and authenticity.…
Assata Shakur: The Revolutionary Spirit Lives On
The Woman Behind the Name Assata Shakur, born Joanne Chesimard on July 16, 1947, in Jamaica, Queens, grew up during an era when racial injustice defined daily life for Black…