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📜 Who Were the Buffalo Soldiers? The Buffalo Soldiers were originally members of the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments, which were formed in 1866 following the Civil War. Soon after, the 24th…
When you see someone delivering for GrubHub in the pouring rain, cold, or blazing heat, there’s a good chance they’re just a person trying to make ends meet. Apps like…
The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 happened on July 27, 1919. This was one of the deadliest race riots in American history. It began in Chicago, marking a dark and pivotal chapter…
In July 1965, Constance Baker Motley made history. She did not make it through a protest, but with a pen and the decisive support of the people. She was sworn in…
The Harsh Reality: How Instacart Exploits Black and Brown Communities for Cheap Labor In recent years, gig economy platforms like Instacart have promoted themselves as flexible ways to earn money.…
Mental health is a vital component of our overall well-being. However, for far too long, it has remained a taboo topic within the Black community. The result? Generations of unspoken…
Remembering Emmett Till. On July 25, 1941, Emmett Louis Till was born in Chicago, Illinois. At just 14 years old, Emmett would become an enduring symbol of racial injustice in…
George Clinton Celebration Today, July 22, we celebrate the birthday of one of the most innovative and influential musicians in American history — George Clinton, the visionary behind Parliament-Funkadelic and…
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…
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.…