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…
Black Resilience in the Age of Shutdowns and AI
Introduction: Hard Times Never Broke Us Every few decades, America faces another crisis — and somehow, the story always sounds the same: layoffs, shutdowns, and fear. But for Black America,…
Government Shutdown About To Show Blacks How Strong We Are
Government Shutdown Is About to Show Black America How Strong We Really Are When the government shuts down and cuts off programs like food stamps, panic spreads fast. Headlines scream…
Terry Rozier’s Legal Team Just Made His Case Tougher
A Federal Foul Terry Rozier’s name is back in the headlines — and not for a highlight reel. The 31-year-old NBA guard was arrested by federal authorities for allegedly leaking…
Two Billion Acres Given Away — And Blacks Got Almost None
By Independent Rob | Black Perspective News Introduction Black land ownership For more than a century, the wealth of America has been measured in acres — not dollars. From the…
Angela Bassett Deserves Every Flower
🌟 A Legacy Etched in Excellence For more than three decades, Angela Bassett has embodied brilliance, beauty, and Black excellence on screen. When she enters a scene, the room changes…
John Boyega and the Next Wave of Black Sci-Fi
✊🏾 Breaking the Barrier When Star Wars: The Force Awakens premiered in 2015, millions of fans were introduced to a new face of heroism — a Black stormtrooper turned rebel…
The Buffalo Soldiers: Courage on America’s Frontier
The term “Buffalo Soldiers” was first used to describe the African-American Army regiments formed after the Civil War, marking the beginning of Black military service in peacetime.According to Wikipedia, these…
Harlem Hellfighters — America’s Unsung Heroes
The legendary Harlem Hellfighters began as the 15th New York National Guard Regiment, an African-American National Guard unit formed in New York City.According to Wikipedia and Empire State Plaza, the…
Benjamin O. Davis Jr.: The First Black General in the U.S. Air Force
Benjamin Oliver Davis Jr. - On October 27, 1954, history took flight. That was the day Benjamin Oliver Davis Jr. became the first African American general in the United States Air…