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 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…
Denzel Washington Movies We All Should’ve Watched
Denzel Washington is one of those rare actors who brings intensity, grace, and authority to every role he touches. As his newest film gets ready to hit theaters, I wanted…
Public Enemy: Hip-Hop and Black Consciousness
Public Enemy is one of the most influential hip-hop groups in music history. They emerged in the late 1980s with a mission far beyond entertainment. Public Enemy came to educate,…
1944 Philadelphia Transit Strike: When Racism Halted a City
In August 1944, Philadelphia was brought to a standstill—not by war, but by a battle over race and power. The Philadelphia Transit Strike, which lasted from August 1 to August…