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Throughout American history, Black protest movements have been consistently framed as dangerous, radical, or threatening — regardless of their goals, methods, or messages. From peaceful marches to community organizing, Black…
The Black Panther Party claimed they are prepared to defend communities against actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). These claims, widely shared on social media, have drawn strong reactions. There's praise…
Black Artist - Ownership of master recordings determines who controls how music is used, licensed, and monetized. Black artists across genres have struggled to secure that ownership, often losing out…
In 1866, just one year after the end of the Civil War, Fisk University was founded in Nashville, Tennessee. At a time when formerly enslaved Black Americans were fighting not…
Black Men Won the Right to Vote On January 8, 1867, a major, yet often overlooked, milestone in Black history occurred. On this day, Black men in Washington, D.C., were…
Phillis Wheatley became the first Black woman poet to be published in American history. Born in West Africa and enslaved as a child. Wheatley taught herself to read and write…
When Haiti became the world's first Black republic in 1804, it should have been a moment of global celebration. Instead, it became a warning. Haiti was born after formerly enslaved…
To this day, Black Wall Street Still Makes People Uncomfortable. Before the phrase “generational wealth” became popular on social media, black Americans had already built it. In the early 1900s, the…
Long before streaming platforms, major labels, or viral moments, Black music was already shaping the sound of America — often without credit, ownership, or protection. What many people don’t realize…
RIP Dizzy Gillespie On January 6, 1993, Dizzy Gillespie, one of the architects of modern jazz, passed away at the age of 75. Gillespie was a founding father of bebop.…