By Quintessa WilliamsWord in BlackWhen this year’s National Assessment of Educational Progress showed Black kids’ reading proficiency was the lowest of any racial group, some critics…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — When you work in the field of sport and play, it’s easy — convenient even — to insulate yourself from disruptions outside the…
Lyn Hughes’ legacy centers on preserving overlooked narratives of Black labor movements, particularly the Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. Hughes, founder of…
Brian Robinson has styled some of the biggest names in entertainment. He has worked with Vanessa Simmons, Angela Simmons, Naturi Naughton, Bobby V, and Cyn Santana,…
Picture this: a high-powered, effortlessly chic Black woman struts through the glass doors of a fashion empire, her heels clicking like a metronome of success. She’s…
Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, passed away on March 23, 2025, after a battle with glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer. She…
In nine years at the helm of the Episcopal Church, Bishop Michael Curry – the first Black person to hold the title, led the church through…
Navigating the endless digital aisles of Amazon’s fashion marketplace can feel like searching for sartorial needles in a haystack. With thousands of options at every price…
George Foreman, one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time and a successful business leader, has passed away. He was 76. Foreman’s passing was confirmed…
Christian Menefee to run for late Congressman Sylvester Turner’s CD-18 SeatWhen I heard that Christian Menefee was stepping down as Harris County Attorney to run for…