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60 years ago today, famous Black entertainer Nat King Cole passed away. Nat King Cole was considered one of the greatest singers of all time. He was born as Nathaniel…
Happy Valentine’s Day! The older we get, some of us might look forward to this day and the rest of us might dread it. Everything is heart- shaped, a dinner…
On February 5th, 2025, Trayvon Martin would have turned 30 years old. His life was tragically cut short at just 17, but his death became a turn- ing point that…
Mrs. Charlotte Kelly Bryant, a proud Houston na- tive, has dedicated her life to the service and em- powerment of her community. Born and raised on the west side of…
Frederick Douglass was born into slavery in 1818, but he didn’t know the exact day. After escaping slavery and becoming a free man, he chose to celebrate his birthday on…
On February 12th, 1909, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded as a response to the ongoing violence, racism, and discrimination Black Americans were facing. …
[Photo: Trevor Hughes/USA Today Network] Sonya Massey’s family and Sangamon County agree to a $10 million settlement over her fatal shooting on July 6th, 2024. Massey was 36 years old…
From February to May, Southern and Gulf Coast communities eagerly anticipate crawfish season. For Black communities, the connection to seafood culture runs deep, tracing back to the days of slavery.…
[Photo: Mike Segar/Reuters] Houston native Jalen Hurts, quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles made history last night in Superbowl LIX with an amazing performance against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City…
In January 2025, President Trump issued an executive order that changed how the government and businesses deal with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and programs. DEI is designed to…
