April 25 marks the 107th birthday of jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald, born in 1918 in Newport News, Virginia. Despite early hardships, including being orphaned and...
On April 25, 2025, a national town hall meeting was held at Shiloh Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., to assess President Trump’s first 100 days...
Marion County, Indianapolis, has experienced a surge in Black-owned business applications and revenue. Despite this growth, challenges such as limited access to capital and anti-DEI...
Olympic gold medalist and University of Houston alumnus Carl Lewis has been named Grand Marshal for the 2025 Houston Art Car Parade. The event celebrates...
Following the death of Pope Francis, African Catholics are hopeful that the next pope could be the first Black pontiff in modern history. Prominent African...
Comedian Kevin Hart is set to host the 2025 BET Awards, marking the event’s 25th anniversary. Having previously hosted in 2011, Hart returns to celebrate...
In response to President Donald Trump’s executive order criticizing the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture for promoting a “divisive, race-centered ideology,”...
Reverend Darnell Pierce, a prominent Houston pastor, was arrested while leading a peaceful demonstration advocating for police accountability. The incident has sparked discussions about the...
In response to federal rollbacks of DEI programs, California lawmakers have proposed new reparations bills aimed at addressing historical racial injustices. The legislation includes measures...
Aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe became the first Black woman to travel with Blue Origin, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. Bowe’s journey highlights her...
