Arts & Culture

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month: Exploring the Ties Between Native Americans and Black Americans

Native American Heritage Month, celebrated each November, offers a powerful opportunity to honor the history,…

3 Mystical and Witchy Black Women in History

Depending on the stories you’ve heard, you might think of witches in one of two…

Powerful Parenting: The Rise of Black Families in Genre Fiction

Sci-fi and fantasy film and television are finally broadening their horizons and providing us with…

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11 Empowering Facts About Afro Colombians

Colombia has long been a popular travel destination for many Black travelers. Besides the tropical…

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The Story of James Weldon Johnson, Creator of the Black National Anthem

On February 12, 1900, five hundred students of the segregated Stanton School in Jacksonville, Florida,…

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8 Things about African Mythology You Should Know

You’re most likely familiar with Greek mythology, but what about African mythology? For most people…

An Unofficial History of Southern Soul Food

Soul food is an important staple of the Black community and one of the most…

Has the Black Slave Narrative Overstayed its Welcome in Cinema? Let’s Talk About It

African Americans are multi-faceted. Let’s start with this. We are singers. Fighters. Dancers. Politicians. Scholars.…

How ‘In Living Color’ Changed Super Bowl Halftime Forever

There are few sporting events that command as much excitement and attention as the Super…

How to Celebrate Thanksgiving Properly in a Black and/or Indigenous Household

Indigenous communities have debunked the elementary school story of Thanksgiving. A peaceful exchange between pilgrims…