Empowerment

The Mother of Education: How Susie King Taylor Set the Foundation for Black Education

“Young women who want an education will not be stopped.” The quote from Indian actor…

The Story of Darlene Anderson, One of Roller Derby’s Unseen Titans

African Americans have made some significant contributions to the history of American sports, achieving many…

Black Women Athletes: Their Humanity Is More Important Than Their Abilities

Athletes are modern-day superheroes. They run at speeds that are comparable to a moving car…

Alabama Brawl Draws Awareness to Racial Tension and Commendation for Black Solidarity in the Community

By now, you’ve seen the video of the brawl at the Alabama Riverfront dock in…

Celebrating 75 Years of Black Women’s Leadership in the Armed Forces

This year marks 75 years since the pioneering Women’s Armed Services Integration Act was passed,…

Hattie McDaniel: A Legacy We Must Never Forget

On February 29, 1940, Hattie McDaniel entered the annals of African American history as the…

Betty Reid Soskin, the 100+ Year Old National Park Ranger, Helping the World Become a Better Place

You only live once is a very limiting expression. Although birth to death is viewed…

Why Black Women Are the Most Educated Group in the United States

“Angry,” “ghetto,” “loud,” and “sex symbols” have all been terms used to describe Black women.…

Juneteenth: The Holiday Honoring the Emancipation of Formerly Enslaved Black Americans

For generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of the darkest chapters in…

A crowd celebrates Pride month with rainbow flags in a city street.
Celebrating Pride Month: How to Be a Good Ally to the LGBTQ Community

Pride hasn’t always been a month-long rainbow-everything celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer…