At 56, the hip-hop eminence and TV star can slip into Russian, stun arenas and delight executives. With Q-Tip as a producer, he’s returning to his first love: rap. By Melena Ryzik, The New York TimesPhoto, LL said his partnership with Q-Tip on his new album was invigorating, and he hopes to collaborate again. Dana […]
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Journalist withheld information about Emmett Till’s murder, documents show
William Bradford Huie’s newly released research notes show he suspected more than two men tortured and killed 14-year-old Emmett Till, but suggest that he left that out when it threatened his story. By Gillian Brockelln, The Washington PostPhoto, J.W. Milam, left. and his wife, join Roy Bryant, far right; and his wife, Carolyn Bryant, in […]
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President Biden designates Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument to commemorate civil rights history
On the 116th anniversary of the Springfield Race Riot, President Joe Biden signed a proclamation establishing the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument in Springfield, Illinois. By Stacy M. Brown, The AFROPhoto, Homes at 12th Street and Mason Street burned during the 1908 Springfield Race Riot. Photo, Cities And Towns Collection, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library […]
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Elizabeth Catlett—the artist who was seen as a threat to the US—gets her due with touring show
The survey of the American Mexican sculptor and printmaker will show how activism and art went hand in hand By Benjamin Sutton, The Art NewspaperPhoto, The Art Newspaper In the spring of 1970, Elizabeth Catlett, the American Mexican artist and activist, was forced to deliver her address to the Conference on the Functional Aspects of Black […]
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Wallace Amos: A Literary Advocate Black Kids Should Know
His journey from academic struggles to cookie magnate and literacy champion is one particularly significant for Black children nationwide. By Quintessa Williams, Word In BlackPhoto, Wally Amos in 1995 reads a story to kids from the Langston/Carver Boys and Girls Club in DC at a Forestville, Md. 7-11 store on Boone’s Ln. He is promoting […]
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The Lynching of Eliza Woods Following a False Accusation of Poisoning Her White Employer in 1886
On August 19, 1886, in in the small town of Jackson, Tennessee, a terrible injustice occurred when Eliza Woods, an African-American woman, was brutally lynched by a mob after being falsely accused of poisoning her white employer, Jessie Woolen. By Mr. Madu, Talk AfricanaPhoto, Cover of “Le Petit Journal”, 7 October, 1906. Depicting the race […]
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Roberta Flack, U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters & More Featured on New Poetry Album ‘On Imagination’
The Ebonie Smith-produced project also spotlights Valerie Simpson, June Jordan, Gwendolyn Bennett and others. By Gail Mitchell, BillboardPhoto, Tosin Gbadamosi Celebrating life through the lenses of contemporary African American poetry and lyrical art is the creative force behind the new Atlantic Records album, On Imagination. Produced by award-winning music producer, engineer and singer-songwriter Ebonie Smith, the project features 12 poems […]
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7 Black-Owned Delicious Meal Prep Services To Try
If you have a busy schedule or simply don’t like to cook as much, consider these black-owned meal prep services. By Dominique Fluker, EssencePhoto, Adobe Images Cooking isn’t for everyone, especially those with busy schedules or taxing responsibilities. Lucky for us, meal-prep services provide a healthy and easy solution to help us manage our time better while maintaining […]
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She didn’t see her Black heritage in crossword puzzles. So she started publishing her own
“I had never made a crossword puzzle before,” said Queens native Juliana Pache, 32, with a laugh. “But I was like, I can figure it out.” By Associated Press, The GrioJuliana Pache poses for a photo in Washington Square Park in New York in July. Photo, Pamela Smith/AP NEW YORK (AP) — It started a […]
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The Historic Magnolia House Is One Of The Few Remaining ‘Greenbook’ Stays Still Open To Guests
The Magnolia House’s story as a haven for Black travelers began in 1949 when Arthur and Louise Gist purchased the property. By Faith Katunga, Travel NoirePhoto, The Historic Magnolia House. The Historic Magnolia House, located in Greensboro, North Carolina, should be on many travelers’ must-visit lists. Staying here is a rare chance to stay at […]
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