Black History
Philly Makes History: Cherelle Parker Elected As First Female Mayor
In a historic turn of events, Philadelphia has a new leader, and it's a moment to say, "Philly stand up!"...
PragerU’s New Frederick Douglass Animated Lesson Sparks Criticism Online
Overtly Conservative educational content creator, PragerU, is getting rightfully bashed online for its inaccurate depiction of Black abolitionist and former...
‘The Little Mermaid’ Is Criticized By An Advocate For Not Having Slavery
The release of Disney's remake of "The Little Mermaid" was criticized by an advocate who said the movie should have...
TikTok’s ‘Gen Z Historian’ Educates On Black Heritage Flag
Kahlil Greene's impactful TikTok videos and advocacy for Black history awareness lead to a special invitation to the White House...
Zaila Avant-Garde: From Spelling Bee Champ To Author Extraordinaire
Meet Zaila Avant-garde, the remarkable teenager who is rewriting the rules of success. At just 15 years old, Zaila has...
Mississippi Hotel That Once Kept Martin Luther King Jr. Safe During Segregation, Got Demolished
It was the end of an era for the E.F. Young Jr. Hotel, a now-demolished Mississippi hotel that hosted several...
The Episcopal Diocese of New York Apologizes For Its Role In The Transatlantic Slave Trade
A church in New York is going above and beyond to atone for its role in the transatlantic slave trade....
Retired Black Vietnam War Veteran Finally Awarded Medal Of Honor After 60 Years
Retired Vietnam War Colonel Paris Davis, hailed as one of the first Black officers to lead a special forces team...
A 17-Year-Old’s Fearless Act Earns Him Highest Honor In U.S. Army’s JROTC Program
Kaheem recently earned a Medal Of Heroism after he saved a friend’s life following a shooting in North Philadelphia last...
Tulsa Race Massacre Survivor Lessie Benningfield Randle Turns 108
Happy Birthday, Queen! 👑
