One major Holiday tradition is coming back in a big way after the COVID-19 pandemic sidelined the event last year to television-only for spectators to watch. The 95th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is planning on taking it “to the streets this year” with some modifications among those planning to attend. There will still be a […]
Reading books may be going out of style in America, but there are seemingly more published Black authors today than ever before.
Saturday will be action-packed with multiple marches in D.C., and across the country, along with a Saturday evening virtual Jubilee celebration centering on the work of notable Black feminists.
Changemakers like Cori Bush and Stacey Abrams are carving historic milestones in history, fighting for women's rights regarding equal pay and ensuring that their ballots are recognized and accounted for during election season-- but this hasn't always been the case.
The holiday to celebrate the "independence" of Americans in the United States is often commemorated with an excessive amount of fireworks from backyard functions to large scale events like the Macy's Day parade. The question is: how much money is spent on fireworks each Independence Day?
“A lot of people say, ‘Oh, what’s the big deal, a bunch of Black people are just flying from here to there,’ but it is a big deal,”…
Will Smith, Barack Obama and Nas were just a few personalities from the world of entertainment to share what Father's Day means to them.
Now that Juneteenth is being recognized nationally, here are some ways to celebrate over the weekend.
Why is it so hard to shop for men? They rarely give hints about what they truly want or sometimes they act like they don’t need anything at all. With Father’s Day only a few days away, if you’re still undecided on what to purchase we’ve got you covered. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER. […]
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee shares the history of Juneteenth, what it means to our people, and the importance of it becoming a federal holiday.
The Senate votes unanimously to make Juneteenth a federal holiday, and now the bill goes to the House of Representatives for a vote before President Biden can sign it into law.
Friday will mark the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth! Wondering how you can make the most of your Juneteenth celebration? The best way to start is by getting educated on why we celebrate the holiday in the first place! President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, which ended the legal practice of slavery, went into effect on January […]