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Melissa Noel
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Savoring Heritage: The Creole Food Festival Celebrates Diverse Flavors And Cultural Connections Of The Diaspora
The Creole Food Festival has become a culinary beacon, illuminating the diaspora’s vibrant flavors and rich culinary traditions. This year, as it returns to New York…
“We’re Not Going Back”: Day 3 of the DNC Offered A Forward-Facing Vision For The Country With Tim Walz’ Debut, Punchy Speeches And A Surprise Appearance By Oprah
The theme for the third night of the Democratic National Convention(DNC) was “A Fight For Our Freedoms,” and many of the evening’s speeches addressed that…
A Beacon Of Sustainable Fashion
In the heart of Detroit, where creativity and resilience intertwine, Tracy Reese has carved out a legacy that transcends fashion. She has built an impactful…
Telling Our Stories: How StoryCorps And The Jordan Brand Will Amplify Black Voices With The “Brightness In Black” Initiative
StoryCorps, a national nonprofit dedicated to elevating the voices of everyday individuals, has launched a groundbreaking new initiative, Brightness in Black. In collaboration with Michael…
Women Of Mas: Redefining Beauty And Black Femininity With Grenada’s Spicemas
Grenada’s Spicemas is much more than a celebration. It’s a pulsating heartbeat of the island’s culture, history and spirit on a stage where the past…
Black Women In The News: Kristen Welker’s Trailblazing First Year As Moderator Of “Meet The Press”
When Kristen Welker made history just over a year ago as the first Black journalist to host NBC’s flagship politics show “Meet the Press,” she…
Nikki Giovanni, Renowned Poet And Icon Of The Black Arts Movement, Dies At 81
Nikki Giovanni, the trailblazing poet, activist, author and professor whose words redefined Black literature and culture, passed away on Monday, December 9. She was 81…
Kamala Harris Made A Historic Run For President: New Book Captures Her Groundbreaking Journey Through Photos
The 107-day campaign of Kamala Harris for President of the United States was more than a political run—it was a seismic moment in American history….
Jimmy Carter, 39th U.S. President And Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Dies At 100
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a global humanitarian, passed away peacefully at the age of 100 in his hometown of…
Congressional Black Caucus Hits Historic Milestone With 62 Members In The 119th Congress
On Friday, the 119th United States Congress officially began as new members took the oath of office on Capitol Hill. It was a historic day…