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The Class, Dignity and Intellect of The Obamas Will Never Be Up for Debate
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama famously told us, “When they go low, we go high.” The quote is embedded in my brain. After our Forever First…
Black History Month Moment of the Day: The Harlem Hell Fighters
On December 27, 1917, the 369th Infantry Regiment (originally the 15th New York Colored Infantry Regiment) became the first all-Black U.S. combat unit to be…
Black History Month Moment of the Day: Jackie and Rachel Robinson
The world knows Jackie Robinson for being a pioneer in the sport of baseball. Without a doubt, he was that, but to limit his accomplishments…
Black History Month Fact of the Day: Ella Fitzgerald
While most of the world is still buzzing about last night’s star-studded Grammy Awards, we want to acknowledge the talented songstress who blazed a trail…
What Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy Teaches Us About Resistance, Resilience and Being Radical in the Age of President Trump
Let’s get a few important things out of the way: The Reverand Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. was not the docile, unintimidating, conflict avoider that…
What Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy Teaches Us About Resistance, Resilience and Being Radical in the Age of President Trump
Let’s get a few important things out of the way: The Reverand Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. was not the docile, unintimidating, conflict avoider that…
Op-Ed: Janice Combs Isn’t Responsible For The Man Diddy Turned Out To Be
Everyone has been discussing and dissecting the documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning. Executive produced by fellow hip-hop mogul Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, the highly anticipated…
7 Political Books By Black Women Authors To Read Now
The news cycle is increasingly intense, and most of us can barely keep up these days. A huge part of what is dominating our news…
EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Chicago Community Rallying for Justice After Vicious Attack on Black Mom and Son
While the rest of the country prepares for large gatherings and festive meals of turkey and stuffing, the tragic story of Corshawnda Hatter still haunts…
Layoffs and Loss: Why Black Women Deserve Compassion This Holiday Season
One Sunday last month, while at church, I bumped into fellow Black mom, *Rachel, as she picked up her twin sons from Sunday School. We…
