Black History
Can you spot all her nods to Black history and culture through her fashion?
New data shows a racial divide when it comes to how historical events are viewed.
With news of Tommy Ford's untimely passing, NewsOne decided to revisit the origins of the Martin sitcom, where the actor earned his name.
Ed Lover and Monie Love sat down to chat with Cheo Coker, creator of Marvel’s latest work and popular collaboration with Netflix, “Luke Cage.” Also in his company were music producer Adrian Younge and A Tribe Called Quest‘s Ali Shaheed Muhammad, who were both in charge of creating the soundtrack and score for the show. […]
The ask for a statue of the abolitionist has been brought forth before but failed in 2012 and 2013.
From Tommie and John’s Black Power salute to Gabby Douglas becoming the first African American to win an individual gymnastics title, here are some of the most memorable moments for African Americans in the Olympics.
T.I. talks about the new reboot of Alex Haley‘s 1977 “Roots” series and what it’s like to be in the remake when he wasn’t even alive for the original airing! He explains his character, Cyrus, and what his story is. He also opens up on why he thinks it’s so important for black people, especially […]
T.I. talks about the new reboot of Alex Haley’s 1977 “Roots” series and whether it has been reworked to catch the attention of a new generation in a new, digital age. He explains why he thinks it will reach today’s generation of kids, whether it be the first night it airs or later on. Monie Love describes […]
The U.S. Treasury announces that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.‘s photo will be added on the back of the $5 dollar bill. According to WSB Local News, President Abraham Lincoln’s picture will remain on the front, but the back will feature historic events at the Lincoln Memorial, including images of renowned opera singer Marian Anderson, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. […]
Akilah Johnson is the first African-American artist to win the national competition, proving that Black art also matters.
In an effort to end a decades-long frozen relationship between the U.S. and Cuba, President Barack Obama made history when he became the first president in nearly 90 years to visit the island siloed from the rest of the world since the Cold War conflict on Sunday.
There’s no denying how huge Black History Month was this year. In fact, the cosmos even treated us to the gift of a leap year, giving us one more day for celebration. While looking back on February, there were moments that shifted the conversation surrounding Black Pride among Hollywood, politics, and television. From Beyonce’s Black […]