Tag: African American

On September 17, 1849, Harriet Tubman and her two brothers courageously set out to escape the plantation for freedom up north. However, her brothers quickly turned back out of fear, leaving Tubman to push forward into the unknown completely alone. While history books rightly honor her as the legendary Moses of Her People, the full truth of her brilliance is far more complex than most classrooms ever let on.

The 78th Primetime Emmys are about to celebrate TV history live from Los Angeles on Sep. 14. With so much groundbreaking television showcased year after year, it's hard to believe that some Black shows and artists considered essential parts of the culture never received award recognition from the Television Academy. We've made a list of actors and shows that have been seriously snubbed at the Emmys over the years. So as we wait to see if certain shows take home prizes, we're looking back at notable series and stars that have never won a Primetime Emmy.

When preparing for fatherhood, I searched for resources and community in Chicago but found little compared to what was available to my wife. While supporting mothers remains crucial, I wondered where spaces were for fathers to prepare emotionally, discuss fears and build relationships. This led me to found Daddy Victory Club, connecting over 300 Black fathers through walks, fitness and conversations. Black fathers nationwide are organizing similar initiatives, yet these efforts remain largely invisible to institutions and media. Supporting fathers strengthens families by creating another informed, emotionally present parent.

After hitting historic lows just a few years ago, Black unemployment surged to 8.3% — the highest spike since the Covid-19 pandemic — leaving the jobless rate for Black workers more than double that of white Americans. Pair that disturbing statistic with a falling Black homeownership rate and a systematic rollback of DEI initiatives, and the National Urban League's alarm starts to look like a diagnosis: Black America is already in a recession.

John Boyd Jr., founder of the National Black Farmers Association, says Black farmers are suffering under the Trump administration after three decades of advocacy in Washington. He claims canceled agricultural grants and policies to increase foreign beef imports are pushing struggling farmers closer to losing their land. Boyd is frustrated that previous administrations provided billion-dollar funding and access to policymakers, while Trump has excluded him from White House events. He's also calling out Black leaders, athletes, and wealthy Americans for remaining silent as hundreds of farmers face foreclosure.

As Black folks, we have no shortage of sayings passed down as gospel, especially those heard growing up in church. From "God don't like ugly" to "cleanliness is next to godliness," these sayings were repeated so often we never questioned their biblical origins. While these generational words of wisdom certainly put the fear of God in our hearts, much of it isn't actually Scripture. Many sayings were rooted in the general idea of Scripture, borrowed from historical teachings, but remixed for easy digestion or simplified over time.