Tag: African American

After emancipation, formerly enslaved Black Americans built communities of their own, acquired land, raised families and created places where they could live with greater independence from racism. Known as freedom colonies, these historically significant settlements were established during Reconstruction and to escape Jim Crow. Residents created support systems that allowed families to live more independently, establishing churches, schools and homes. Today, descendants are working to preserve these communities by maintaining family land, organizing reunions and passing histories to younger generations, ensuring these important places and stories are not forgotten.

Lincoln Motion Picture Company, founded in 1916, was the first Black-owned film production company in America. Created by brothers Noble and George Johnson in response to the racist film The Birth of a Nation, it aimed to portray Black Americans with dignity and humanity. Now, director Brennan DuBose is reviving this historic studio for a new generation, emphasizing accurate storytelling through partnerships with academic institutions and prioritizing the full range of Black experiences and excellence in modern filmmaking.

We're halfway through the college football season, and we're about to make Black history. In the ninety-one years since they started giving bronze trophies to the nation's top college football player, no group of finalists has been exclusively Black. That's changing this year. It's about to be an all-Black December.

With Halloween right around the corner, we're revisiting some real-life horror stories that are far more chilling than fiction. Forget ghost stories or urban legends; these are real cases involving Black people whose lives were upended by racial violence, disturbing crimes, wrongful convictions, unexplained deaths, and failures of the justice system. These stories may send a chill down your spine, but their truths deserve to be remembered long after Halloween ends.

For decades, Black athletes have successfully converted cultural fame into political power. By stepping out of the game into public office, these trailblazers have tackled systemic inequality, reformed legislation, and advanced civil rights. Far from resting on their athletic achievements as elected leaders, they proved that sports can serve as a vital launching pad for civic leadership.

Pastor Jamal Bryant sparked social media debate with a sermon criticizing Black people who renounce Greek organization affiliations but remain silent about President Trump's policies. Bryant acknowledged individuals' right to leave the Divine Nine fraternities and sororities, yet questioned their lack of conviction against Trump's rhetoric. He defended these organizations' philanthropic work, citing civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks who were members. Online reactions split sharply, with some praising Bryant's message about hypocrisy and others accusing him of misleading his congregation away from Christian doctrine.