Tag: African American

For generations, Black broadcasters used the airwaves to introduce new artists, challenge the status quo, build community and cultivate some of the most iconic voices in American media. Before podcasts and social media, Black radio was where culture lived and thrived. From breaking racial barriers to fighting for the blues, our disc jockeys made history.

The family of a 63-year-old missing grandmother of five filed a missing persons report after they were unable to contact her while on a trip to visit a friend. Then they began receiving suspicious messages from her phone asking for money and mentioning people the family didn't recognize.

Back-to-school planning means checking off supply lists, picking out first-day outfits and readjusting to school hours. For many Black families, it also means searching for guidance that's typically shared through private conversations and networks. Whether your student is learning the ABCs or preparing for the SATs, these 15 tips can help.

The 2026 Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival has officially kicked off, and it's already looking like a beautifully Black affair! From sneak peeks of highly anticipated films to panel discussions with big stars, this year's event is off to a fantastic start. Director Gina Prince-Bythewood premiered a sneak peek of her upcoming film, Children of Blood and Bone, and participated in a panel discussion alongside The View cohost Sunny Hostin and star Thuso Mbedu. The film is slated to drop in January 2027. Filmmaker Nneka Onuorah and acting legend Laverne Cox also spoke on GLAAD's Reel Change panel about Black film and culture.

Washington, D.C. was long ago dubbed Chocolate City in recognition of its significance as a place where Black residents built communities, elected leaders and created a cultural legacy that has shaped America for decades. But under President Donald Trump's second term, a new wave of battles over who controls the capital continues to rock residents and visitors alike. D.C. has long struggled with its lack of statehood, which many fear has opened the floodgates for the federal government to meddle in local affairs.

Our students are not running from. Our students are running toward. They are running toward Historically Black Colleges and Universities to belong before defending their belonging in the larger world becomes a daily test. That is the story of HBCU enrollment surging, and it's a story that deserves to be told without a foil. They are not settling for us; they are selecting us.