Tag: Black History

Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson Dead

The world is mourning Rev. Jesse Jackson, a titan of the civil rights movement and two-time presidential candidate, who died at 84. Known for his iconic refrain Keep Hope Alive, he spent six decades on the front lines of the fight for justice and equality.

13 Queens. One Undeniable Legacy.

Since 1990, 13 Black and Black Biracial women have shaped the history of Miss USA. From the military to STEM and journalism to criminal justice reform, these women broke barriers, redefined leadership, and used the crown for impact far beyond the stage.

Laila Edwards Makes Team USA History

Laila Edwards made history at the 2026 Winter Olympics, becoming the first Black woman to play for the US Olympic women’s ice hockey team. The 22-year-old Wisconsin standout shattered a nearly 30-year barrier and recorded an assist in a 5-1 victory.

Ava DuVernay and Byron Allen unite for “King vs. The United States of America”

Ava DuVernay and Byron Allen unite for "King vs. The United States of America"—a powerhouse project chronicling Coretta Scott King's relentless decades-long battle against the government's whitewashed MLK assassination narrative, proving Black widows rewrite history.

Djimon Hounsou: Actor, Icon, Legend

Shout out to 𝗗𝗷𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗼𝘂 . Our Benin -American actor has been our Black Fantasy leading man for a while! Give this man his flowers He wouldn't have been a bad choice for Kang either.

High Kicks, Higher Stakes.

Jennifer Jones made history as the first Black Rockette, but her road was blocked by barriers. In her new memoir, 'Becoming Spectacular,' she reveals the racism, the "unwritten rules," and the resilience it took to stay on the line and battle Stage 3 cancer.

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