Black women are celebrated on Forbes’ 2023 ’50 Over 50′ list
This week, Forbes released their “50 Over 50″ list, which showcases powerful women – and over half of the women are Black women. The list includes environmental justice advocate Catherine Coleman Flowers, Viola Davis, Claudine […]
On this day in 1963, Whitney Houston was born
Today, we celebrate what would have been the 60th birthday of the legendary Whitney Houston, a voice that touched the hearts of millions and...
On this day in 1986, Spike Lee’s “She’s Gotta Have It” premiered in theaters
Director Spike Lee’s first feature-length film, “She’s Gotta Have It,” premiered in theaters on Aug. 8, 1986.
“She’s Gotta Have It” is a comedy...
On this day in 1960, Niger declared independence from French colonial rule
On August 3, 1960, Niger triumphantly declared its independence from French colonial rule, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s history. After decades of...
Family of Henrietta Lacks and Thermo Fischer Scientific in Talks To Reach Settlement
The family of Henrietta Lacks is currently in talks to reach a settlement with a biotech company after years of legal battles. According to...