Juneteenth
Juneteenth: The True Independence Day
Juneteenth: June 19, 1865 — the day the last enslaved Black people in the United States were officially told they were free.
Brother Vader
black women
Black Women: Underrated and Overlooked in Music
Black Women Who Defined Late '80s and Early '90s Dance Music and Their Global Impact The late 1980s and early 1990s marked a golden era for dance music, particularly with the explosion of house, garage, and electronic music on both sides of the Atlantic. While these genres have
Angie Stone
Angie Stone: A Soulful Journey Through Music and Legacy
The Black American Cultural Council Mourns and Honors a Neo-Soul Icon Few artists in modern soul and R&B have left as profound an impact as Angie Stone. With a career spanning multiple decades, she has not only graced the world with her mesmerizing voice but also shaped the
Black Economic Empowerment
If it make dollars, then it make sense!
The Power of Recycling Black Dollars: Strengthening Black Economic Prosperity As Black History Month comes to a close, it is an important time to reflect on the progress Black Americans have made and the work that still needs to be done to ensure economic empowerment. One of the most impactful
Black Americans
Service: Its Only Reward
The Unyielding Patriotism of Black Americans in the U.S. Military: Service, Sacrifice, and the Struggle for Recognition Throughout American history, Black men and women have served in the military with unwavering dedication, despite facing systemic discrimination and racial injustice both within the armed forces and society at large. Their
betrayal
Sellout
The Price of Betrayal: Meritorious Manumission and the Legacy of the Blood Traitor As Black History Month draws to a close, it is important to reflect not only on the triumphs of the past but also on the deep wounds inflicted by betrayal. While history uplifts the heroes of the
California Legislative Black Caucus
The CLBC Fails Again
The California Legislative Black Caucus and the Reparations Charade: A Justice Delayed, A Debt Denied The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) has once again stepped into the spotlight, reviving the reparations conversation with a fresh round of press junkets. After a disastrous previous year filled with missteps and hollow promises,
Black American identity
The Beast Walks Among Us...
The Skin-Jobs Who Cosplay as Black Americans In the grand theater of socio-political discourse, there exists an unsettling phenomenon—an infiltration not of allies but of carefully placed actors. These individuals wear the aesthetic of Blackness but lack the lineage, the historical wounds, and the lived experience that define Black
Kendrick Lamar
Black Excellence on the World's Biggest Stage
Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Performance: A Powerful Embrace of Black American Heritage The Super Bowl halftime show has always been a stage for culture-shifting performances, but Kendrick Lamar’s appearance at Super Bowl LIX was nothing short of revolutionary. In just under 13 minutes, he not only delivered