Sep 30, 2024 | Art, Culture
From the creation of the Liberty Bell in the 1750s to the world-famous Philadelphia Sound soul music of the 1960s and ‘70s, artistic innovation has long been a staple in Philly history. Today, the city’s thriving Afrofuturist scene is...
Sep 30, 2024 | Higher Education
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $3 million to be dispersed amongst multiple HBCU’s (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) to support The HBCU Ujima Collective, a groundbreaking initiative led by Miles College to enhance research capacity...
Sep 30, 2024 | Higher Education, Leadership, Politics
Vice President Kamala Harris, a proud alumna of Howard University and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., is going back to her HBCU roots. Now, Harris is bringing that legacy to the forefront of her campaign by partnering with Governor Tim Walz to launch an...
Sep 30, 2024 | History, Investment
In Clarksdale, Mississippi, a town that has a rich history but has also faced economic hardship, a new vision for empowerment is beginning. The Higher Purpose Hub, led by Tim Lampkin and funded by a $2.2 million federal grant from the Delta Regional Authority (DRA)...
Sep 30, 2024 | Real Estate, Women
In the heart of South Carolina’s coastline lies a small but profoundly significant stretch of land known as Atlantic Beach. Once a vibrant sanctuary for Black travelers during segregation, this four-block town boasts a rich history of African American land ownership...
Sep 30, 2024 | Film, Sports
Sports films have played a significant role in art and culture, capturing the intensity of competition, personal triumph and the resilience of the human spirit. From the earliest moving images in 1878, which featured a Black man riding a horse, to today’s emotionally...
Sep 23, 2024 | Books, Leadership
Banned Books Week, recognized each September, was founded by library activist Judith Krug in 1982 as a protest to the increase in censorship of literature. Krug believed that bans on books massively violated the First Amendment, freedom of speech. Books are...
Sep 23, 2024 | Art, Arts Education, Culture, Women
Black Girls In Art Spaces (BGIAS), a fast-growing community for Black women to explore the arts and champion Black artists, has expanded from an initial meetup at a Dallas art gallery to more two dozen chapters across the US and abroad in just two years. “The...
Sep 23, 2024 | Higher Education, Politics, Sports
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has received a significant endorsement from football legends of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The group, made up of former players and coaches—including several Pro Football Hall of...
Sep 23, 2024 | History, Inventors
On March 3, 1821, Thomas L/.Jennings became the first African American to receive a U.S. patent for his groundbreaking dry scouring technique. At just 30 years old, he earned exclusive rights to his invention, preventing others from using or selling his method without...
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