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10 Black Military Service Members Who Changed History
Memorial Day began in the mid-1800s as a way to honor the people who died in the American Civil War. The earliest Memorial Day celebration ever recorded was organized by Black Americans in...
Met Gala 2025 Live Updates: Red Carpet Looks As Celebrities Arrive To Honor Black Dandyism
It’s the first Monday in May, which for those in the fashion world know means one thing: the Met Gala! This year, the star-studded event will celebrate the Costume Institute’s exhibition “Superfine:...
Applications For $100K Grant Opens For Black-Owned Businesses In Kansas City
A local organization has opened applications for a $100,000 grant for Black-owned businesses in Kansas City, Missouri. Kansas City Generating Income for Tomorrow announced on Monday, May 19,...
The Rise Of Micro-Influencers In Black Entertainment Circles
In an era where social clout often translates to opportunity, the entertainment industry is shifting its gaze away from mega-celebrities and spotlighting a new, agile class of tastemakers:...
Powerful Moments That Shaped Black History In May
May, like all months, is filled with moments critical to the history and movement of Black people. May produced several giants of “our story.” The month also witnessed groundbreaking court...
Omaha Elects First Black Mayor
Omaha elected its first Black mayor, John Ewing Jr., ousting three-term Republican Mayor Jean Stothert in a race that is attracting attention far beyond city limits. Stothert conceded the race late...
