Debbie Allen wants you to remember her name and likeness with a new Barbie doll. The Fame actress has received the honor as part of the Barbie Signature Tribute Collection.…
The Supreme Court is weighing whether regular marijuana users can legally own firearms, a decision that could put millions of Americans at risk of breaking the law. On Oct. 20,…
BBC reporters are not allowed to wear “Black Lives Matter” t-shirts in the newsroom, with the gesture deemed too political and “not appropriate.” BBC Director-General Tim Davie made the announcement…
Oct. 20 is dedicated as National Chicken & Waffles Day. The day honors the irresistible relationship between fried chicken and waffles, the comfort food that is steeped in African American tradition. This year,…
Pearl Cleage, an acclaimed writer known for her emphasis on Black feminist ideology, now reigns as a 2025 recipient of the Legacy Playwrights Award. Cleage currently works as a distinguished…
During the pandemic, a perfect storm of historically low mortgage rates, remote work, and a scramble for more space fueled an unprecedented homebuying frenzy. This created a white-hot seller’s market…
Florida recording artist Rod Wave recently revealed that he has made more money relying on his business acumen, making $14 million by taking over control of his own merchandising. The…
Crystal Brown, co-founder of biotechnology company CircNova, is climbing the ranks as a Black woman in technology, an amazing feat all without having ever studied biology or tech, AfroTech reports.…
You can now refer to comedian Katt Williams as Dr. Williams, as he has just received a Doctorate in Humane Letters from Miles College. According to HBCU Gameday, the Ohio…
Stacy Davis Gates, president of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), plans on fighting for more funding for schools and universities after being elected president of the Illinois Federation of Teachers…