History
Will Smith has put Instagram down for a moment to do an exclusive interview. During the interview he recalls a time he was on the Red Carpet and he had to slap a reporter appearing attempting to kiss Smith. Shortly after the video was put out to the world Will got a rapid amount of […]
Historian, educator, host of Finding Your Roots on PBS, and author, Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr., has released his 40th book, 100 Amazing Facts About the Negro (Pantheon). Inspiration for the book came from Pittsburgh Courier journalist, Joel Augustus Rogers, and his 1934 release, 100 Amazing Facts About the Negro With Complete Proof: A Short Cut to […]
In February during Work with Karen its Black HER-Story Month where we are celebrating Black History month with #SheFacts of female trailblazers. Why We Love Her:  Ruby Dee was not only a woman of the arts, but an activist who used her platform to make her voice heard. As it pertains to her husband Late and […]
While the U.K. was busy separating from the European Union, Africa wants to become more unified with the introduction of an all-Africa passport. The electronic passport is proposed as an anecdote for dissolving border restrictions, thus building greater opportunities for trade within the continent, in hopes of boosting the overall economy. Anyone with a A.U. passport […]
After a 71-year run in Chicago, Johnson Publishing is getting out of publishing. The company said Tuesday it has sold Ebony, its iconic African-American lifestyle magazine, and the now digital-only Jet magazine to Clear View Group, an Austin, Texas-based private equity firm, for an undisclosed amount. Johnson Publishing will retain its Fashion Fair Cosmetics business and […]
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has announced this year’s recipients of the Marian Anderson Award. Patti LaBelle and Gamble & Huff will be honored, representing a first-time focus on Philadelphia’s contribution to the popular music world. The award is named after the famous Philadelphia opera singer, and recognizes artists for their humanitarian efforts. This year’s award […]
11 U.S. states sued the Obama administration today, seeking to overturn a directive from the federal government that public schools should allow transgender students to use the bathroom matching their gender identity. The lawsuit accused the federal government of overstepping its constitutional powers by taking actions that should be left to Congress or individual states. […]
EGYPT PLANE CRASHES IN MEDITERRANEAN An EgyptAir flight from Paris to Cairo with 66 passengers and crew on board crashed into the Mediterranean Sea off the Greek island of Crete early this morning, Egyptian and Greek officials said. Egypt’s aviation minister said the crash was more likely caused by a terror attack than technical problems. […]
Richard Overton, of Austin, Texas, believed to be America’s oldest veteran is celebrating his 110th birthday on Wednesday.  Overton, fought in the 1887th Engineer Aviation Battalion in World War II, and served as a corporal in Hawaii, Guam and Iwo Jima. He was born May 11, 1906, making him the oldest living World War II veteran. […]
On February 3, 1903, Jack Johnson won The World Colored Heavyweight Championship title. title. In 1904, Johnson challenged Jim Jeffries, the white American who held the world title at the time. Jeffries refused to fight Johnson because he was black. It was not until 1908 that Canadian fighter Tommy Burns agreed to give Johnson a shot at […]
In an effort to make a doll for every girl to identify with, Matel has released three new Barbie body types, curvy, tall and petite. The dolls also now feature seven skin tones, 22 eye colors, 24 hairstyles and lots of trendy fashions and accessories. Barbie has gone through many changes over the years, […]
Today started the kickoff of the Penn Relays, and I am so excited! Not only do thousands of people from all over get a chance to visit our city of  Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection for the nation’s oldest, and largest, track-and field event but it also means that Spring time is officially here, which is my […]
