Black nun who founded first African American religious congregation advances closer to sainthood
In 1829, Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange founded the Oblate Sisters of Providence — the country’s first African American religious congregation. …
Meet the Black Scholar Who Has Spent 30 Years Researching Inventors of Color
‘Keith C. Holmes, researcher and founder, has spent over thirty years researching inventors of color. His company, Global Black Inventor Research…
MLB hopes the push for more Black players will soon be reflected on rosters
The MLB started programs several years ago to encourage more Black people to play baseball, and the younger participants are…
The time for African stories is now
Mail & Guardian and Netflix partner to empower young South African filmmakers There has never been a more promising time…
Lift Every Voice and Sing: The black national anthem born from a birthday party
The 1900 song – originally written as a tribute to former US President Abraham Lincoln – has endured to become…
Ahead of the BET Awards, a Look Back at How the Work Helped Hip-Hop Grow and Thrive
From innovative to provocative, BET has played a crucial role in creating several influential programs that helped spread hip-hop to…
A Husband and Wife Reimagine Fairy Tales with Black Children in Mind
This is Goldilocks like you’ve never seen her. Bathed in a golden light, she looks out from a photo resembling…
Nigerians In Diaspora Will Return Home Once Government Begins To Invest – Peter Obi Backs Mass Migration To Overseas
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has backed the comments of American billionaire and Microsoft co-founder,…