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Patricia Smith, the National Book Award-winning poet, is redefining American literature with work rooted in Black history and resilience.
Barack Obama’s presidency was defined not just by policy, but by words that inspired millions. Here are eight powerful quotes that continue to resonate today from the history maker.
MacKenzie Scott has done a lot of good for marginalized communities with the money she received in her divorce settlement from Jeff Bezos.
On Aug. 10, Alfred Brooks, a teacher at Charles Drew High School in Clayton County, Georgia, shared a now-viral video of himself joyfully greeting and "dapping up" his fellow Black male teachers.
Marc Philpart, the fund’s executive director, said the endowment would allow for $10 million in annual grant-making to support Black people.
Veteran journalist and former 'ESSENCE' editor Cori Murray has been appointed Executive Vice President of Editorial Content at 'EBONY Magazine,' marking a powerful new chapter in the brand’s legacy of amplifying Black women's voices.
With just under $25,000 left to raise, this campaign is more than a fundraiser; it’s a community call to action to honor Tamir Rice by building something for the next generation.
Altadena Boys launched in January with a six-day donation drive that drew a huge community response. Months later, it's still going strong.
Thirteen-year-old Joshua Suddith has recently been accepted to his dream school, Morehouse College, along with 20 other universities.
HillmanTok University is uniting millions of Black students worldwide to explore fascinating subjects through TikTok.
The Word of God is trending! In 2024, Bible sales rose 22% through October compared to the same period last year, according to new data from Circana Bookscan, reported on by The Wall Street Journal—and no, this spike is not correlated to an increase in overall book sales. In fact, total U.S. book sales were […]
The episode focused on Howard’s head swimming coach, Nicholas Askew, and his unwavering commitment to fostering community and promoting swimming across racial lines.
