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July 10, 2023
Denver's City Park is hosting a celebration of African American culture and creativity. The 37th annual Colorado Black Arts Festival is underway, and thousands are immersing themselves in the fun. The first festival took place in 1987. At the time, some artists...
At 14 years old, Kizzy "Allie B" Williams began selling food on the streets of Harlem. Her home-cooked collard greens, yams, rice and beans and ribs often sold out by noon. Decades later, Williams continues to cook — and routinely sell out — of these same soul food...
In 1989 when Dr. Richard Beckford, our talented Director of Bands for The ROAR Marching Band, embarked on a musical journey that would shape his life forever. As a student leader, he had the incredible opportunity to perform in Paris with the Florida A&M University Marching 100.
It is repeatedly brought to the attention of Black women that they are not afforded the same considerations as white women while pregnant or following childbirth. Ariana McGee, a mother of four, nearly lost her third child in 2020 due to medical negligence....
Lexington officials are raising money to protect and honor historic, Black rural hamlets in Fayette County. A steering committee, made up of city officials, local historians and Black leaders, has identified 20 historic Black hamlets that were once in Fayette County’s...
Taco Bell is getting a new leader. The iconic fast food brand recently announced Sean Tresvant has been named as Chief Executive Officer following the retirement of its current leader Mark King. “Sean is a visionary business leader and best-in-class brand builder who...
Before starting college, Taylor Mohead had never been outside her hometown of Houston, Texas. Now, the recent Tuskegee University graduate is trekking around trees in Hazel Green, Alabama, in fire gear and sweltering heat. The U.S. Forest Service intern is among 20...
For many of those who come from HBCU, there are three themes that many students embody while in school: Innovation, Ambition and Resilience. At Girls United Creator’s House, AT&T brought together powerhouse entrepreneurs who have transformed...
Shania Lewis has always been a writer, but until recently, her work was mostly personal. “I always wrote little poems and in high school I started journaling,” said Lewis, a 2017 graduate of Spotsylvania’s Massaponax High School. But after watching poet Amanda Gorman...
What started as a journey to foster a mother and daughter’s personal connection, evolved into a small business catering a variety of sweet treats to the greater Atlanta area. Using her experience in hospitality and business as a nurse and MBA recipient, the venture’s...
Multiple filmmakers from across the country met for the last day of the Charlotte Black Film Festival. This year, the festival got a record number of submissions and showed about 150 films. “I’ve learned so much about how to create opportunities as an indy filmmaker...
