Fans of Jessie Maple Patton are celebrating the life, work and memory of the filmmaker. The trailblazing creative died Tuesday in Atlanta at the age of 86. Born in Louisiana in 1947, Patton pivoted from a career as a bacteriology and serology laboratory lead to a writing career with the New York Courier. She eventually… Continue reading Trailblazing Black Filmmaker Jessie Maple Patton Dies At 86
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The Women of the 6888th Battalion Receive Their Own Day
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore recently signed the 6888th Bill, HB370, recognizing March 9th as “6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day.”
Black-Owned Makeup Brands to Celebrate Black History Month, Every Month
Black-owned makeup brands to fill your makeup bag, because is there any other way? As Black History Month draws to a close, we’re keeping the same energy we started with: all Black everything. In this article, we’re sharing some incredible Black-owned makeup brands that you need to know about. While there is certainly a global… Continue reading Black-Owned Makeup Brands to Celebrate Black History Month, Every Month
A History Of The Black Woman’s “Ghetto Fabulous” Statement Accessory: The Bamboo Earring
It seems like bamboo earrings have been a thing since LL Cool J rapped “I want a girl with extensions in her hair. Bamboo earrings. At least two pair.”
The NFL Names Maia Chaka Its First Black Female Official
Maia Chaka makes history as the NFL’s first Black female official.
Collecting While Black: Shop Cultural Artifacts From This Black-Owned Business
Discover super-Black curiosities, heirlooms, and collectibles.
Charlotte Mensah Becomes The First Black Woman To Be Inducted Into The British Hairdressing Awards Hall Of Fame
Charlotte Mensah became the first Black woman to be inducted into the British Hairdressing Awards’ Hall of Fame.
Spotify Is Honoring Black Women With Their #BlackGirlMagic Playlist
Mahogany Browne, Theresa Chromati and Sade Clacken Joseph teamed up to create the most magical playlist Spotify has to offer
Dr. Patrice Harris Is The First Black Woman To Head The American Medical Association
Dr. Harris turned her love into a career which would make history.