1956: Autherine J. Lucy becomes the first black student to attend the University of Alabama. She was expelled 3 days later “for her own safety.”
Winter is not over yet! But Betsey Johnson is having a sale where clearance items are up to 80% off. This includes dresses, sweaters, coats and other winter items. There might be more markdowns in store but if you don’t live near a Betsey Johnson boutique you can also shop online. Check out the sale […]
For anyone who has ever attended an HBCU (Historically Black College and/or University), they will tell you how true to life the title A Different World is. The show itself was a spot-on depiction of life on a college campus where the majority, if not all, the students are of color. Beginning as a spin-off […]
After years of watching Muslims portrayed as terrorists in mainstream TV and movies, an advocacy group hopes to change that image by grooming a crop of aspiring Muslim screenwriters who can bring their stories – and perspective – to Hollywood.
Oprah Winfrey’s mother reportedly collapsed after her painful secret from her past was revealed on Oprah’s recent family reunion show. Sources say that Oprah’s mother did NOT want to come forward with her secret daughter and collapsed under the stress after the show. On Jan. 24, Oprah surprised the nation by revealing she had recently […]
I am happy to say that I recently self-published my first book, The Chloe Chronicles: Life lessons I learned from my cocker spaniel.
Save money this Valentine’s Day and surprise your partner with an easy home-cooked meal. Here are some inexpensive and easy recipes for the girl on the go. Shrimp Scampi Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup butter (no substitutes) 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp. chopped […]
Eric Holder is sworn in as the first African-American U.S. Attorney General in 2009.
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U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan and filmmaker Spike Lee teamed up Monday to urge more black men to consider teaching. More than 1 million teachers will retire during the next decade, according to federal estimates, and leaders have embarked on a nationwide drive to build a more diverse teaching force. Duncan on Monday took the […]
Are you looking for ways to avoid being hungry in between your meal times? Finding healthy and simple snacks could be the key for you to not binge or go against your healthy lifestyle.
Yesterday we closed our second round of The Greatest Black Sitcom of All-Time Competition narrowing down our picks from 32 to our Sweet Sixteen. No upsets to report here, but check out the scores from last week’s match-ups. The voting is now open to determine the Elite Eight. Vote now! The Cosby Show: 147 Gimme […]