The inaugural 40 LOVE Legacy Builder Ceremony celebrated Black excellence and honored the contributions of individuals committed to preserving Black stories and legacy for future generations, while also showcasing the next generation of leaders.
Category: Culture
Posted inThe Weekend
Ciara is among the first descendants of enslaved people granted citizenship by Benin
Ciara has become one of the first public figures to become a citizen of Benin under a new law granting citizenship to descendants of enslaved people, as part of the country’s initiative to acknowledge its role in the transatlantic slave trade and promote tourism focused on slavery-related sites of remembrance.
Posted inWord In Black
The African Activists Who Challenged Colonial-Era Slavery
African activists used letters, print culture, imperial pressure points, and personal networks to oppose practices that had kept thousands of Africans in bondage, demonstrating the power of marginalised communities to compel power-holders to close the gap between laws and lived reality.
Posted inNational
Not just Big Bird: Things to know about the Center for Public Broadcasting and its funding cuts
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funds PBS, NPR, and other public media outlets, will close on September 30th after the U.S. government withdrew funding, potentially resulting in the closure of up to 80 NPR stations and the loss of children’s programming, weather updates, and disaster alerts in rural areas.
Posted inMusic
Erykah Badu and The Alchemist Make Music History: “Abi & Alan” Album to be Heard Live First During Exclusive US Tour
Erykah Badu and The Alchemist will premiere their collaborative album “Abi & Alan” exclusively during their live tour performances before its official release on August 29, 2025.
Posted inChan Zuckerberg Initiative
The Crisis of Civil Rights Education: What Our Classrooms Aren’t Teaching
Civil rights education is essential for students to understand the full legacy of leaders like Martin Luther King Jr., Fannie Lou Hamer, and Fred Hampton, and to prepare for the future by teaching them about the fight for justice and equity.
Posted inSocial Justice
Five Questions for Dr. Ibram X. Kendi
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi discussed his new book, Malcolm Lives, with Terry Allen at The Dock Bookshop, emphasizing the importance of anti-racism and empowering young people to recognize their potential and carry on Malcolm X’s legacy.
Posted inNNPA
Learning How to Better Serve African American Children and Families
The National African American Child and Family Research Center (NAACFRC) at Morehouse School of Medicine is designed to provide national leadership and excellence in community-engaged research to better serve African American children […]
Posted inBlack History
The 14th Amendment Promised Justice. Some Of Us Are Still Waiting.
The 14th Amendment, ratified 157 years ago, promised equal protection under the law and expanded civil rights for marginalized groups, but its principles are still being fought for today as the current administration attempts to suppress them.
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Jessie Reyez Showered With Bras & Flowers At Unexpectedly Huge South Side Ballroom Show
Jessie Reyez surprised herself and her fans with a sold-out show at the South Side Ballroom in Dallas, where she performed her multi-genre style and addressed the deportation issue, while encouraging her fans to follow their dreams.