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The 2024 HBCU homecoming season is here, and campuses across the country are gearing up for one of the most exciting times of the year. Homecoming at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) is more than just a football game—it is an immersive experience that honors the rich history and vibrant culture of HBCUs, bringing […]
The theme for the 2025 Met Gala has been revealed as “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” focusing on the influence of Black men’s fashion and dandyism from the 18th century to today. Inspired by Monica L. Miller’s 2009 book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity, the exhibit will showcase garments, […]
According to Houston’s daughter-in-law, Pat Houston, shared the news on Instagram. The mother of the late Whitney Houston, died in her New Jersey home on Monday at the age of 91. “It saddens my heart to announce the passing of my beloved Queen Cissy Houston today! Please keep the Houston family in your prayers,” Pat […]
In a statement from his son, Kelly Christoph er “K.C.” Amos. John Amos, star of Good Times, Roots, and Coming To America died of natural causes in Los Angeles. Amos died on Aug. 21 at the age of 84, the news was made public on Tuesday (Oct. 1) . “It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with […]
Another proud moment for a neighborhood school, as Rochester City School District renames the former Jefferson Campus at Edgerton Park after a prominent businessman and beloved community member: Andrew Langston. Andrew Langston’s family helped celebrate the middle school’s new name Thursday evening during a special ceremony. Langston is the founder of WDKX, a black-owned and operated radio […]
Janet Jackson is walking back an apology made on her behalf. Jackson commented on the Democratic presidential nominee’s biracial identity during an interview with The Guardian published Saturday. When asked about the prospect of the United States having its “first Black female president,” Jackson cast doubt on Harris’ Blackness. “Well, you know what they supposedly said?” […]
On September 18, Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson—collectively known as the “Hidden Figures”—were honored with Congressional Gold Medals during a ceremony on Capitol Hill. These pioneering African American women mathematicians and engineers made significant contributions to NASA between the 1930s and 1970s, including calculating rocket trajectories and orbital mechanics that were crucial to […]
Clarence Ruth, founder of Cotte D’Armes, made his New York Fashion Week debut with a collection blending church-inspired elegance and contemporary athleisure. The show opened with a prayer by Ruth’s mother, setting the tone for a collection that drew from his childhood memories of attending church, where he admired the stylish women in elaborate hats. […]
Black women are more likely than white women to die from even the most treatable types of breast cancer, a study published Tuesday in the Journal of Clinical Oncology found. The findings, experts say, underscore that it’s racial disparities, not biology, driving the biggest differences in death rates between Black and white women. While Black women and […]
It’s been five months since Rubi Rose and Druski sent tongues wagging over a suspected romance. The pair eventually went their separate ways, with the funny man opening up about his time with the beauty. Rose is now speaking out regarding the relationship, revealing that it wasn’t a relationship at all, as she claims Druski paid the model to up […]
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