Source: Photo courtesy of NewsOne / Bass Reeves Gun Club In 2015, Philip Smith founded the National African American Gun Association (NAAGA) with a mission to educate, empower, and encourage African Americans to exercise their Second Amendment rights through responsible firearm ownership, safety training, and self-defense education. More than a decade later, that mission has […]
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June is Black Music Month, and NewsOne has been celebrating all month long. Stephen Hill, former president of programming for BET, sat down with us to speak on what he believes is the “sauce of soul music.” “The sauce of soul music is that there’s always love present,” Hill says at the start of the […]
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On Juneteenth, the Obama Presidential Center, located on Chicago’s South Side, will finally open to the public. The center is more than a presidential library; it is also a museum, a recreation center, and a place for community organizers to gather. NewsOne spoke with Jahmal Cole, founder and executive director of My Block, My Hood, […]
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Despite Black people being overrepresented in military service, Black vets have historically been undervalued compared to their white peers. For Memorial Day, Kyle Bibby, co-founder of the Black Veterans Project, spoke with NewsOne about the history of Black veterans and the struggles they still face today. “I think for the Black American experience, specifically, we […]
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Tennessee State Rep. Justin Pearson gained national recognition in 2023 as part of the “Tennessee Three” who were expelled from the state House after protesting gun violence in the chamber. In the years since, Pearson has remained steadfast in his efforts to address gun violence, environmental racism, and ICE’s draconian mass deportation campaign. Last year, […]
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With Easter coming on Sunday, what better time to reflect on how the Black church has been instrumental in the fight for equal rights in the United States? Rev. Al Sharpton spoke with NewsOne about the Easter holiday and the importance of the church throughout Black History. “I think what Easter is to us is […]
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“Lift Every Voice and Sing,” also known as the Black National Anthem, has long been a staple in Black culture. From church ceremonies, HBCU graduations, to Beyoncé’s Coachella performance, the Black National Anthem has become nearly as ubiquitous as “The Star Spangled Banner.” Filmmaker Keith Brown made the documentary A New Day Begun to examine […]
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This year marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month. Founded by pioneering historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson, February is a time of celebration and remembrance of Black life. Woodson was born in Virginia to formerly enslaved parents and later moved to West Virginia to assist his family and attain better educational opportunities. His quest […]
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