L: Langston Hughes, R: Jessie FausetPhoto: Getty On March 21, 1924, a group of Black and white artists and intellectuals got together at New York’s Civic Club for a dinner party to celebrate author Jessie R. Fauset’s debut novel, “There is Confusion.” Organizers Charles S. Johnson and Alain Locke thought bringing these brilliant minds together […]
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Story Behind The People and Event That Started The Harlem Renaissance
L: Langston Hughes, R: Jessie FausetPhoto: Getty On March 21, 1924, a group of Black and white artists and intellectuals got together at New York’s Civic Club for a dinner party to celebrate author Jessie R. Fauset’s debut novel, “There is Confusion.” Organizers Charles S. Johnson and Alain Locke thought bringing these brilliant minds together […]
Read MoreBooks by Black Authors We Can’t Wait to Read in March 2024
Photo: aquaArts studio (Getty Images) We’re only two months into the new year, and we’ve already seen so many amazing books by Black authors across all genres. March is shaping up to be no different, with all new collections of poetry, personal essays and cultural commentary. Advertisement Just in time for spring break, a thriller […]
Read MoreHow a Mother-Daughter Duo Grew Their Fashion Line from LA Home Atelier to New York Fashion Week to the Aisles of Target Nationwide
When it comes to personal style icons, many of us cite our very first influence—and that’s mom. Rebecca Henry and Akua Shabaka, the designers behind House of Aama, LA’s luxury womenswear label, have made a career out of this special relationship that is both singular and universal. Inspired by 19th-century silhouettes, bold prints and Creole […]
Read MoreOur Favorite Black Memoirs of All Time
Photo: Westend61 (Getty Images) There’s nothing better than a great memoir. Whether it’s learning more about someone we admire, like former First Lady Michelle Obama or being introduced to someone new, like Kiese Laymon, memoirs let readers find inspiration and hope in someone else’s personal story. Advertisement While this is no way an exhaustive list, these […]
Read MoreBlack Celebrity Look-Alikes That Will Make You Do a Double Take
Photo: Getty Images They say everyone has a doppleganger, a person who looks like them but is not related. You can look no further than Black Hollywood to see lots of examples of folks who look like they could be members of the same gene pool. Andra Day and Rihanna, Anthony Anderson and Michael Strahan, […]
Read MoreHead of the Class: More Famous Black HBCU Alumni
Photo: Getty Images Since the mid 1800s, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the country have been on a mission to educate and empower Black students. Boasting CEOs, politicians, award-winning actors and world-class athletes among their proud alumni, HBCU grads never seem to forget their formative college years—even long after they finish their studies. […]
Read MoreHead of the Class: Famous Black HBCU Alumni
Photo: Getty Images Since the mid 1800s, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the country have been on a mission to educate and empower Black students. Boasting CEOs, politicians, award-winning actors and world-class athletes among their proud alumni, HBCU grads never seem to forget their formative college years—even long after they finish their studies. Many […]
Read MoreIf You Liked ‘The Color Purple,’ You’ll Love These Books
Photo: Amazon.com The Color Purple’s 2023 reboot has a lot of people reminiscing about the 1985 classic period film starring Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey. But we can’t forget that the movie that earned critical acclaim and 11 Oscar nominations was based on a 1982 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker. Advertisement Whether you’re reading […]
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