There's something incredibly special about Black folks. October was nothing short of outstanding, spotlighting inspiring icons, trailblazing innovators, and passionate advocates who raised the bar, paid it forward, and empowered communities through their work, efforts, and support. There’s something incredibly…
Long before African Americans could freely tell their stories, Michael G. Shiner was quietly documenting history. Born into slavery in 1805 in Piscataway, Maryland, Shiner became one of the most remarkable eyewitness chroniclers of nineteenth-century America. His writings preserved more than five…
On April 29, the U.S. Supreme Court gutted an important part of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, with a 6-3 ruling in the case Louisiana v. Callais. The ruling rejected a Louisiana voting map that would have created a second majority-Black congressional district. Civil…
Home » Lifestyle » This weird slang term has just been named Collins’ Word of the Year A strange piece of Gen Z slang has been named Collins’ Word of the Year for 2026. You’ve probably heard of it, but what does it…
Black ★ Star News Home - News - Standing With Javits Frimpong’s Family And Our African Diaspora And Black Immigrant Communities ★ Bronx Killing Of Javits Frimpong We are writing with a heavy heart to uplift the life of Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old Ghanaian…
Archuleta is an author, poet, blogger, and host of the… Native American Heritage Month, celebrated each November, offers a powerful opportunity to honor the history, cultures, and contributions of Native American communities. While this month focuses on the experiences of…
Media personality, entrepreneur, and reality TV star Porsha Williams is teaming up with a major household essential brand to encourage consumers to raise their everyday standards. The new campaign celebrates an innovative product line upgrade designed to deliver a better…
represents one of the most overlooked and complex chapters in American identity, shaped by centuries of intertwined cultures, displacement, and resilience. These communities represent generations of African and Indigenous ancestry, cultural exchange, survival, and resistance. Their identities carry the legacy…
Iyanla Vanzant asked R. Kelly for forgiveness in a recent interview, where she also said the elder Black community as a whole abandoned him. When looking back at the decades-spanning sex crimes saga of R. Kelly that landed him in prison for…
Jezebel remains as committed as ever to fostering a space dedicated to championing diverse voices and standard-setting journalism that challenges and exposes the powers that be. Enjoying this post? You’ve got great taste. Zapping People’s Brains Can Stop Them From…
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