‘Beyond the Gates’ is making history, but it’s also a ‘messy and entertaining’ soap
The first soap opera to premiere in more that 25 years will feature a primarily Black cast, a historic breakthrough for a ...
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An 1887 Opera by a Black Composer Finally Surfaces
The Philadelphia Orchestra recorded the symphonies of the early-twentieth-century Black composer Florence Price. The National ...
Krewe of ALLA crowns first Black king and queen ahead of parade’s new milestone
Durand and Carter will lead the Krewe of ALLA parade on Wednesday, Feb. 26, marking yet another historic milestone. This year, for the first time, they’ll be joined by the royalty of the 6th Ward ...
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Put your local Black history knowledge to the test with ‘Sonoma County Black History Jeopardy’
Black business owners, civil rights pioneers and educators helped shape Sonoma County. Do you know who they are?
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Their Relatives Were Black Heroes. They Fear the Military Won't Celebrate Their Stories Anymore.
When Tarence Bailey Sr. received a formal memo from the Maryland National Guard declining to support a celebration for Frederick Douglass on Saturday, it felt personal.
The Black Wine History You Should Know Before Your Next Glass
While statistics may give the impression that Black people have no significant place in America’s wine history, it wouldn't ...
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‘Beyond the Gates’ to Debut First Predominantly Black Cast in Daytime Television
Explore the historic 'firsts' in entertainment culture as the debut of the first predominantly Black daytime soap opera, ...
Hazel Scott, a trailblazing entertainer and activist, was silenced. A PBS doc brings her to light
"The Disappearance of Miss Scott" reacquaints viewers with a jazz virtuoso who was the first Black person to have a TV show ...
Alla makes history with Black Carnival royalty
One of the oldest krewes in Carnival is writing a new history. The krewe of Alla has Black Carnival royalty for the first ...
Ebony Obsidian Discusses Role in ‘The Six Triple Eight' and Bringing Forgotten WWII Story to Light
"At first I had a lot of shame," Ebony Obsidian says of learning about her new movie "The Six Triple Eight." "Kerry ...
At HBCUs, Some Queer Students Say They Have a Choice: Come Out or Join Divine 9 Greek Life
"Some people are against the idea of coming out in college or they wait until they get their letters. There's ignorance in a ...
24 ways to describe Alabama towns without naming ‘em
That’s what This is Alabama recently asked its Facebook followers, saying “Tell us which Alabama town you’re from without ...