On this day in 1959, “A Raisin in the Sun” debuted on Broadway, making history as the first play produced by a Black woman, Lorraine
Hazel Nell Dukes, a tireless fighter for civil rights and the longtime president of the NAACP New York State Conference, died at the age of
From Static Shock to Black Panther, discover 10 Black characters who shaped comics and gaming, breaking barriers and inspiring fans with their powerful stories.
Wallace Thurman, born on Aug. 16, 1902, was a pivotal figure in the Harlem Renaissance, known for his sharp literary voice and fearless exploration of
On May 22, 1967, in New York City, Langston Hughes, renowned poet, playwright, and columnist, passed away due to complications from prostate cancer at the
Arthur A. Schomburg, a Puerto Rican historian, writer, and researcher, was born on January 24, 1817. Renowned for his activism and dedication to preserving African-American
Alain Locke was born on September 13, 1885. He was best known for his influential work during the Harlem Renaissance. He also graduated with honors
Exactly 59 years ago today, on July 18, 1964, the Harlem Race Riot began after a 15-year-old Black teenager was fatally shot by a white
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture opened in Harlem, New York, on July 14, 1905. The center is one of the leading institutions
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Black-owned luxury fashion brands such as Fe Noel, Rich Fresh, Sassy Jones, Pyer Moss, Telfar, and others, are part of a crop of fashion houses
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