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Black History Month Facts of the Day: Feb 1st

On every single day of Black History Month this February, we will provide you with a daily fact that occurred on the same day in a past year in history. Today’s Black History Month facts focus on the great Langston Hughes and countless other individuals and events. Check out the …

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New Black History: Louisiana’s Largest HBCU Launches Own CBD Line, Becoming First To Ever Do So

Ilera and Southern ribbon cutting ceremony.Photo: Ilera Holistic Healthcare The Southern University and A&M College has launched its own hemp-derived CBD product line, named ALAFIA. Considered the largest historically black university in Louisiana, the Baton Rouge-based school’s Agricultural Research and Extension Center — along with partner Ilera Holistic Healthcare — …

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The Conservatives Trying to Ditch Fake News

Read: Actually, conversations are bad The early numbers—and they are early—have been encouraging. As of this week, Hayes said they have sold nearly 400 “lifetime memberships” at $1,500 a pop, and another 3,500 annual subscriptions for $100. Their three main newsletters each have about 50,000 subscribers, and their flagship podcast …

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Teen Suspended For Wearing Locs, Invited To Oscars

The creators and producers of the Oscar-nominated short film Hair Love have reportedly invited Texas high school student DeAndre Arnold, who was suspended over wearing his locs at school, to The Oscars. Matthew A. Cherry, who created the film, as well as Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union, who produced the …

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15 Black Actresses Who Made History

Black History Month is a time to reflect on all of the world leaders, activists and icons whose varying works left historic marks on society. With Oscar season upon us, it only makes sense to celebrate Tinseltown’s most famed black actresses who’ve contributed to the month-long observance. Flip through the …

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Cynthia Erivo On Controversy In Playing Harriet Tubman

Cynthia Erivo received an Oscar nomination for playing freedom fighter Harriet Tubman in Harriet. However, the role was met with controversy.  Some people, mainly on Twitter, argued that a Nigeran-British actress should not play the icon also known as Moses. In a sit down with writer Roxane Gay for The …

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