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If you haven’t already seen The Six Triple Eight on Netflix, I highly recommend it. Directed by Tyler Perry and produced by Kerry Washington (who also plays a starring role), the movie is based on the true story of the US Army’s 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion during World War II. The 6888th was America’s only all-Black […]
America’s national anthem has been a hot-button issue for a while, with more than enough opinions on its impact and meaning. As children, we’re taught to stand and place our hand over our heart when the song plays. As adults, we’re gently reminded to remove our hats. Being labeled as someone who doesn’t “honor the […]
It practically kills me to admit this, but as a young writer, I was once in the presence of greatness — an award-winning, nationally recognized author. I spent the whole day with her. Yet, I knew close to nothing about her. Crazy, right? What made it worse was that Gwendolyn Brooks not only had the same cinnamon-hued […]
For over a century, the legacy of Madam C.J. Walker has overshadowed the life of Annie Malone. Walker’s well-documented success has allowed her to stake claim to what Malone did first — establishing a haircare empire and being the first Black American woman to achieve millionaire status. While it’s true the lives of these women are inextricably […]