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Jill Biden is known for having an excellent fashion sense, but no one can get it right every time. Here are some of Jill's ...
Following President Donald Trump’s announcement of global tariffs during his April 2 “Liberation Day” speech, stock markets ...
There is a movement afoot to honor the segment of society Malcolm X famously said was the most disrespected in the nation — Black women. And this movement isn’t waiting on anyone’s permission. Though ...
In Springfield Tuesday, local high school students got the chance to showcase their public speaking skills and celebrate ...
More on that later. With Women’s History Month on the mind, we felt a need to shout out another Black woman with a historic No. 1 song on the Hot 100: none other than the late great Aaliyah!
*Throughout history, Black women have been pioneers in the beauty and fashion industry, redefining standards, creating groundbreaking products, and advocating for safer, more inclusive practices.
If it’s one thing about Black folks, we know how to party! Another thing: While African American history and culture is ...
Last month, a reader wrote to admonish me for not writing about Black history in February, given that it was Black History Month. I understand the sentiment and concern — especially now.
In 2016, Battle “established April as International Black Women’s History Month…in the city of Atlanta to uplift and support the achievements of Black and minority women, and to build ...
This Black History Month, John Yang explores the origins of DEI in America for our… The story of Granny Hayden, a Black midwife who was born into slavery Mary Stepp Burnette Hayden was born into ...
Agencies are scrambling to comply with President Trump’s executive orders targeting diversity, equity and inclusion.
Oregon Black Pioneers will offer tours in Portland, Jacksonville, Oregon City, Astoria, Eugene and Salem from May through ...