Beach season may be coming to an end, but the great books keep on coming. September is loaded with titles by brilliant black authors for all ages and lovers of every genre. This month features a touching memoir from comedian Rickey Smiley; a look at the intersection of race, religion and sexuality from journalist Don Lemon; and a how-to to get is shape by tennis legend … [Read more...] about Books by black authors we can’t wait to read in September 2024
Lifestyles
‘I had a right to be at Central’: Remembering Little Rock’s integration battle
It was late September 1957, and students at Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas had been in class for three weeks. Everyone, that is, but 14-year-old Carlotta Walls (pictured above) and eight other teenagers who were to be Central High’s first black students. They had been prevented from entering the school by an angry mob of citizens, backed up by a group of Arkansas … [Read more...] about ‘I had a right to be at Central’: Remembering Little Rock’s integration battle
The truth about black fatherhood
Stereotypes about black fathers The stereotype of black fathers as “absent” and black children as “fatherless”— first introduced more than 50 years ago—has, like many racial stereotypes, refused to die. In 1965, white sociologist and Assistant Secretary of Labor Daniel Patrick Moynihan published a report called The Negro Family: The Case For National Action. This report … [Read more...] about The truth about black fatherhood
Ten life-changing inventions made by black women
While you might not think about who was behind some of the technology taken for granted daily, it might surprise you to know how many come from black women. Throughout history, black women have inspired or invented more things than you know. Here are only 10 of them. Ten inventions by black women 1. The Laserphoco Probe Dr. Patricia Bath hit several milestones in … [Read more...] about Ten life-changing inventions made by black women
Black leaders who are shaping history today
Black Americans have played a crucial role in helping to advance America’s business, political and cultural landscape into what it is today. And since 1976, every U.S. president has designated the month of February as Black History Month to honor the achievements and the resilience of the black community. While the many recognizes that black history is worth being … [Read more...] about Black leaders who are shaping history today
Kwanzaa: What it really is and how and why it’s celebrated
Every year, around Christmas time, you may hear some black folks talking about celebrating Kwanzaa. many of them jokingly because they don’t know the history or roots behind the holiday. Here’s how it all came about and why celebrating it could be more important than ever. Maulana Karenga created Kwanzaa in 1966, as the first specifically African-American holiday. According … [Read more...] about Kwanzaa: What it really is and how and why it’s celebrated
Let the people be heard: Should blacks celebrate the 4th of July?
Source: TheHustonDefender.com Asked to deliver remarks about the 4th of July to residents of his hometown, Rochester, NY, Frederick Douglass didn’t mince words. On July 5, 1852, during that 76th anniversary of all things red, white and blue, Douglass made plain his answer to the question, “Should blacks celebrate America’s independence,” saying: “What, to the American … [Read more...] about Let the people be heard: Should blacks celebrate the 4th of July?
Benefits of an Owner’s Title Policy
By Roxanne HendonLicensed Realtor I recently worked with a widow who wanted to transfer ownership of the family house to her daughter. In order to ensure that her wishes were carried out correctly when she was no longer around to speak for herself, we first needed to “clean up” the title to the property. First, we needed to remove her late husband from the deed registered … [Read more...] about Benefits of an Owner’s Title Policy
What Is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, TX in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth … [Read more...] about What Is Juneteenth?
The truth about black fatherhood
Stereotypes about black fathers The stereotype of black fathers as “absent” and black children as “fatherless”— first introduced more than 50 years ago—has, like many racial stereotypes, refused to die. In 1965, white sociologist and Assistant Secretary of Labor Daniel Patrick Moynihan published a report called The Negro Family: The Case For National Action. This report … [Read more...] about The truth about black fatherhood