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Juneteenth Observances Spread From State-to-State, Except for These

How Geography and Politics Obstructed the Celebration of Juneteenth. After Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed an executive order on May 24, 2024 and West Virginia...

Why Human Hair Braided Wigs Are Replacing Synthetic Options for Black Women

As braided wigs continue to grow in popularity, more Black women are moving away from synthetic options and choosing human hair braided wigs...

Columbia College Chicago Faculty Member’s Work Acquired by The Met for Permanent Collection

Works by interdisciplinary artist and Columbia College Chicago School of Fashion professor Justin Dougan-LeBlanc have been acquired by The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) for its permanent collection, with selected pieces...

Black History Month Turns 100: A Reflection on Progress and the Power Behind the Movement

It started with a week. In 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week — a designated time to celebrate the achievements of Black...

The Spirit in the Soil

Gardening is often seen as a quiet hobby or a source of fresh food, but for many, it has become something more meaningful. In...

From Jail to Judge, From Screen to Stage: Judge Greg Mathis Brings His Life Story Home to Detroit 

When famed and critically acclaimed judge Greg Mathis steps onto the stage at Detroit’s historic Music Hall on January 16 and 17, it will represent the culmination...

A Third Generation Blueprint: Phil Beckham III and the Power of Purpose Driven Development

For Phil Beckham III, development is not simply about buildings. It is about lineage, leadership, and responsibility. Standing in Bronzeville, on the very corner where...

Field Museum Hosts First-Ever African Fashion Show for Juneteenth Celebration

Chicago’s Field Museum made history on Juneteenth 2025 with its first African fashion show, blending cultural pride, bold design, and community celebration during...

Juneteenth Observances Spread From State-to-State, Except for These

How Geography and Politics Obstructed the Celebration of Juneteenth. After Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed an executive order on May 24, 2024 and West Virginia...

WDB L.E.G.A.C.Y. Awards Weekend Celebrates Black Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs in Chicago

Photo Credit: Sterling Gilmore Photography The three-day celebration of the 8th Annual WDB L.E.G.A.C.Y. Awards Weekend was about spotlighting Black business and making sure some...
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