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From breakbeats to the dance floor: How hip-hop and house revolutionized music and culture

Producers Fast Eddie and Joe Smooth mix at DJ International Studios in Chicago in 1990. Innovation was at the forefront of house and hip-hop....

20 Inspirational Quotes to Start Black Students Strong in 2025

By Quintessa Williams This article was originally published on Word In Black. 2024 was a challenging year for Black students, teachers, and language. Some school districts...

Rising from the Shadows: Navigating Trauma, Success, and Survival in the Lives of Black Men

Sean 'Diddy' Combs (Photo Credit: The Cable Show/Flickr). By Robert H. Marshall Jr.  Black men in America have built empires, led revolutions and risen to power,...

Chicagoan Ashley-Lauren Elrod: From Trauma to Triumph, Healing and Change

From overcoming childhood abuse to founding Visionary Woman Productions, Ashley-Lauren Elrod's journey of resilience and advocacy has empowered countless others. Her story underscores the...

3rd Annual Clink Festival Celebrates Diversity and Empowerment in the Culinary Industry

Co-created by Joyce Dawkins and Chrishon Lampley, the Clink Festival highlighted the achievements of women, Black, Indigenous, and people of color in the food,...

Black Women’s Expo 2024: Empowerment, Education and Celebration

The Black Women’s Expo (BWe NEXT) returned to McCormick Place in Chicago from August 2-4, featuring a star-studded lineup, insightful seminars, and a bustling...

GUEST OP-ED: Black Americans Are Embracing a New Era of Financial Inclusion

By US Rep. Jonathan Jackson In a country where wealth disparities persist, financial inclusion is still the road that leads to equity. Black Americans have...

Mae Jemison, The First Black Woman In Space, On Empowerment And Being More Than Just A First

The first black woman in space, Dr. Mae Jemison, stopped by HuffPost Live to discuss what it means to be the first to accomplish...

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