Jimi Hendrix in 1970 (Getty Images) New York City’s W. 8th Street has a new name in honor of one of the city’s myriad musical luminaries: Jimi Hendrix Way. An unveiling ceremony was held, June 10. The newly minted street is located in Greenwich Village, down the street from Hendrix’s
Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose has been tapped to both star in and produce the pilot for the upcoming animated series ‘The Uptown Chronicles’. Taking place in the year 2100 Chicago, ‘The Uptown Chronicles’ follows the adventures of the Hamilton family, led by scientist father Dre and guardian
In a world where representation matters, Richard Parsons stands out as a powerful figure whose impact on the media industry resonates deeply within the African American community. Born on October 3, 1948, in Brooklyn, New York, Parsons rose from humble beginnings to become a pioneering leader, advocating for diversity and
Born on January 17, 1931, in Arkabutla, Mississippi, and raised on a Michigan farm by his grandparents, James Earl Jones overcame significant challenges early in life. His childhood was marked by a debilitating stutter that led him to remain mostly silent, but through determination and the support of a caring
Vel Phillips was a distinguished civil rights activist and politician in Wisconsin, celebrated for her groundbreaking accomplishments in public service. In 1956, she became the first Black person and woman elected to the Milwaukee Common Council, marking a historic achievement. She continued to break barriers by becoming the first Black
Simone Biles has already made history, but the entire Team USA women’s gymnastics team for the Paris Summer Olympic Games is setting new milestones. The team, featuring Biles, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, Sunisa Lee, and Hezly Rivera, aims to reclaim the Olympic team gold while breaking records. For the first
Former President Barack Obama plans to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential bid, according to two sources familiar with the situation as reported by Politico. The endorsement could be announced as early as Thursday. Despite being out of office for over a decade, Obama remains a deeply influential figure in
Keziah and James Finney, an award-winning middle school teacher duo, have created Lyrical Math, an innovative curriculum that infuses hip-hop culture with mathematics. This research-backed intervention program, based in Wilmington, Delaware, is designed to improve confidence and mastery for students. With over 20 years of teaching experience, Mrs. Finney, a
On what would have been Henrietta Lacks’ 103rd birthday, justice has finally been served for her family. A settlement has been reached with Thermo Fisher Scientific, a biotech company accused of using Henrietta’s cells without her consent in the 1950s to develop and profit from various products. Henrietta Lacks was
The controversy surrounding Ta-Nehisi Coates’ acclaimed book “Between the World and Me” in the Lexington-Richland District 5 School Board meeting in South Carolina is disheartening. Coates wrote this book as a heartfelt letter to his teenage son, delving into the experiences of being Black in America, making it a significant
