Inspiration
In fact, it’s believed that the real “Lone Ranger” was inspired by an African American man named Bass Reeves. Reeves had been born a slave but escaped West during the Civil War where he lived in what was then known as Indian Territory. He eventually became a Deputy U.S. Marshal, was a master of disguise, […]
In fact, it’s believed that the real “Lone Ranger” was inspired by an African American man named Bass Reeves. Reeves had been born a slave but escaped West during the Civil War where he lived in what was then known as Indian Territory. He eventually became a Deputy U.S. Marshal, was a master of disguise, […]
In fact, it’s believed that the real “Lone Ranger” was inspired by an African American man named Bass Reeves. Reeves had been born a slave but escaped West during the Civil War where he lived in what was then known as Indian Territory. He eventually became a Deputy U.S. Marshal, was a master of disguise, […]
This week on the Beauty Spot, Kym Lee talks about not reinventing the wheel for Valrntine’s Day. Give your mate what they want. Make it special but make it familiar. Do a couple’s manicure, get her flowers, get perfume or even give them a Kym Lee makeover! About Kym Lee: Celebrity Makeup Artist, Kym Lee […]
Tamera Mowry-Housley sporadically shares prayers with her fans on social media and her latest one has to do with encouraging people about their current circumstances…
While Jewish and African American communities have a tumultuous shared history when it comes to the pursuit of civil rights, there is a chapter that is often overlooked. In the 1930s when Jewish academics from Germany and Austria were dismissed from their teaching positions, many came to the United States looking for jobs. Due to […]
At the age 77 Pastor Shirley Caesar is still putting out amazing gospel music and she looks absolutely amazing doing it! Pastor Caesar debuted her new single “It’s Alright, It’s ok” featuring Anthony Hamilton during BET’s Celebration of Gospel. Check it out: http://www.bet.com/etc/designs/betcom/js/share.js
In the late 15th century, the advancement of seafaring technologies created a new Atlantic that would change the world forever. As ships began connecting West Africa with Europe and the Americas, new fortunes were sought and native populations were decimated. With the native labor force dwindling and demand for plantation and mining labor growing, the […]
The winners of the non-televised categories of the NAACP Image Awards were announced Thursday during a dinner at the Pasadena Conference Center hosted by Affion Crockett and Nischelle Turner. The awards dinner include a special tribute to former NAACP Chairman Julian Bond, who died last fall at age 75. Among last night winners included Tina […]
Quakers, also known as “The Society of Friends,” have a long history of abolition. But it was four Pennsylvania Friends from Germantown who wrote the initial protest in the 17th century. They saw the slave trade as a grave injustice against their fellow man and used the Golden Rule to argue against such inhumane treatment; […]