Education

Bob Marley was reaching the pinnacle of his career when he was diagnosed with a rare form of skin cancer.

How do you get a whole race of people to uplift themselves after years of persecution? This was the very question Colonel Allen Allensworth asked himself before he embarked on one of the most important journeys in African American history: to build the first Black self-sufficient town in California.

From Mary McLeod Bethune to Booker T. Washington, here are seven Black educators who made an impact in the classroom and beyond.

The Black Manifesto, spearheaded by SNCC executive director, James Forman, demanded $500 million in reparations from white churches and synagogues across the United States.

Lula “Mae” Reeves, one of the first Black women in Philly to own her own business, created one-of-a-kind and custom hats

Getting rid of the Department of Education was a Donald Trump campaign promise, and now he's making good on it --- albeit symbolically.

Black History Month is that time of year when the world suddenly remembers that Black people exist. Okay, I’m joking—kind of.  Let’s get into the makings and purpose of Black History Month, so that we can give it the appreciation and recognition it deserves. RELATED: 15 Things Invented By Black People   How Black History Month […]

TikTok’s latest trend is letting users live out their HBCU dream.

Tye Tribbett is reaching back to pull other creatives forward. The 3x Grammy award-winning artist recently launched The Chosen Creative Arts Academy. This 12-week virtual course was created to provide wisdom, insight, instruction, and practical information to creatives. Singers, worship leaders, new artists, musicians, production technicians, and other music professionals are invited to join for […]

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Multiple restaurants are offering freebies and discounts for Teacher's Appreciation Week May 6-10, 2024. The Light 103.9

Researchers conducted a study that found students are not negatively impacted by anti-racism programs in schools.