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History in our own backyard: Here are stories reflecting Black history in Ouachita Parish
The News-Star via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFamed civil rights activist Marcus Garvey was once quoted saying, "A people without knowledge of...
55 empowering Juneteenth quotes that capture the true meaning of the holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 weeks agoIn 2024, Juneteenth falls on Wednesday, June 19. The annual holiday is observed in recognition of...
Get Inspired With These 100 Empowering Self Love Quotes
Prevention via Yahoo News· 1 year agoLooking for a bit of a pick-me-up? Self-love quotes are just the thing to boost your mood and...
Margaret Sanger Did Not Advocate 'Exterminating the Negro Population'
Snopes via Yahoo News· 9 months agoLibrary of Congress Catalog/Wikimedia Commons A quote from birth control advocate and sometime...
These Quotes From Notable Black People Throughout History Will Inspire You All Year Long
Women's Health via Yahoo News· 4 months agoTo continue honoring the achievements of Black people, these 120 Black History Month quotes that...
On Colombia's San Andres, a historic church's roots run deep
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoFirst Baptist Church was born by a tamarind tree perched on a hill overlooking the turquoise waters...
‘Your students need you’: Importance of Black male teachers drives Kansas City activist
Kansas City Star via Yahoo News· 2 months agoEditor’s Note: When Cornell Ellis was in grade and secondary school he noticed pretty early on that...
Lauryn Hill and the Fugees Gave Their Hometown a Legendary Tour Opener
Rolling Stone via Yahoo News· 8 months ago“I’m home!” Lauryn Hill bellowed to the packed crowd at Newark’s Prudential Center. Her DJ, who...
50 Juneteenth Quotes to Celebrate Black Culture, History and Freedom
PureWow via Yahoo News· 1 month agoAlthough the Emancipation Proclamation declared that all enslaved people should be free in 1863,...
Food activist urges Black community in Gainesville to embrace farming as a way of life
The Gainesville Sun via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA food activist encourages the Black Gainesville community to embrace the power of farming and...