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In 'Black Barbie,' the 44-year-old doll reclaims her spotlight
NBC Universal via AOL· 2 days agoThe Netflix documentary “Black Barbie” examines why the doll, which was created by designer Kitty...
N.J.’s Nikki M. James, Tony nominee for ‘Suffs,’ on playing suffragist Ida B. Wells
NJ.com· 7 days agoJames won her first Tony in 2011. Now she plays a giant of history, suffragist and civil rights...
Additional NASCAR Chicago street closures to take place this week
NBC Chicago· 5 days agoWith the NASCAR Chicago Street Race looming next month, additional street closures are expected to...
Gateway - The Root
The Root· 5 days agoFor Michelle Duster, great-granddaughter of Ida B. Wells, it has meant commemorating the life of the revered activist, educator and journalist in the towns she once called home—including her ...
Six outdoor pools open for the summer season, one more on the way
KOIN via Yahoo News· 3 days agoSix outdoor community pools in Portland will open on June 20 and remain open through late summer,...
Netflix’s ‘Black Barbie’ documentary shows how far the doll has come and still has to go
TheGrio via Yahoo News· 23 hours ago(Screenshot via YouTube/Netflix) As illustrated by a new Netflix documentary, the history of Black...
101 Justice Quotes from Leaders and Advocates Throughout History
Parade via Yahoo News· 4 days agoWhen you think about famous justice quotes, a few prominent figures likely come to mind; Martin...
Portland pools opening up for summer season
KGW NewsChannel 8 Portland· 4 days agoSix outdoor pools will open June 20, with some remaining open until either late summer or early fall, according to Portland Parks and Recreation.
A Juneteenth album captures the rhythm of life
WLRN Miami· 4 days agoJust in time for Juneteenth, Jazz at Lincoln Center has released an album called "Freedom, Justice and Hope". The album is a collaboration between Bryan...
Stephen Colbert tickets for Chicago 'Late Show' tapings now available
Chicago Sun-Times· 5 days agoThe team at Stephen Colbert’s “Late Show” is now taking entries from people wanting to attend the...