History, Art & Culture Organizations
Kia Patterson 1st African American Woman to Own and Operate a Grocery Store in Compton, CA
**MOVER, SHAKER & HISTORY MAKER**Kia Patterson1st African American Woman to Own and Operatea Grocery Store in Compton, CA... Read more
Beyoncé confirmed to play Nala in live action reboot of ‘The Lion King’
November 5, 2017 - Beyonce Knowles-Carter is joining the cast of “The Lion King” to voice to role of Nala. The Walt Disney Studios revealed the main cast for its upcoming live-action and CG adaptation of its 1994 animated classic Wednesday and confirmed the months old rumor that the pop superstar would be lending her voice to the project. Some had been previously ann... Read more
Compton does NOT want you: An open letter to Stacey Dash about the congressional election she’s going to lose
February 28, 2018 -
Dear Stacey Dash,
Can I call you Stacey?
Despite never having met you in person, I feel like I know you pretty well considering all the things that occurred between you and me in my head when I wore out my old VHS copy of Illegal in Blue (the unrated version) as a teenager. And then, there’s also my copy of your legendary KING Magazine co... Read more
MLK daughter claps back at Steve Bannon for saying her father would be proud of Trump
June 24, 2018 -
What Steve Bannon is not gonna do is use Dr. Martin Luther King’s Jr’s name in vain. But the fired White House Chief Strategist tried it when he said Dr. King would be “proud” of what President Donald Trump has done so far for African Americans, reports WSBTV. “Martin Luther King … he would be proud ... Read more
20 Powerful Quotes From the Legendary Dick Gregory
August 25, 2017 -
"I waited at the counter of a white restaurant for eleven years. When they finally integrated, they didn’t have what I wanted."
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Shonda Rhimes becomes third black woman in the TV Hall of Fame
October 17, 2017 - On Thursday, Shonda Rhimes was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame, making her the third black woman to receive this honor. The first was Oprah Winfrey, who was inducted in 1993, and the second was Diahann Carroll, who was inducted in 2011. “All of these individuals are innovators who have shaped television and left an indeli... Read more
25 Survivors, 25 Stories in honor of the 25th Anniversary of The Holocaust Museum
September 27, 2017 -
Survivor #7
Holocaust Survivor: Judith Szentivanyi
In honor of the 25th Anniversary of The Florida Holocaust Museum (The FHM), this oral history series shares the stories of twenty-five Holocaust Survivors. Each Survivor brings to the series an individual voice that enlivens our understanding of the Holocaust; the war’s effects on individuals, families, and... Read more
5 TV predictions for our favorite shows in 2018
December 30, 2017 - There are so many good Black shows continuing into 2018. Some of them are chucking deuces, and some are in it for the long haul. Here are my predictions for these, our favorite shows. Bookmark this and hold me accountable!
Issa Rae and co ended Insecure’s second season on a somewhat somber note for everyone. Issa and Lawrence had a mature heart to hea... Read more
Gibbs High celebrates 90th birthday
Aug. 10, 2017 - Teachers and administration kicked off the new school year with a big pep rally on Thursday at Gibbs High School. The school is celebrating its 90th birthday as the high school marching band, cheerleaders and teachers greeted students on their first day of class of 2017.“Gibbs High School opened its doors for the first time in 1927,” said the school’s principa... Read more
Effective Black Leadership More Important Than Ever
September 22, 2017 - It is hard to imagine a more dangerously narcissistic President than Donald Trump. His decisions erode civil rights gains and further embolden racism and white privilege; his foreign policy is just as scary. Keep in mind, however, Trump represents the feelings of those who voted for him, which is even scarier. Slavery, Reconstruction, Jim Crow and Civil rights- each perio... Read more