Author: Darren Brown
Sarah Boone (c. 1832 – October 29, 1904) was a pioneering African American inventor who transformed the way people iron clothing. Born into slavery in North Carolina, she overcame immense challenges to become one of the first Black women to receive a United States patent. Her invention, an improved design for the ironing board, became […]
Teaira McCowan has become one of the most commanding forces in modern women’s basketball. At 6’7”, the Dallas Wings center is known for her overwhelming strength, elite rebounding, and quiet determination. But McCowan’s journey is far bigger than her size. It is a story shaped by resilience, family, identity, and the relentless work required to […]
Generations of Black Americans have carried a deep, understandable mistrust toward U.S. institutions, from law enforcement and government to health systems, schools, and even the financial sector. This sentiment isn’t based on myth or exaggeration. It’s rooted in a long history of discrimination, abuse, broken promises, and systems that too often failed to protect Black […]
The Biden administration has announced a $500 million boost to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), a major reallocation of federal education funds that could significantly reshape the future of Black higher education in America. The move, framed as an investment in “innovation, equity, and opportunity,” represents one of the largest single-year increases in HBCU […]
Michael Jackson remains one of the most influential and celebrated figures in the history of music. Known around the world as the King of Pop, Jackson’s artistry transcended race, genre, and geography, leaving an indelible mark on entertainment and popular culture. Born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, Michael Joseph Jackson was the eighth […]
