Author: Paula Arnold
Did You Know a Black Newspaper Once Saved Lives by Exposing Lynching to the World? If you want to understand how fearless journalism can bend history, don’t start in a modern newsroom. Start in the 1890s, in Memphis, where a Black woman used a Black-owned newspaper to do what much of mainstream America refused to […]
Chelsea booked their place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals on Wednesday night, but not without discomfort, as a resilient Cardiff City side pushed the Premier League club deep into a demanding contest. From the opening whistle, Cardiff signaled their intent, pressing aggressively and refusing to cede midfield territory. Chelsea enjoyed the bulk of possession but […]
Sojourner Truth was never meant to be silent, and history is different because she refused to be. Born into slavery in the late 18th century, Truth emerged as one of the most commanding moral voices America has ever produced, challenging slavery, racism, and sexism at a time when Black women were expected to endure quietly. […]
Hal Williams holds a respected place in the history of Black television, even if his name is not always spoken as loudly as those he helped elevate. Born Harold Williams in Columbus, Ohio, in 1938, he emerged during a period when opportunities for Black actors were limited, stereotyped, and often fleeting. Through talent, timing, and […]
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade isn’t just a holiday tradition, it’s an American cultural event watched by over 20 million households each year. For Black families across the country, it marks the true start of the holiday season: kids on the couch in pajamas, the smell of turkey in the kitchen, and the iconic floats […]
