David Lloyd Steward was born July 2, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, but his early years were spent in rural Clinton, Missouri, where his family moved when he was still a child. Growing up in a segregated environment, he experienced the realities of racial discrimination firsthand, separate schools, restricted access, and limited opportunities. Steward earned a […]
Langston Hughes stands as one of the most influential and beloved literary figures of the 20th century, a poet, playwright, and social commentator who transformed the rhythms of Black life into the rhythms of American literature. Born in 1902 in Joplin, Missouri, Hughes became a central voice of the Harlem Renaissance, the cultural explosion of […]
James Baldwin remains one of the most powerful literary voices in American history, a man whose words spoke truth to power and whose insight into race, sexuality, and humanity continues to shape global thought decades after his death. Born in Harlem in 1924, Baldwin rose from poverty to become one of the most influential writers […]
Radio host Charlamagne tha God has publicly called on Democratic Party leadership to end the ongoing government shutdown, saying the party has already “lost the fight” and must reopen government services to relieve Americans affected by the stalemate. On Monday’s episode of The Breakfast Club, Charlamagne argued that Democrats were fighting for goals that are […]
Cristiano Ronaldo is never one to play humble when it comes to greatness, and once again, he’s made it clear where he stands in the eternal debate. “Messi is not better than me,” the five-time Ballon d’Or winner declared, reaffirming his belief that discipline, longevity, and leadership define the true greatest of all time. The […]