Black History

Witherspoon had a passion for music and learned to play the trumpet and French horn. But perhaps his greatest gift to the world was that of laughter, as his film and television appearances continue to entertain those young and old to this day.

It’s Black History Month, and Nike is making sure it’s at the forefront of pushing for change and equity.  That starts with the swoosh announcing its invested $8.9 million into nonprofit organizations focused on education innovation, economic empowerment and social justice. There are three companies getting a chunk of change. The first is BUILD, which […]

Host Grant Yanney delves into the ghostly origins of the color Haint Blue. The post Black Folklore In Video Episode 1: Haints of Hoodoo appeared first on NewsOne.

NASA has donated $11.7 million to eight HBCUs to support the creation of curricula centered on artificial intelligence and machine learning. The post NASA Aims To Empower The Next Generation Of STEM Innovators At HBCUs With $12 Million Donation appeared first on NewsOne.

The response to a viral video of Philadelphia Eagles fans rioting and flipping over a car at Temple University before Super Bowl LVII contrasts with responses to peaceful BLM protests. The post Philly Super Bowl Riot Highlights Differences In Responses To White Riots And Peaceful BLM Protests appeared first on NewsOne.

By now, you've probably seen the videos of Justina Miles bringing all the energy during Sunday's halftime show performance. 

Clemson University has received a $3.4 million grant for the creation of a Black Heritage Trail in South Carolina. The post Clemson University Receives $3.4M For Creation Of Black Heritage Trail In South Carolina appeared first on NewsOne.

Nikki Giovanni is without a doubt one of the most celebrated poets of the last 50 years, earning countless awards and accolades for her work. The Knoxville, Tenn. native was born on June 7, 1943.

The 2023 Super Bowl was iconic for many reasons but did you notice that Black History was made at this game?

Black History Month, it’s important that we not only focus on the triumphs, history, and journeys of Black Americans but where the source of Black beauty came from. While Black History Month is a time celebrated in America, it’s important to always remember that our history is deeper than America. 1. Beyonce 2017 Grammy Gown […]

Black History NOW Celebrates the paths paved by those who broke the mold in areas of film, sports, science, art and business. Today, we celebrate those who dared to think Beyond The Stars: Dreamers who refused to let society - or our cosmos - limit their desire to face the final frontier.

Celebrating Black History Month, we hit up Harlem for a new art exhibit from the eyes of 17 Black artists with vivid American stories to tell.