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So Why Do We Eat Black Eyed Peas and Collard Greens On New Year’s Day Anyway?
Reading time: 2 minutesBlack History: Special Delivery!! Eating black eyed peas and/or collard greens is a New Year’s Day holiday tradition for many…W.E.B.DuBois Quote
Reading time: 1 minutesA powerful quote that pays tribute to black women!
The History & Origin Of The New Year’s Eve “Watch Night” Service
Reading time: 2 minutesCelebration of “Watch Night” worship services dates back to the 1700’s. It took on new meaning for African Americans on…The History & Origin Of The New Year’s Eve “Watch Night” Service
Reading time: 2 minutesCelebration of “Watch Night” worship services dates back to the 1700’s. It took on new meaning for African Americans on…Harriet Tubman’s 1854 Christmas Eve Rescue
Reading time: 1 minutesOn Christmas Eve 1854, Harriet Tubman gave her two brothers the gift of freedom. Click the link to learn more!TO WOMEN OF COLOR
Reading time: 1 minutesA powerful quote honoring women of color. Click the link to learn more!Nancy Wilson Has Died
Reading time: 1 minutesRemembering Nancy Wilson (1972-2018)Happy Birthday Shirley Chisholm!!
Reading time: 1 minutesBlack History: Special Delivery!! "I am not the candidate of Black America, although I am black and proud. I am…
63rd Anniversary Of The Montgomery Bus Boycott: Honoring The Unsung HE-roes and SHE-roes
Reading time: 3 minutes63rd Anniversary of The Montgomery Bus Boycott. Click the link to learn more.The Power of Black Girl Magic!
Reading time: 1 minutesShout out to a confident young queen flexing her BLACK GIRL MAGIC!!Reflecting On What It Means To Be Woke?
Reading time: 1 minutesCheck out our latest Black Mail quote! What does it mean to be woke? Let us know what you think!