Bessie Virginia Blount (November 24, 1914 – December 30, 2009) was a physical therapist, inventor, and forensic scientist also known by her married name, Bessie Blount Griffin. By the time she completed sixth grade, she had exhausted the academic resources for black children in her community. The family relocated to New Jersey, and Bessie continued her self-study, earning … Continue reading
Marie Van Brittan Brown was an African-American inventor, becoming the originator of the home security system in 1966, along with her husband Albert Brown, a patent was granted in 1969. Brown’s system had a set of four peep-holes and a camera that could slide up and down to look at each one. Anything and everything the camera picked … Continue reading
Our forever First Lady stopped by the Ellen Show and explained how she thinks we should deal with the current political climate. Take a look here. Sourced from YouTube Continue reading
“We come in peace, but we mean business.” Sourced from Facebook Continue reading
In Tanzania, it is against the law to marry underage girls. The punishment for those responsible – the husband and the parents of the bride who allowed the wedding to happen – is up to 30 years in prison. Nevertheless, there are families who continue to follow the tradition and attempt to marry their daughters … Continue reading
Actress Viola Davis gave a passionate speech at the Women’s March in Los Angeles last week and we had to share. Watch it here: Sourced from Youtube Continue reading
You know that when the beat drops and you can’t help your black self but to dance along (and for those of us rhythmically challenged like myself, nod along). Well, we want to help you right along this 2018 with some dance moves to add to your collection. Sourced from Facebook Continue reading
With the discussion of Afro-Latino’s being under the spotlight lately we couldn’t help but think about this video. Time to talk about micro-aggressions like: “Arregla la raza.” Sourced from YouTube Continue reading
This lyrical stanza written and recited by @andymkosi glorifies the South African natural and we love it. Take a look here. Sourced from Facebook Continue reading
What do you identify as? Black or African American? Watch this video on how some locals navigate between the two. Sourced from YouTube Continue reading
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