1. Dominique Fishback Dominique Fishback has been quietly putting in the work for years, but 2025 feels like her moment to fully shine. If you missed her Emmy-nominated performance in Swarm, where she played the chillingly obsessive Dre, go fix […]
1. Elvis Presley – The King of Controversy Elvis Presley, often referred to as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, had a complicated relationship with the airwaves in the early years of his career. When he first hit the mainstream,
1. Harlem, New York City Harlem isn’t just a neighborhood—it’s a movement. This iconic section of Manhattan has been a cultural epicenter for Black artistry, music, and activism for over a century. The Harlem Renaissance of the ‘20s and ‘30s
1. Chuck Berry – The Architect of Rock ‘n’ Roll Before rock ‘n’ roll became a cultural force, Chuck Berry was busy laying its foundation. With his fiery guitar licks, energetic stage presence, and sharp storytelling, he took rhythm and
1. Dress Codes Were Strict and Non-Negotiable If you went to school in the ‘60s, there was no getting around the dress code. Boys were expected to wear slacks and button-up shirts, while girls donned dresses or skirts, usually paired
1. Annie Turnbo Malone’s Poro College Changed Black Haircare Forever Before Madam C.J. Walker became a household name, Annie Turnbo Malone was already making waves in the Black haircare industry. In the early 1900s, Malone developed a line of hair
1. Garrett Morgan – The Man Who Made Our Roads Safer Garrett Morgan was one of those inventors who saw a problem and figured out how to fix it. Born in 1877 to formerly enslaved parents, he had only a
