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
1. Jackie Robinson Jackie Robinson’s entry into Major League Baseball in 1947 broke the color barrier in the sport, marking a pivotal moment in American history. Before Robinson, the sport was racially segregated, and black athletes were barred from playing
1. Toni Morrison: The Pulitzer Prize Legacy Toni Morrison is one of the most influential voices in modern literature. Her works often explore the complexities of race, identity, and the African-American experience in America. Morrison’s writing is deeply rooted in
1. “You Can’t Make Money Playing Video Games” For many boomers, the idea of a career in gaming is laughable. They grew up in a time when traditional careers, like being a doctor, lawyer, or banker, were the gold standard.
