1. Hip-Hop Dance Hip-hop dance started as a raw, energetic expression of street culture in the Bronx during the ’70s, and it didn’t take long before it reshaped the entire dance scene. With styles like breaking, popping, and locking, it […]
1. Will Smith Will Smith is one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars and a household name, but despite his career longevity and versatile performances, he’s never won an Oscar for Best Actor. While he was nominated for his standout role
1. Woolworth’s Woolworth’s was the place to be if you wanted to grab a quick lunch at the counter and then browse aisles packed with everything from toys to household goods. Known as one of the original five-and-dime stores, it
1. Arsenio Hall Arsenio Hall didn’t just enter late-night TV—he flipped the script entirely. When The Arsenio Hall Show hit the airwaves in ’89, it wasn’t trying to be The Tonight Show, and that was the point. Hall brought a
1. The Macarena Ah, the Macarena. If you were alive during the ‘90s, you’ve definitely tried it. The catchy beat and simple moves made it a favorite at every school dance, wedding, and even just casual hangout. You didn’t have
1. Motown Records Motown Records isn’t just a record label—it’s a movement. Founded in 1959 by Berry Gordy in Detroit, Motown became the heartbeat of a generation, crafting a sound that crossed racial boundaries and changed pop music forever. Gordy
1. Idlewild, Michigan – The “Black Eden” of the Midwest Imagine a place where Duke Ellington played to packed dance halls, where prominent Black professionals sipped cocktails by the lake, and where families built summer homes in a community free
