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 […]

1. Sitting Too Close to the TV Will Ruin Your Eyes Remember being told to back away from the TV before you went blind? Boomers grew up with parents who swore that sitting too close would destroy their eyesight, but

1. The Cowboy Culture of the Wild West When most people think of cowboys, they picture John Wayne or Clint Eastwood, but the truth is that Black cowboys played a huge role in shaping the Wild West. After the Civil

1. Gordon Parks: The Lens of Change Gordon Parks is often hailed as one of the most important photographers of the 20th century. Known for his powerful portrayal of African American life, Parks used his camera as a tool for

1. Creature Features A staple of late-night horror television, Creature Features was a syndicated series that aired on various local stations across the U.S. in the ’70s. Each region had its own horror host, with popular figures like Bob Wilkins

1. Rolodex-Style Business Card Holders Remember when networking meant physically handing someone a card instead of just connecting on LinkedIn? Boomers often carried a mini Rolodex in their wallets, filled with business cards from colleagues, clients, and even the occasional

1. Muhammad Ali: Banned for Refusing to Serve, but Became a Global Icon Muhammad Ali’s story of defiance is legendary. In 1967, Ali was stripped of his heavyweight title and banned from boxing after refusing to be drafted into the