1. Passing Around Illegal Substances Like Candy Back in the ‘60s and ‘70s, it wasn’t just the music that made concerts an unforgettable experience—it was the completely unregulated party atmosphere. Fans openly passed around joints, pills, and other substances without […]

1. Going Caroling Caroling used to be a festive tradition, where families bundled up in their coziest attire and strolled down the neighborhood streets, singing holiday songs door-to-door. Back in the day, it was a way to spread cheer, especially

1. Alice Coachman Alice Coachman made history at the 1948 London Olympics by becoming the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal. She triumphed in the high jump, jumping 5 feet 6 ⅛ inches, and her victory was

1. No Left-Handed Writing Allowed Back in the day, if you were a lefty, your teacher might have forced you to switch hands. It sounds ridiculous now, but for a long time, being left-handed was considered wrong or even a

1. Koogle Flavored Peanut Butter If you were a kid in the ’70s, you probably remember Koogle, the peanut butter that came in flavors like chocolate, banana, vanilla, and cinnamon. It was marketed as a fun way to get kids

1. Reimagining Financial Freedom Black Millennials are reshaping the definition of financial freedom. It’s no longer just about the 9-to-5 grind or accumulating wealth for wealth’s sake. Instead, it’s about living life on their own terms. Many in this generation

1. Makeup Has to Be Heavy and Perfect The beauty industry has long pushed the idea that a perfect, made-up face is the epitome of glamour. In the ’60s and ’70s, makeup was a mask of sorts—a way to transform