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A Reflection on Martin Luther King Jr.’s Best EBONY and JET Covers

A man of service, nonviolence and quintessential leadership, Dr. King’s fight for equality has embossed a permanent message of liberation and freedom into the framework of the Black community. In the ...

5 Places That Defined Martin Luther King Jr.’s Life

A titan of the Civil Rights Movement who, in 1946, started his role of activist with an op-ed letter to The Atlanta Constitution stating that Black people “are entitled to the basic rights and opportu...

7 Cocktails to Sip While Watching the 2025 Presidential Inauguration

If you plan to watch the 2025 inauguration of Donald Trump, you’ll probably need a drink or two (or three) to get through it. No shade, but watching the pomp and circumstance of such an important occa...

On This Day: We Celebrate the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Today, we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for his nonviolent resistance to racial prejudice and for putting his life on the line for racial equality and the advancement of African Americans. Born...

President Joe Biden Posthumously Pardons Marcus Garvey

For his final acts as Commander-In-Chief, President Joe Biden gave out five pardons to individuals, including Marcus Garvey, the trailblazing Black nationalist. In an official statement, Biden shared ...

5 Love Lessons From Martin Luther King Jr.

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7 Little-Known Facts About Martin Luther King Jr.

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most revered figures of the last century. Since his assassination in 1968, his likeness and message are known all across the world. Without question, ...

The Wrap-Up! Monica On the Court, Gail Bean’s Shocking On-Screen Moment, New ‘Hollywood Squares’ Host Dressed to Impress and More

GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist Monica sat courtside with her music mogul beau Anthony Wilson at the Detroit Pistons game against the Toronto Rappers. With home-court advantage, the “Bad Boy” Pi...

2025 the Beauty Industry Came Out the Gate Swining With Launches From Fenty Beauty, Chanel and More!

As we step into the new year, it’s all about hitting refresh and keeping that melanin poppin’ even in the winter chill. These beauty launches are coming through like your favorite playlist—hydrating, ...