Porsha Williams Shares The Black-Owned Brands She Loves
When it comes to online shopping, Porsha Williams does her homework. Before buying face wash or a new designer bag,…
African American Musicians in Art Form
African American Musicians in Art Form is the newest exhibit on display at The Williams Academy Museum. source
Hilton Hotel To Host Neo-Confederate Group Conference On Last Day Of Black History Month
Despite concerns from racial justice activists, a North Carolina branch of the Hilton Hotel chain will host a gathering for…
Black Hair Defined: Readers Share Their Videos, Photos And Stories
In the weeks since we debuted “Black Hair Defined,” hundreds of readers have responded through email and social media, sharing…
‘Bad Hair’ And The Black Male Gaze
For the first half of the new horror film “Bad Hair,” writer-director Justin Simien effectively confronts the very real issue…
A Seat At The Table: Culture And Cuisine
Soul food has evolved in American food culture to become classic comfort food that’s being reimagined from its difficult past.…
New Harriet Tubman Debit Card Has People Thinking About Wakanda
The nation’s largest Black-owned bank is honoring Harriet Tubman with a debit card, but many people on social media have…
What My Hair Taught Me About My Biracial Identity
When I was in kindergarten, my teacher asked my class to draw portraits of ourselves as princes and princesses. I…
Diana Ross, Beyoncé, Lil’ Kim And The Best Black Hair In Music History
The beauty of Black hair lies in its versatility. From braids and silk presses to locs and Afros, Black musicians…
Pam Grier, Janet Jackson, Chris Tucker And The Best Black Hair In Film
Black History Month is the perfect time to reflect on memorable Black hair moments on the big screen. Films have…
A Letter To Black Trans Women About Embracing Our Natural Hair
It is no secret that Black women are the champions of rocking protective hairstyles. Black women are wizards of wig-ology…
Twitter Users Honor Trayvon Martin On What Would Have Been His 25th Birthday
People on social media honored Trayvon Martin on what would have been his 25th birthday on Wednesday, poignantly vowing that…
Introducing Black Hair Defined | HuffPost
In the United States of America, Black hair is so often seen through a white lens. Several highly publicized incidents…
The 7 Best Worst Black Hairstyles On TV And Film
Yes, all healthy hair is good hair. And for Black History Month, HuffPost is celebrating the beauty and versatility of…
3 Natural Hair Bloggers Reminisce About The Early Days Of The Movement
Twenty years ago, Patricia Gaines had a terrible hair experience with a chemical relaxer and was left with extremely short…
The Williams Sisters, Dennis Rodman And The Best Black Hair In Sports
Hair has long been a way for Black athletes to convey their personality. For those in team sports, hair can…
Ayanna Pressley’s Twists, Colin Kaepernick’s Fro And The Best Black Hair In Politics
Black hair is political. There’s no way around that. The way Black people style their hair long has been closely…
How These Black Women Overcame Health-Related Hair Loss
Above: ChaKara Gunn, 30, at Marquette Park in Gary, Indiana, on Jan. 26. When ChaKara Gunn was diagnosed with Stage…
Celebrating Black Hair: Crown And Glory
Black people have been suspended from school and have been barred from employment due to their hair texture. However, Black…
Don Lemon, Trevor Noah Break Down ‘The Worst Black History Month Ever’
“CNN Tonight” and “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” tackled the numerous racist scandals that took place during this year’s…
We Built This: Kimberly Drew Wants To Redefine What Success Looks Like In The Art World
Kimberly Drew is wholeheartedly committed to black art. And she doesn’t take that responsibility lightly. The 28-year-old officially embarked on…
We Built This: Kevinee Gilmore Wants To Turn Our Attention To Foster Kids
Kevinee Gilmore knows what rejection feels like. After spending five years in foster care bouncing between different homes and high…
HuffPost Her Stories: ‘We Built This’ Celebrates Resilient Black Women
“HuffPost Her Stories” is a new series highlighting HuffPost’s coverage of women’s lives from across our 15 global editions. Sign…
Virginia School District Plans For Bias Training After Black History Month Slavery ‘Game’
A Virginia school district has detailed its plans to address racial inequity with bias training after parents criticized a Black…
50 Amazing Books By Black Authors From The Past 5 Years
The contributions of black writers to American literature span genres and generations. Black History Month is a great time to…
Wisconsin Republicans Vote To Keep Colin Kaepernick Off Black History Month Resolution
Republicans in Wisconsin’s Senate on Wednesday refused to allow the state to honor civil rights activist and former NFL star…
Meet The Grammy-Nominated Singer Reclaiming Folk Music’s Black History
From the outside looking in, Arizona’s culture can seem as infertile and impermeable as the soil it is built upon.…
Beyoncé’s Black History Month Collage Teaches Us A Powerful Lesson
Beyoncé remains the queen of poignant Black History Month moments. In 2016, she dropped her hit-single-turned-black-anthem “Formation.” In 2017, she…
We Built This: Rashad Robinson Is Redefining Our Approach To Digital Activism
Change is constant, but progress is a slow process, especially in the fight for civil rights. Rashad Robinson, president of…
Google Celebrates First Day Of Black History Month With Sojourner Truth Doodle
Google kicked off Black History Month by honoring abolitionist Sojourner Truth in a Google Doodle illustration published Friday. “Here’s to…
RNC Gets Roasted Over 'Tone Deaf' Black History Month Tweet
“But yet you demonize those who today follow the examples of those that came before them. Hmmmm…” Source link
Trump’s Black History Month Tribute Tweet Is Greeted Just As Well As Expected
National African American History Month is an occasion to rediscover the enduring stories of African Americans and the gifts of…
We Built This: William Jackson Harper Is Opening New Doors For Dark-Skinned Men In Hollywood
When is the last time you saw a dark-skinned black man onscreen have as many layers as a neurotic, indecisive,…
Top 5 Black Warrior-Women of History (African History Explained)
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Black History Month: Benjamin Oliver Davis Sr First african American General
Benjamin Oliver Davis Sr First african American General. Learn more about Black History here: … source
Black Scientists Who Changed the Game ?
Let’s travel to the not so distant past to honor Black Scientists and Inventors who overcame the odds and achieved…
Awesome Inventions by African Americans
Who invented microphones, PCs, and video game consoles? In honor of Black History Month, Hank talks about some African Americans…
Tribute to African American Artists
During black history month, my quartet, The Conversions, played excerpts from five different African American artists during a school assembly.…
Fashion and Diversity Series: Fashion and Race I Parsons School of Design
From designers telling their stories through design during New York Fashion Week to scholars groundbreaking work on the compelling histories…
Black History Month Media Arts Harlem Renaissance and African American Digital Art
My students studied a variety of artists and then digitally altered those works of art with a variety of photo…
“A Century of African-American Quilts” at the Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg
This video explores “A Century of African-American Quilts,” our exhibit showcasing twelve colorful and stunning quilts, half of which have…
Meet Gang Members From Chicago’s West Side (HBO)
Chicago passes 1000 gunshot victims for the year. President Trump capitalized on Chicago’s troubles, and campaigned on finding the solution.…
Centennial Art Center: Black History Month Exhibit | Arts Break | NPT
Centennial Art Center is not only a visual arts teaching facility, it’s also a gallery that showcases art from local…
CBC News: Being Black in Canada (2016)
To mark Black History month Asha Tomlinson hosts Being Black in Canada. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more…
#CreateBlackHistory Black History Month Classroom Art
Celebrate the MOST WONDERFUL month of the year by making your very own African Mask Supplies: *Multiple Colors of Construction…
Artists Behind the Quilts of “And Still We Rise”
Fiber artists from the Women of Colors Quilter Network discuss works featured in the traveling exhibit “And Still We Rise:…
Black History Month: Henry Ossawa Tanner
Henry Ossawa Tanner was one of the most distinguished artists of the nineteenth century, and the first African American artist…
Black History Month: ‘Black Panther,’ ‘Get Out’ Stars Share Inspirational Black Films
Featuring Lupita Nyong’o, Common, Jordan Peele and more – the cast of filmmakers of some of this year’s top movies…
HONORING NEO-EXPRESSIONIST PAINTER JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT
We’re adding a little POP to Black History Month by honoring pop icon Jean-Michel Basquiat! The neo-expressionist American painter portrayed…