Colin Kaepernick Will Fund Independent Autopsy of Lashawn Thompson Who Died in Bug Infested Cell

Former NFL Quarterback Colin Kaepernick will fund an independent autopsy of Lashawn Thompson, a Fulton County Jail inmate who passed away last year while in custody and his bed was infested with bed bugs. We discuss it here!

Culture 3Adonis ArmstrongApril 21, 2023Colin Kaepernick, Lashawn Thompson, Michael Harper, Fulton County, Atlanta, Georgia, Patrick Labat, NFL

America Rallies Behind Ralph Yarl With GoFundMe Surpassing $3 Million After Traumatic Shooting

After being shot twice for accidentally knocking on the wrong door, 16 year old Ralph Yarl, is receiving an outpour of support with GoFundMe donations surpassing $3 Million. We discuss it here!

Culture 3Adonis ArmstrongApril 19, 2023Ralph Yarl, Faith Spoonmore, Kansas City, Andrew Lester, Zack Thompson, Missouri

Malcolm X's Daughter Sues CIA, NYPD, FBI Over Concealing Evidence

Qubilah Shabazz, one of Malcolm X's daughters has filed a lawsuit against the CIA, NYPD, and FBI for allegedly withholding information related to her father's assassination. We discuss it here!

Culture 3Adonis ArmstrongFebruary 22, 2023Black History, Black History Month, Civil Rights, Malcolm X's Daughter Sues CIA NYPD FBI Over Concealing Evidence, Malcolm X

That's the Black Fact: The History and Significance of Black History Month

Learn about the history and significance of Black History Month, including the role of Dr. Carter G. Woodson and the evolution of the celebration from a week to a month.

Culture 3, Black FactsAdonis ArmstrongFebruary 15, 2023Black History, Black History Month, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, Negro History Week, Frederick Douglass, That's the Black Fact: Black History Month the History and Significance, ASALH, Civil Rights

That's the Black Fact: The Devil's Punchbowl a Tragedy in History

Revisiting a tragedy in history The Devil’s Punchbowl, the post American Civil War Black concentration camp!

Culture 3, Black FactsAdonis ArmstrongFebruary 10, 2023The Devil's Punchbowl, Civil War, slavery

That's the Black Fact: Introducing Hiram Rhodes Revels

Introducing Hiram Rhodes Revels, the first African American to serve on the United States Senate!

Culture 3, Black FactsAdonis ArmstrongFebruary 6, 2023Hiram Rhodes Revels, HBCU, Alcorn State, Alcorn A&M College

That's the Black Fact: Introducing James Edward Maceo West

Introducing James Edward Maceo West, the creator of the foil electret microphone!

Culture 3, Black FactsAdonis ArmstrongFebruary 3, 2023James Edward Maceo West, John’s Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering

That's the Black Fact: Introducing Sylvia Rhone

Introducing Sylvia Rhone, the Godmother of Black Music!

Culture 3, Black FactsOmar CookJanuary 30, 2023Sylvia Rhone, Epic Records

Angel Gregorio Makes History With The First All Black Shopping Center In D.C.

Discover the motivating story of Angel Gregorio and her journey to creating the first all-black shopping center in D.C. We discuss it here!

Culture 3Adonis ArmstrongJanuary 30, 2023Angel Gregorio Makes History With The First All Black Shopping Center In D.C., Angel Gregorio, black owned business, black business, Black and Forth shopping center, Black entrepreneurs, black community

That's the Black Fact: Introducing Henry Boyd

Introducing Henry Boyd, who invented the popular Boyd Bedstead in 1826!

Culture 3, Black FactsOmar CookJanuary 26, 2023Henry Boyd, Black History, George Porter, H. Boyd Company

That's the Black Fact: Introducing Lucy Stanton Day Sessions

That's the Black Fact: Introducing Lucy Stanton Day Sessions, the first African American woman to graduate from college!

Culture 3, Black FactsOmar CookJanuary 23, 2023Lucy Stanton Day Sessions, Black History

Florida Blocks Teaching of AP African American Studies Class

Florida is facing criticism for blocking the implementation of a high school (AP) Advanced Placement course on African American studies. We discuss it here!

Culture 3Omar CookJanuary 20, 2023Florida Blocks Teaching of AP African American Studies Class, African American studies, Florida Department of Education, politics

Wes Moore Makes History as First Black Governor of Maryland

Wes Moore makes history as the first Black governor of Maryland! We discuss it here!

Culture 3Omar CookJanuary 19, 2023Wes Moore Makes History as First Black Governor of Maryland, politics, Wes Moore

Hakeem Jeffries Makes History as the First Black Lawmaker to Lead a Party In Congress

Meet Hakeem Jeffries, the first Black Lawmaker to lead a party In Congress. We discuss it here!

Culture 3Omar CookJanuary 5, 2023Hakeem Jeffries Makes History as the First Black Lawmaker to Lead a Party In Congress, Hakeem Jeffries, Binghamton University, New York University School of Law, House of Representatives, criminal justice reform, politics

Meet Jaylen Smith: The Youngest Black Mayor in U.S. History

Meet Jaylen Smith, a recent high school graduate who is set to become the youngest Black mayor elected in U.S. history! We discuss it here!

Culture 3Omar CookJanuary 3, 2023Meet Jaylen Smith: The Youngest Black Mayor in U.S. History, Jaylen Smith, politics

Miiriya, The App That Makes Shopping From Black Owned Businesses Easy

Black-owned businesses have exploded in popularity over the years, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Miiriya is an app that is making it easier to shop from Black owned businesses directly on one app! We discuss it here!

Culture 3Omar CookOctober 19, 2021Miiriya The App That Makes Shopping From Black Owned Businesses Easy, Miiriya, black owned business, Lamine Loco, black business

Groovetime Dance App Aims To Help Bridge The Gap For Creators Of Color

Dissatisfaction among Black creators on Tik Tok has been brewing for quite some time due to the lack of credit for original content. Kwasi Ohene-Adu has created a dance app called Groovetime, made specifically for creators of color to have the ability to get paid for their content.

Culture 3Omar CookOctober 7, 2021Groovetime Dance App Aims To Help Bridge The Gap For Creators Of Color, Groovetime Dance App, Groovetime, Kwasi Ohene-Adu, TikTok, Addison Rae, Jimmy Fallon

Crutches & Spice: How Activist Imani Barbarin is Changing Narratives Through TikTok

Imani Barbarin, known as @crutches_and_spice on TikTok is one of disability activism’s leading voices. Her popular videos begin with a single objective: having uncomfortable but productive conversations about the lack of intersectionality within social justice movements, and more particularly, the disability sphere. We discuss it here!

Culture 3Omar CookAugust 11, 2021Crutches & Spice: How Activist Imani Barbarin is Changing Narratives Through TikTok, Imani Barbarin, TikTok, Racism, Black women

Maria Taylor Leaves ESPN Following Rachel Nichols Workplace Diversity Comments

For Black professionals across several industries, the Rachel Nichols-Maria Taylor story confirms suspicions of white people's secret resentment and cognitive dissonance. We discuss it here!

Culture 3Omar CookJuly 15, 2021Maria Taylor Leaves ESPN Following Rachel Nichols Workplace Diversity Comments, Maria Taylor, Rachel Nichols, ESPN

Opinion: Juneteenth Is A Federal Holiday, But This Is Not Enough

This day, known as Juneteenth, is now a federal holiday in the United States as of June 15. For many African-Americans, this day has always been one worth celebrating, often being referred to as the “real” Independence Day! Being recognized as a federal holiday has its benefits, but now what? We discuss it here!

Culture 3Omar CookJune 19, 2021Opinion: Juneteenth Is A Federal Holiday, But This Is Not Enough, Juneteenth, Black Lives Matter, critical race theory

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