Higher education was nearly inaccessible to African Americans before the Civil War. Then, the second Morrill Land Grant Act of 1890 pressured colleges that received government funding to provide education for black people. Thus, significantly more Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Texas were established over the following years. Some of the oldest and highest-ranking…
Finding the right college can feel like one of the most important decisions you’ll make. When you think about it, it’s true. You’re going to enroll in an institution that prepares you for a career and for society in general. So, choosing a college that values what you value might really transform your future. That…
Thankfully, the days of modeling being restricted to thin white women are long gone. Today there is an increasing demand for diverse ethnicities, shapes, and sizes of models. Consumers want to see models that look like them and modeling agencies have responded. We have compiled a list of some of the top Black plus-size models…
When you think of your favorite Black actors, it is easy to think of the ones who have been established and prominent for decades. But what about those young black male actors under 30? There are so many Black men making their mark on the entertainment industry. Young Black men are doing everything from playing…
Whether they are successful entrepreneurs or accomplished poets, HBCUs allow black students to reach their goals and dreams through the procurement of quality education. Between 2019 and 2020 alone, 48,200 graduates received degrees from HBCUs. Georgia is neck and neck with Texas for the third-highest number of HBCUs in the nation, behind North Carolina and…
So you’re a Lowes shopper, or you just wanted to know more about the company. Like, if it’s a black owned company or not. This is what we’ll explore today.
There are 101 accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) operating throughout 19 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Louisiana has the privilege of hosting seven of these highly impactful higher education institutions. Each HBCU in Louisiana in this list has been included because they excel in offering the highest financial…
The 2000s decade was full of talented singing groups that made their mark on music history. Whether the group topped the Billboard charts or only released one album, these nine black male singing groups of the 2000s certainly created a lasting impression. Many of the black male singing groups of the 2000s were inspired by…
Coi Leray braids are a style that is all the craze at the moment. These braids are stylish, cool and very easy going at the same time. In this article, we share with you some of the best Coi Leray braids styles. And also how to do them, how much they cost and more.
Black superheroes were first recognized by Marvel-Master, Stan Lee in 1966. However, Marvel did not create the first black superhero in existence. In 1947, Black reporter Orrin Cromwell Evans founded All-Negro Comics and created Lion Man. Although Lion Man didn’t have a long run and only featured in one comic, some believe this opened the…
Pop Smoke braids is a style of braiding made popular by the late African American rapper Pop Smoke. While he’s no longer with us, his hairstyle lives on, and has become one to try for many men, and even women. If you want to know how to do Pop Smoke Braids, or even just see…
When it comes to dreadlock hairstyles for men, there are a variety of choices. Dreadlocks are a great hairstyle for black men. Whether you have long hair or short hair, this style can work for you. And however you like to style your dreads, there are many styles that can suit you. In this article,…
Butterfly locs are a style that is becoming increasingly popular and butterfly locs hairstyles are very beautiful. Choosing a style if you are new to them can be hard. This is why in this article, we share all the information you need on these locs. So then you can make an informed choice on how…
Representation matters. Seeing our brothers and sisters on everyday TV shows is part of that representation. There weren’t many black tv shows when I was growing up, and the ones that were made usually weren’t accessible to most. Thankfully, while there’s still room for improvement, that’s changed a lot. Here are some of the best…
Box braids hairstyles are some of the best styles for black hair. They are stylish, beautiful and they’re great protective styles. This style of braids comes in many variations. In this article, we share with you our favorite styles. And we also share methods of braiding, prices and more.