Are you an avid baseball fan, catching every game and perhaps even playing yourself? Then you’ve come to the right place! We’ll cover numerous African American baseball players, both past and present, who made an indelible mark on this sport. Keep reading to see if you know these black baseball players and learn more about…
Gospel music dates back to the 1800s and has deeply religious influences. Black gospel music is a popular genre that emerged with ragtime, blues, and jazz during the same period. Black gospel singers use this music to proclaim their relationship with God and worship Him with their faith. This article will dive into popular and…
In the last decade, podcasts have become one of the fastest-growing forms of media. No matter what subjects you love hearing about, there is a podcast or five for you. If you are looking for podcasts with Black hosts, you can find some amazing ones across all podcast genres. Some podcasts address issues primarily affecting…
The early 1960s saw the popularity of all-female groups skyrocket with an era-defining sound and many timeless hits we still listen to today. Only five all-girl groups are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, with the Go-Gos as the latest inductees in 2021. It’s notable and unsurprising that the first four all-girl groups…
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…
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…
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…
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…
There are tons of exceptional black female wrestlers out there, both retired and active. A few of them, like Awesome Kong, even went on to expand their careers beyond the wide world of wrestling and to the small screen. These women have a few things in common; they know how to bring the glitz and…
Reggae originated from Jamacia in the 60s, born from Ska and Rocksteady. However, it was more than just a sound; reggae was a feeling and a lifestyle that evoked change. It was inspired by American Jazz and classical Blues. It was predominantly known to be part of the black culture, but as Bob Marley claimed,…
Does Nicki Minaj have a sister? Yes she does, Nicki Minaj’s sister’s name is Ming Maraj and we’ll be talking about her today. As one of the most popular female rappers in the world, Nicki Minaj has claimed the title of Queen of Rap. She has earned an extensive list of awards for her hit…
Black female video game characters are unique because they are few and far. The video game industry is working to increase black representation in video games. Despite the limited representation thus far, we have a list of beautiful and powerful black female video game characters; many ready to grace your television screens during intense combat….
Usually, we associate the soul genre with African-American roots. Black musicians provide the bulk of the artists who sing and play soul, so it’s only natural that we picture them when we hear the soul style. However, that’s not true for every singer! There are plenty of white soul musicians, also called blue-eyed soul singers,…
Do you remember waking up early Saturday mornings, plunking down in front of the television, and getting your fix of cartoons? Maybe the animation was not the greatest, but the entertainment was designed for kids, which was all that mattered. Today, cartoons are produced with state-of-the-art animation. Much of it is marketed to an adult…