In all of human history, there has perhaps never been a more ardent believer in the idea that any publicity is good publicity than twenty-four-time Grammy-winning recording artist Kanye West. Ye—as he’s been legally known since 2021—thrives on controversy, provocation, and quite literally anything that will put him in the spotlight. He further proved there […]
Garrett Augustus Morgan Sr., born on March 4, 1877 in Claysville, Kentucky, is a name that comes up often during each Black History Month. The inventor, businessman, activist, and self-proclaimed “Black Edison” is best remembered today as the inventor of an early version of the three-way traffic light. He was a member of the burgeoning
In 2011, State Farm achieved television immortality with nothing more than a red polo and a pair of khakis. The iconic “Jake from State Farm” insurance mascot was born in a brief thirty-second commercial featuring Jake Stone, an actual State Farm employee from Bloomington, Illinois. Despite the commercial’s instant and enduring success, Stone never reprised
Shortly after taking office, Donald Trump put diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) on the chopping block. Within hours of him taking office, most government agencies, and even the White House official website, scrubbed any mention of DEI. Several private corporations immediately capitulated and rolled back their DEI initiatives. Most notable were companies like Target and
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Black History Month celebrations often focus on the courage of Dr. Martin Luther King, Malcolm X and Rosa Parks. Those leaders played important roles in the civil rights movement yet they aren’t the only African-American heroes who shaped the nation’s laws. Black lawmakers have greatly improved the quality of life for racial minorities and humanity
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Two of the most enduring blights on the history of African American culture are the concepts of being “too black” and “not black enough.” Though heavily featured among African Americans, the concepts, which are closely linked to colorism and identity politics, are by no means exclusive to them. The favorability of fair skin is a
White House insiders revealed Sunday that President John D. Seevers attempted to declare a national state of emergency concerning the threat of anti-white racism. The proposed declaration’s title, “Opposing the Ongoing White Genocide,” refers to the President’s recurring concerns about an alleged large-scale plot to effectively erase members of the white race from the country.
The National Football League announced Wednesday that Arizona Cardinals running back Tevin Smalls Jr. would face a four-game suspension for his recent behavior off the field. Smalls was arrested last week on charges of criminal conspiracy, breaking and entering, and assault, and was able to walk free after posting a $250,000 bail. Police reports indicate
If you’re a regular MSNBC or Fox News enjoyer, you’re no doubt privy to both networks’ recurring the-other-guys-are-literally-Satan routine. If you don’t watch either network, you may catch wind of something along these lines from acquaintances, friends, or family members. If not them, then from politicians, social media posts, Internet memes, picket signs, bumper stickers,
There were kids of all ages from strollers to walkers at the 2025 Washington DC auto show.
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