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Curating Legacy: Taroue W. Brooks on Art, Culture, and the Enduring Power of Painting in the Spirit
By staff For more than two decades, Taroue W. Brooks has championed African American art not simply as a collector, but as a cultural steward committed to preserving the stories, brilliance, and legacy of Black artists. As co-producer of Painting […]
Books
The Heart of Philanthropy
By Staff Philanthropy has long been portrayed through the lens of wealth, endowments, and buildings named after elite benefactors. Yet for African Americans, giving has always been woven into the fabric of survival, resilience, and collective progress. In The Gift & […]
Culture
Dr. Samaad Wes Keys-Higher education strategist, philanthropy leader, and cultural voice has a relentless commitment to equity and transformation.
By Staff Samaad Wes Keys, Ph.D., is a nationally recognized higher education strategist, philanthropy leader, and cultural voice whose career has been defined by a relentless commitment to equity and transformation. From his beginnings as a first-generation college student at […]
education
New Report: HBCUs are Empowering Their Programs and Their Students with New Levels of Technology
By Hazel Trice Edney Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) produce 20 percent of all of America’s Black college graduates. That includes 80 percent of Black judges; 70 percent of Black doctors; 50 percent of Black teachers; and 25 percent […]
education
DeMarcus Hopson – Reflections On Education
By Staff Tell us about your educational journey. My educational journey is really a story of faith, resilience, and learning to lead. (Haha) It’s kind of wild to sit back and think about it all because I rarely take the […]
Black History
Reviewing Our Past
By Berthony Napoleon and Rey Robinson The “Teaching Our Own History (TOOH) Task Force” tasked my organization, Five and Two Solutions Group Inc. (FTSG) to write this article “Reviewing Our Past.” I accepted the task as a privilege and honor. […]
Business
DR. ANDREA LEWIS MILLER
By Taroue Brooks Dr. Andrea Lewis Miller has more than 20 years of experience in higher education with most of it working in executive leadership capacities. Before forming the AMEC Group, she was the first woman to serve as president […]
events
Never Settle – THE BURIAL starring Tommy Lee Jones and Jamie Foxx
By Millie & Patrick H. Detry for Heart & Soul A brilliant adaptation, which was inspired by True Events. This movie premieres on Prime, October 13. A simply delightful piece of storytelling. Masterful! Emotionally fulfilling. Heartwarming and inspirational. It shows […]
Books
The Flo Expression with Marcus Johnson-What is your Superpower?
LIVING THE JOURNEY OF LIFE WITH INTENTION, LOVE, PASSION, AND HAPPINESS! By Marcus Johnson Early this week my daughter was asked about her Superpower. She politely corrected the woman asking her this question by stating her Superpowers (plural). As a […]
Culture
23rd Annual Black College Expo™ Returns to Los Angeles with a LIVE Event Celebrating Black History Month
Students gain access to college recruiters and millions of dollars in scholarships. Diamond Bar, California – National College Resources Foundation producers of the 23rd Annual Black College Expo™ is proud to present the expo IN PERSON this year, Saturday, February […]
Business
Talking Floss – A Conversation With Dr. Jarrett Manning
By Kymberly Amara This month is dental hygiene month and just like good nutrition is important, dental hygiene is equally important. In celebration of National Dental Hygiene month, I had the opportunity to chat with America’s favorite dentist, Dr. Jarrett […]
education
Diary of an HBCU President: The COVID Edition
By Carrington McKenzie Whigham I remember vowing to protect and defend our student body, but not even the oldest faculty member could have possibly warned me about the approach of a global health crisis. Student government association (SGA) presidents across […]
Culture
The Courage To Be Black: Pull Up And Talk, Your Blackness Is Safe Here
Pull up, talk. Your Blackness is safe here. By: Kymberly Amara The only way forward is through, but to make it through, we must be aware and focused on the task at hand. With all the chaos that surrounds the […]
Business
Learning, Earning, and Returning, Changing the Game Through Mentorship A Discussion with Chairman Donald Comer
By Kymberly Amara No one understands the saying, the children are our future, better than individuals who are a part of the education system, especially the higher education system. We recently had the privilege to chat with Chairman of the […]
Culture
Octavia Edwards Reveals Heartwarming Inspiration Behind Juneteenth Freedom Fest: We Must ‘Pave the Way for Our Youth’
By Jessica L. Dupree Edited by Darlene Aderoju Octavia Edwards is a powerhouse with a powerful mission. As a curator of African American culture and an ambassador of liberation, the change maker has founded the iconic Juneteenth Freedom Fest Charleston […]