Too Dark and Not Respectable Enough: Why Civil Rights Leaders Supported Rosa Parks Over Claudette Colvin
Nine months before Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white passenger, 15-year-old Claudette Colvin did the same. Few know the story
Nine months before Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white passenger, 15-year-old Claudette Colvin did the same. Few know the story
Cultural identity has long been a topic of discussion in America. For Black Americans who descended from slaves, that identity was always chosen for them.
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Last year we listed 50 Fabulous Modern Ways to Wear African Fabric. The article was a huge hit, and since then, some readers have asked where to purchase
Houston resident Ethel Easter was set to undergo a hernia surgery at her local county-operated hospital. Prior to scheduling the surgery, Easter met with her
When Cizinho Afreeka and Jéssica Juliana found out they were expecting a baby girl, they wanted to give her an African name. The couple settled
Yesterday, BGLH posted about Russell Schiller, a white Howard University student who launched a #blackwomenarebeautiful photography campaign featuring black women from his historically black university.
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Henna is a popular dye alternative for many naturals who seeking to remove harsh chemicals from their hair regimen. But it must still be purchased
Last night President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama held a state dinner to welcome Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie
When 7th grader Bianca Temple was assigned an art project around the theme of transformation, she decided to portray her own journey of self-acceptance. Temple