Today: November 9, 2024
Since May, Bravo (BravoTV) has paused the Black-centered reality show Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard from moving into its third season. As the CEO of TANTV, a Black-owned media platform dedicated to highlighting diverse narratives within the African and Black multicultural diaspora, I…
Black communities e lack of adequate life insurance coverage and Mckinsey reported a relationship to financial inclusion in 2020. This gap in financial planning often leaves families struggling to cover final expenses for their loved ones. Omari Aarons-Martin, executive director of the…
Mia Boykin As the United States celebrates Independence Day, it’s crucial to remember the often-overlooked contributions of Black soldiers to the nation’s founding struggle. Here at TANTV we want to spotlight the contributions of Black and African soldiers during the Revolutionary War.…
Since 1976, every American president has designated February as Black History Month and endorsed a specific theme. ASALH designates a new theme for Black History Month each year, in keeping with the practice Woodson established for Negro History Week. Founded by historian…
Martha’s Vineyard is an island off the coast of Massachusetts known around the world as a beautiful destination that attracts celebrities like Sylvester Stallone to Oprah Winfrey and world leaders including President Obama and President Clinton plus millions of families and travelers…
BethMichaels Floral & Events Design, the first Black-owned floral boutique in downtown Silver Spring and owned by a Nigerian-American family, functions as an artistic haven for immersive event and decoration experiences. Open six days a week, the shop provides a wide range…
Racism in the food system can be traced back to slavery in the Americas. The exploitation of Black labor established a powerful agricultural system that not only built the nation’s wealth but also perpetuated mistreatment, discrimination, and exploitation of people of color.…
Vice President Kamala Harris has unveiled a comprehensive “Opportunity Agenda for Black Men,” aimed at empowering this key demographic as she seeks to energize a crucial voting bloc ahead of the upcoming elections. Announced during her visit to Erie, Pennsylvania, the agenda…
On Wednesday, September 18, a group of Black women pivotal to NASA’s achievements during the space race, known as the “Hidden Figures,” were celebrated in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony on Capitol Hill. Though befitting, it is sad that out of these…
Residents of Washington, D.C., will have the opportunity to experience the “Amy Sherald: American Sublime” exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, from September 19, 2025, to February 22, 2026. This exhibition marks the first major survey of Sherald’s work, widely…
