Amid Jamaica’s lush beaches and reggae rhythms my fight for survival began. I mourn the home I never had, the safe childhood, and the love without condition. But I also honor the strength my experiences forged within me. What happens when home…
Today: June 30, 2025
black voices
Did you know that only 5 percent of American students who study abroad are Black? This startling statistic from the U.S. State Department highlights a glaring inequity in global education—one that leaves countless Black youth without the opportunity to connect with the…
The nationwide boycott of Target stores, launched on February 1, 2025, has garnered significant attention in response to the corporation’s decision to cut its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies. Activists and community leaders, particularly in Minnesota, are calling for a long-term…
Olayemi Olurin is a movement lawyer, political commentator, and writer in New York City. She was born and raised in Nassau, The Bahamas, where she lived until she moved to the United States in 2008. Born to a Nigerian father and Bahamian…
Olayemi Olurin is a fierce activist who is not afraid to speak up against injustice. Last month, she got the chance to question New York City, Eric Adams directly on The Breakfast Club radio show about his policies that seem to unfairly…
The influence Cape Verdean culture has had on Massachusetts, and Boston specifically, is shown throughout food and art. Restaurant Cesaria is a staple in the Boston Cape Verdean communities. Located at 266 Bowdoin Street, Restaurant Cesaria has been serving traditional Cape Verdean…
Written by: Keyshawn Bellamy On October 7, 2023, South African DJ Black Coffee became the first African artist to headline Madison Square Garden and sell out the iconic venue. This historic achievement is a testament to Black Coffee’s talent, hard work, and…
East Orange Councilwoman Brittany Claybrooks was in the audience for the Young Black and Elected panel and asked a pertinent question about holding Black elected officials accountable. As a Detroit native Claybrooks is no stranger to unfit politicians and policies that harm…
The first documented voice on tape dates back to the 1860s; taken by Parisian Librarian, Edouard-Leon Scott de Martinville, on a phonautograph the recording consists of a woman singing Clair de le Lun. From there, voice on tap evolved from a single…
Designer, model, and content creator, Lucius Firmin, reflects on his personal experience as a Black man in fashion as he heads into his third New York Fashion Week.…
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