DID YOU KNOW… black farmers have lost around $326 Billion in farmland? Yes, you read that correctly, “B” as in billions. This is finances, wealth, as well as businesses that could have been passed on …
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Women’s History Month: 50 Black Women Who Did the Thing!!
They don’t call it Black Girl Magic for nothing! For centuries, black women have been the movers, shakers and straight up innovators; that have tirelessly pushed forward the boundaries of society’s accomplishments and progression. Therefore, …
Smithsonian A Better Life For Their Children -Education During Jim Crow
Education will always be the key to success as well as a hallmark of the Black community. Nevertheless, the path to wisdom and knowledge for black children has not always been easy. The Smithsonian A …
Denim Day Stand Unified
Today is Denim day! April 23,2014 was designated as denim day for people to stand unified as we help put an end to sexual violence. You may ask why wear denim why not have a march or a parade to discuss this issue? Well here is the history behind it. Denim Day was conceived from a 1999 court ruling. The Italian High Court overturned a rape conviction, arguing that because the victim was wearing tight jeans during her assault, she must have been conferring consent. Of course this ruling did not go over well with meany and it stirred up an outrage.
So wearing denim has now become an international expression of protest against twisted misguided attitudes and beliefs about sexual violence. So throw on your jeans today it’s for a good cause.
