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70s funk classics and Legacy Hits! – Celebrating Black History Month!

Hey Funk Family! 🎉 This Black History Month, let’s crank up the celebration with a dance party featuring timeless 70s songs and iconic hits that still make us groove! Get ready to move and shake to the beats of Teddy Pendergrass, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The O’Jays, Kool & The Gang, The Brothers Johnson, and […]

Must-Watch Movies for Black History Month: A Cinematic Journey

 Black History Month is a time to reflect, celebrate, and educate ourselves on the rich history, struggles, and triumphs of the Black community. Cinema has been a powerful medium for storytelling, shedding light on important narratives that deserve our attention. Here are some must-watch movies that offer a poignant and insightful cinematic journey during Black […]

Black Music Appreciation Month – Unsung Heroes –

UNSUNG HEROES Since 1979, June has been designated Black Music Appreciation Month in the United States. Black musicians undoubtedly shaped the face of popular music, and to kick off the month, here’s a tribute to five unsung African-American artists (or groups) in music history. 1. Rufus Payne, a.k.a. Tee Tot Though not much is known […]

American Literature and The African American Woman

I am an African American, female author and writer. I stand on the shoulders of so many that came before me, and I am proud and honored to do so. I will not forget about the countless of Black women who paved the way for writers like me to share our stories and have a […]

6 Standout Black History Tours in the U.S.

Each February to mark Black History Month, the United States celebrates the Black men, women, and organizations that have helped move the needle forward for equality. While one month—28 days to be exact—isn’t nearly long enough to share every worthy story, tours about the topic can be an excellent experience to fill in the gaps, and […]

From The Butler to Becoming to Homecoming, These Are the 41 Best Black Movies on Netflix

Films are a great way to get a glimpse into the culture, identity and history of a people. Whether for entertainment, education or inspiration, movies can provide a mirror to society and shape paradigms. In terms of Black history and the Black experience, film has played a huge role is informing and opening eyes. Sure, social media has played […]

Origins of Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. […]