by Dr. Julianne Malveaux Dolly Parton left us rhinestones, laughter, business savvy—and one heck of a labor anthem. Her 1980 hit “9 to 5” was catchy enough for the dance floor and pointed enough for […]
By Akili King and India Espy-Jones | Essence Magazine What do you think when you hear the words “hair book”? For most of us, it means flipping through a magazine full of Black hairstyles, from foot-tall braid sculptures […]
The Positive Impact | Kwanza Jones has built an extraordinary career across music, business, philanthropy, education and investment, but in August 2026 she entered an entirely new chapter. Jones and her husband and business partner, […]
There are some lives that become more than personal stories. They become part of the history of a people, a culture and a generation. Judy Pace was one of those extraordinary women. A gifted actress, […]
By Dominic Boston | As a young Black man, this topic is personal to me. When people discuss mental health, they usually don’t picture someone who looks like me. Instead, Black men are often seen […]
As many work to create and maintain their own Black libraries, we have rounded up 16 Black classic books by Black authors. Every bookshelf tells its own story. Growing up, my parents’ shelves were lined […]
From small businesses offering local deals and nonprofit organizations sharing their mission, to proud locals posting photos of their favorite neighborhoods, murals, parks, and restaurants, the grassroots 904 Day campaign is powered by participation. While […]
Florida can paint over the crosswalks. It can turn off the rainbow bridge lights. It can restrict what is taught about race and LGBTQ+ issues in classrooms. But Jacksonville continues finding ways to put its […]
An arbitrator’s order to rehire the Washington Post’s last full-time Black woman opinion writer is a victory for everyone fighting for diversity in newsrooms. By Errin Haines, Phil Lewis. Being a Black journalist means being […]
by Daniel Chang, Fred Clasen-Kelly, Olga Pierce, Yona Gavino and Daralene Jones | An analysis of hospital claims data in Florida found that firearm injuries of children disproportionately hit families in a handful of ZIP codes, almost all of them in […]
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