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Tech Black History: Black Creatives and AI: Exploring the Possibilities and Potential Pitfalls

by The Newsletter 05January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

One potential benefit of AI for Black creatives is the democratization of access to technology.

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MLK’s Missing Legacy: Woke Warrior Part 2

by Mike GreenJanuary 6, 2026January 6, 2026

A cinematic poster of Blacula featuring the iconic vampire with glowing eyes and fangs, draped in a red cape against a dark background.

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DISCPlus: This Halloween let’s take a Look at the best horror flick of all time – Blacula

by The Newsletter 05October 23, 2025October 23, 2025

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The Black Exorcist: Carol Speed brought out the Demon to play in the movie ‘Abby’

by The Newsletter 05October 17, 2025October 17, 2025

A professional portrait of Dr. April Spencer, a smiling African American woman in a white lab coat, representing her role as a breast health expert and founder of the Global Breast Health & Wellness Center.

The Founder of Global Breast Health & Wellness Center in Atlanta, a closer look at Dr. April Spencer

by Lawrence Jones II, PhDOctober 3, 2025

Changing the Narrative About Suicide in American Black Culture (Part 1)

by Lawrence Jones II, PhDSeptember 6, 2025September 6, 2025

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Albany Park: Black owned and out to Make you more comfortable and less Stressed

by The Newsletter 05August 2, 2025August 3, 2025

Men’s Health Month: Sun Screen and Sun Damage

by Lawrence Jones II, PhDJuly 27, 2025August 2, 2025

Travel: Finding your new life in love with living in a country outside of the U.S.A.

by The Newsletter 05July 19, 2025

Black to the Future: Coronado Motel in Pueblo recognized for role in African American travel

by Ariel KahanaJuly 19, 2025July 19, 2025

A Sip to the First African-American Kentucky Bourbon Maker: Sean and Tia Edwards

by The Newsletter 05June 21, 2025June 21, 2025

Prostate cancer, words a grown black man doesn’t ever wants to hear

by The Newsletter 05June 21, 2025June 21, 2025

Father’s Day Gift Guide from Black Companies

by Ariel KahanaJune 14, 2025June 14, 2025

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Black to the Future: Our Favorite African American Museums

by The Newsletter 05June 7, 2025

Black to the Future: Our Favorite Black Sci-Fi Based Films

by The Newsletter 05June 7, 2025June 7, 2025

Editor's Choice

Black To The Future: Who Is Hanif Abdurraqib? A Critically Acclaimed Cultural Critic You Should Know

by TNM StaffMay 9, 2025

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Black Maternal Health and Black Infant Mortality 2022 and Beyond

by Lawrence Jones II, PhDJanuary 14, 2025January 14, 2025

Black to the Future: The Urgency of Increasing Black Men in Medicine

by Lawrence Jones II, PhDJanuary 13, 2025January 13, 2025

DISCPlus: BOO – The Top Black Horror Films Ever Made

by Lacey G Souldier TurnerOctober 5, 2024October 5, 2024

Black Cannabis Weeks begins with focus on educating African Americans on opportunities in the cannabis industry

by The Newsletter 05September 20, 2023September 20, 2023

‘Tired Of The Gunshots’: Black Americans Are Fleeing Crime-Ridden Blue Cities

by Ariel KahanaAugust 26, 2023September 15, 2023

Flushing museum to host 175th birthday celebration honoring renowned African American inventor Lewis Latimer

by The Newsletter 05August 24, 2023August 24, 2023

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Bond set at $154K for Florida woman accused of fatally shooting Black neighbor through front door

by Ariel KahanaJune 10, 2023June 10, 2023

BET:Celebrate & Uplift the Important Role of Black Fathers

by Lacey G Souldier TurnerJune 8, 2023June 8, 2023

Bush Foundation giving away $50M to slave descendants in Minnesota and Dakotas

by Ariel KahanaJune 6, 2023December 20, 2025