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A group of black women celebrating Kwanzaa in their own way. Image by Matthew Lejune for Unsplash
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Kwanzaa: Celebrating Unity, Identity, and Pride in the Black Community

by The Newsletter 05December 27, 2025December 30, 2025

Kwanzaa, a celebration of African heritage, fosters unity, identity, and pride in the Black community through its seven guiding principles.

Posted inWord In Black

Is Black America Reckoning With End of Hip-Hop’s ā€˜Diddy Era’?

by Joseph WilliamsDecember 12, 2025December 12, 2025
Black traditions, including storytelling, music, and food, celebrating cultural heritage and community connections.
Posted inArticulated Insight

Black Traditions: The Stories That Shape Our Communities

by David BeckfordDecember 3, 2025December 6, 2025
A joyful multi-generational African American family gathered around a dining table, sharing a Thanksgiving meal with a roasted turkey as the centerpiece.
Posted inThe Narrative Matters

Opinion: What does Thanksgiving mean to Black families?

by Lacey G Souldier TurnerNovember 20, 2025November 21, 2025
A scene from the movie "Soul Food" featuring three African American women in an animated discussion, symbolizing family and tradition.
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Black Family Thanksgiving: A Celebration Through Films We Cherish

by TNM StaffNovember 14, 2025November 18, 2025
Posted inLifestyle

Stepping into Tomorrow from Kansas City, MO

by UBAA GlobalAugust 9, 2025
Posted inFashion

Celebrating Famous Singers in The Divine 9 and Their Impact on Black Music Month – The MEN

by TNM StaffJune 26, 2025
Posted inTrends

Our Favorite Black-Owned Restaurants

by Cody BlancJune 21, 2025June 21, 2025
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Everything You Need to Know Before Attending an HBCU

by Cody BlancMay 24, 2025May 25, 2025
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Entrepreneurial genius Dr. Jayfus T. Doswell talents within technology is known in Maryland

by The Newsletter 05May 16, 2025May 16, 2025
NBA logo featuring a silhouetted basketball player in red, white, and blue, symbolizing the league's iconic branding
Posted inSports

DISCSports: The NBA and the Intersection of Black Culture

by TNM StaffMarch 30, 2025
Posted inWho Matters

Hollywood Actor Darius McCrary Set to Star in Biopic “Wall Street to the Hood,” Based on Global Economist Dr. Lance McCarthy

by The Newsletter 05March 14, 2025March 16, 2025
Posted inTrends

NAACP Announces Groundbreaking Podcast “Our Culture, Our Stories” hosted by Sterling K.Brown and more

by David BeckfordFebruary 23, 2025February 23, 2025
Posted inPolitics

Op-Ed: Black History is About Power, Not Just Celebration

by Councilwoman Shalonda Webb St. Louis County, District 4February 20, 2025February 20, 2025
Posted inThe Narrative Matters

DISCPlus: The Best Black Christmas Songs of All Time

by TNM StaffDecember 8, 2024December 8, 2024
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2024 ESSENCE Festival of Cultureā„¢ Ignites Culture & Conversation withĀ  Experiences featuring Serena Williams, Ava DuVernay, Big Freedia, MorrisĀ  Chestnut, Regina Hall, Sanaa Lathan, Wayne Brady, Tiwa Savage, Marsai Martin,Ā  JT & MoreĀ 

by Essenec FestivalJune 29, 2024June 29, 2024
Posted inFeatured

#BlacktoTheFuture: The NOLA Project presents ‘The Colored Museum’ at New Orleans African American Museum Feb. 22-March 9

by The Newsletter 05February 24, 2024February 23, 2024
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Understanding Discipline Disparities: Break Down of Root CausesĀ 

by Ariel KahanaSeptember 17, 2022September 17, 2022
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With unemployment doubling, inflation is hurting minorities more

by Ariel KahanaSeptember 6, 2022September 6, 2022
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Biden’s Social Security Adjustment plan leads to highest increase in 40 years

by Ariel KahanaAugust 18, 2022August 19, 2022
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Karine Jean-Pierre becomes first Black LGBTQ White House press secretary.

by Ariel KahanaMay 8, 2022May 8, 2022
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Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson to become the first Black woman to serve on the highest court in the nation.

by Ariel KahanaApril 7, 2022April 7, 2022
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Evictions Are Back and Black Renters Are Suffering the Mostļæ¼

by Ariel KahanaMarch 19, 2022March 19, 2022
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Remembering a Pioneer black legend in Hollywood: Farewell Mr. Sidney Poitier

by The Newsletter 05January 8, 2022December 31, 2022
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Honoring Black Cultural Figures We Lost in 2021

by Cody BlancDecember 24, 2021December 25, 2021

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