African American
How a Jewelry Brand Born From Hardship Became a Symbol of Empowerment
After growing up in homeless shelters, Lia Valencia Key built a jewelry brand designed to inspire.
Piecing Together the Early Life of Harriet Tubman
“What we’re looking at today are artifacts from the home of Harriet Tubman’s birthplace.”
EGOT Winners: Who's in the Awards Club and Who's Next in Line to Win
Elton John is among three that most recently became an EGOT winner in 2024!
A Baltimore Doctor’s Patients Come to His Aid
Dr. Michael Zollicoffer is a 66-year-old private family practitioner in Baltimore.
The Five Stairsteps - O-o-h Child
The song "O-o-h Child" was originally recorded by The Five Stairsteps and released in 1970. Written by Stan Vincent, the song became one of the most uplifting and enduring soul classics of its time.
Clotilda: Last American Slave Ship
In July 1860, on a bet, 110 African captives came to Alabama on board the schooner Clotilda.
Keke Palmer Wins Entertainer of the Year and Rocks the Stage with High-Energy Acceptance Speech
A huge congratulations to Keke Palmer for winning Entertainer of the Year!
Charley Pride: I'm Just Me
Charley Pride: I’m Just Me traces the improbable journey of Charley Pride, from his humble beginnings as a sharecropper’s son on a cotton farm in segregated Sledge, Mississippi to his career as a Negro American League baseball player and his meteoric rise...
Jennifer Hudson’s Surprise Reunion and Emotional Song Tribute
Jennifer Hudson is moved to tears when her dear friend, legendary music director Paul Bogaev, makes a surprise appearance.
Finding Edna Lewis - The Woman Who Introduced Southern Cooking to the World
From Freetown, Virginia, to New York City, Edna Lewis carved a remarkable path.
En Vogue Reunites With Maxine Jones For Epic 2025 NBA All-Star Game Halftime Show Performance
The 2025 NBA All-Star Game had basketball fans in a chokehold, but music lovers had another reason to tune in. The All-Star Halftime Show entertainment was curated by DJ Cassidy who brought a few Bay Area faves with him to the Chase Center in San Francisc...
100 Years of Black Hair
From the finger waves of the 1920s to the beehives of the 1950s to the Jheri curls of the 1980s, take a look at the last century of black hair.
Tour self-made millionaire Madam CJ Walker's historic mansion
Out of the cruel crucible of racism and sexism, Walker built an empire.
Inside look at Madame C.J. Walker beauty shop in Atlanta
At the intersection of Hilliard Street and Auburn Avenue is where a revolution took place within the black hair and beauty industry.
21 Minutes of Ms. Pat Being Hilarious on ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’
Ms. Pat’s side-splittingly funny appearances on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” are not to be missed.
The War and Treaty on Their Love Story and Journey in Music
Husband-and-wife duo Michael and Tanya Trotter, also known as The War and Treaty, released their highly anticipated album "Plus One" on Valentine's Day, sharing their love story and personal struggles through powerful music.
