Tag: african american
The Tragic Tale of California's Richest Black Woman
Welcome to Forgotten Lives! In today's episode we are looking into the life of Biddy Mason, an African-American woman born into slavery who later became one of California's richest women.
Inside Black New Orleans' Most Sacred Ritual
The centuries old traditions of the Black Masking Indians continue to thrive in New Orleans with the most iconic being Super Sunday.
Patti LaBelle Steps in for a Surprise!
After 10-year-old Skye Turner brought the audience to their feet with her stunning performance of Patti LaBelle’s “If Only You Knew” - she got a huge surprise from Ms. LaBelle!
Aunt Jemima's Pancake House at Disneyland (1955)
With this episode of 'Opening Days' we'll be exploring the history of Aunt Jemima's Kitchen (aka Aunt Jemima's Pancake House), an obscure restaurant from the park’s early days that eventually led to the creation of a larger chain outside of the park.
Tyler James Williams Apologizes for Destroying Movie Sets as a Child Actor
Tyler James Williams gives a heartfelt apology to all the set decorators he made miserable when he was a rambunctious child actor and would sneak onto productions to destroy the set.
Bonnet vs Durag vs Pilllowcase And When To Wear Them
This video is about when to wear a durag, bonnet and a pillowcase and what's the best situation to wear each.
How To Tie A Durag In Different Ways
A durag is a close-fitting cloth tied around the top of the head to protect the hair; similarly a wave cap is a close-fitting cap for the same purpose. While Durag's are typically worn by men. Depending on their hairstyle; some women wear one instead of...
Make Your Own Bonnets
Making Bonnets can be super simple. Here are several ideas and styles as well as the basic technique. Check it out and get creative!
The Significance and History of Bonnets
Bonnets are Both Stylish and Functional - Here's the Backstory
The Origin Of Laying Baby Hairs
Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About The Origin of Laying Baby Hairs
Rap Legend's Daughter Claps Back at Internet Trolls
Cori Broadus is hip hop royalty being the youngest daughter of Snoop Dogg.
227 (Series Pilot)
Mary and Sandra (Marla Gibbs and Jackée Hall) find themselves tangled in their own lies in the very first episode of 227!
Diff'rent Strokes
Two black kids from Harlem, Arnold Jackson and older brother Willis, are welcomed into the family of wealthy New York businessman Philip Drummond when their mother, his housekeeper, passes away. The two brothers become part of the Drummond family and lear...
The Clark Sisters (First Ladies Of Gospel)
The Clark Sisters are an American gospel vocal group consisting of five sisters: Jacky Clark Chisholm, Denise "Niecy" Clark-Bradford, Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark, Dorinda Clark-Cole, and Karen Clark Sheard. The Clark Sisters are the daughters of gospel musi...
