Friday, February 6, 2026

The Law of the Wrap: When Black Women’s Hair Was a "Legal Threat"

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History has a way of turning beauty into a battlefield. In 18th-century Louisiana, the way a woman wore her hair wasn't just a personal...

Trump Mocks the Obamas and Democrats But Ignores that it is Black History Month

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Video compilation of memes depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys or apes, framing it as evidence of Donald Trump's racism, dir...

From "My Body is Ready" to Gaming Icon: The Legacy of Reggie Fils-Aimé

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Reggie Fils-Aimé is a name synonymous with innovation, passion, and some of Nintendo's most triumphant eras. As the first American and ...

Cab Calloway's Hepster Dictionary

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This fascinating piece of jazz history, published around 1938, was Calloway's way of translating the "jive talk" of Harlem for...

Natalie Cole

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Quote of the Day: Fannie Lou Hamer

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If you’ve ever felt "sick and tired of being sick and tired," you are echoing the most famous words of Fannie Lou Hamer . But for...

The Myth of a Peaceful Society: Kathleen Cleaver on Strategic Resistance

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In this video, Kathleen Cleaver, a prominent leader in the Black Panther Party, delivers a compelling critique of non-violence in a society ...
Thursday, February 5, 2026

Quote of the Day: Malcolm Jamal Warner

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The Benin Punitive Expedition of 1897: A Masterclass in Imperial Propaganda

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In 1897, the British Empire launched a "Punitive Expedition" against the Kingdom of Benin (located in modern-day Edo State, Niger...

Jesse Russell: The Unsung Innovator Who Revolutionized Your Mobile World

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Every time you make a call, send a text, or stream a video on your smartphone, you're tapping into a legacy of innovation – a legacy pr...

Lineage-Based Reparations: The Logical Case for California

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Was California a slave state? Officially, no. But did significant harm and systemic racism occur within its borders, justifying lineage-base...

Coretta Scott King on "Face the Nation" (1969)

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  Coretta Scott King on Face the Nation in 1969. pic.twitter.com/ckkqyTRXSa — Earl Landix 🇺🇸 (@EarlLandix) February 4, 2026

Jerry Lawson: The Father of Modern Gaming You've Never Heard Of

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In the annals of video game history, names like Nolan Bushnell, Ralph Baer, and Shigeru Miyamoto are celebrated for their groundbreaking con...

Quote of the Day: Nina Simone

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  — nina simone “that blackness” interview, 1976. 👏🏾👩🏾🫶🏾 pic.twitter.com/tCf5TsrCqQ — ৻ꪆ. (@filmsbratz) February 2, 2026

Stokely Carmichael

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  Stokely Carmichael warned that America struggles to tell the truth about itself, and history keeps proving him right. pic.twitter.com/ycr...

The Prophetic Witness of Dr. Cornel West

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  Opens in a new window This summary is based on the key philosophical and political points frequently championed by Dr. Cornel West in his ...

Quote of the Day: Muhammad Ali

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  “I am America. I am the part you won't recognize. But get used to me. Black, confident, cocky, my name, not yours, my religion, not yo...
Wednesday, February 4, 2026

The Hydration Hero's Hard-Won Victory: Lonnie Johnson and the Super Soaker Saga

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In the annals of toy history, few inventions spark as much joyful nostalgia as the Super Soaker. For millions, the iconic water gun defined ...

Trevor Noah vs Donald Trump 2026

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Following the 68th Grammy Awards on February 1, 2026, President Donald Trump threatened to sue host Trevor Noah over a joke linking him to ...