Black Culture
Leroy Archer

At 95, tailor Leroy Archer sews on

When you reach a certain age, some might say you are “over the hill.” But for many folks, life only ...
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Moshood Creations hosts 24th anniversary celebration in Brooklyn

Founder of Moshood Creations Moshood Afariogun will be hosting a 24th anniversary celebration at his boutique, 698 Fulton St. in ...
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Harlem celebrates Dr. Felder Day

Honoring local icon Dr. Jack Felder, his son Nova proclaimed a day in his name on the very 125th Street ...
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Moving Forward
Andres 'Dre' Martin

Spreading the gospel of HBCUs

Brooklynite Andres “Dre” Martin serves as founder of the annual HBCU Night, an event touring the nation that celebrates African-American ...
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Black families can bridge the wealth gap by owning a home

From predatory lending and foreclosures to wealth stripping and income inequality, the national wealth gap is relevant and ongoing.
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Sharon Nelson

Sharon going for a ‘Full-Nelson’ for women in politics

Although there’s always been a need for more women to be in elected office, Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential run made ...
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Icon Profiles

Artist and preservationist Joan ...

Extraordinary pianist and gifted ...

Mary B. Talbert, women’s ...

Paul Williams: Architect to ...

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Ewart Abner Jr., an ...

Arthur Schomburg: The African ...

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Willis Richardson, prolific but ...

Wilfred DeFour, a valiant ...

Dr. Pearl Primus, choreographer, ...

Mama Imani Humphrey, an ...

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