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By By Joan Hampton-Porter Curator, The History Museum on the Square In 1970, Jesse Williams (1921-1997), a WWII veteran and a resident of Kansas City, opened Crosstown Barbecue. At the time, he owned a K.C. mattress factory and previously had his own excavating company before needing to slow down due
Shirley, following Shirley Chisholm’s historic run for president, has landed on Netflix. The biopic is a 15 year passion project between sisters Regina King (If Beale Street Could Talk) and Reina King (To Sleep with Anger). Boasting a 74% on Rotten Tomatoes, the film has been well received thanks to
In times of oppression, it is vital to remember that we possess the inherent power to challenge and push back against unjust regimes. History has shown us that collective action, unwavering solidarity, and the resilience of the human spirit can dismantle even the most entrenched systems of tyranny. As Vice
Breakups are never easy—especially when a child is involved. Six months after DDG and Halle Bailey announced their split, tensions between the exes have seemingly escalated over custody arrangements for their son, Halo. The YouTuber and rapper took to X to share his frustrations with his 1.3 million followers in
From integrating the nation’s schools to movements away from conventional learning for more alternative approaches, the 60s and 70s were a time of tremendous educational change. Whether boldly leading the charge to desegregate the nation’s schools and colleges in many regions, launching alternative schools and curricula, or investing in the
Wendy Williams was removed from her assisted living facility in New York and taken to the hospital yesterday by the New York Police Department. On Monday, March 10, after making public pleas for help getting out of her court-ordered guardianship, the 60-year-old former talk show host reportedly slipped a note
Roberta Flack was laid to rest Monday, March 10, in New York City. The public memorial service, held at Harlem’s famed Abyssinian Baptist Church, celebrated the life of Flack, one of the most influential vocalists in soul and R&B, with musical tributes from the likes of Stevie Wonder and Valarie
Scott Turner, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, has announced he is terminating the Affirmative Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule in an effort to cut “costly red tape.” AFFH, which was originally introduced by the Obama administration, required any state receiving federal funding to demonstrate they
In this new era of “Real Housewives of Atlanta,” Shamea Morton isn’t just a friend of cast member Porsha Williams. She’s got her own peach and has declared herself “the glue” of the group— the very rich glue. Season 16 of the series kicked off on Sunday, with Morton reintroducing
U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner of Texas, who died this month just weeks into first term in Congress, was scheduled to lie in state at Houston City Hall on Tuesday in the first of several public events honoring the former Democratic lawmaker and mayor. Turner, 70, died on March 5, hours after attending
By By Joan Hampton-Porter Curator, The History Museum on the Square In 1970, Jesse Williams (1921-1997), a WWII veteran and a resident of Kansas City, opened Crosstown Barbecue. At the time, he owned a K.C. mattress factory and previously had his own excavating company before needing to slow down due
Shirley, following Shirley Chisholm’s historic run for president, has landed on Netflix. The biopic is a 15 year passion project between sisters Regina King (If Beale Street Could Talk) and Reina King (To Sleep with Anger). Boasting a 74% on Rotten Tomatoes, the film has been well received thanks to
In times of oppression, it is vital to remember that we possess the inherent power to challenge and push back against unjust regimes. History has shown us that collective action, unwavering solidarity, and the resilience of the human spirit can dismantle even the most entrenched systems of tyranny. As Vice
Breakups are never easy—especially when a child is involved. Six months after DDG and Halle Bailey announced their split, tensions between the exes have seemingly escalated over custody arrangements for their son, Halo. The YouTuber and rapper took to X to share his frustrations with his 1.3 million followers in
From integrating the nation’s schools to movements away from conventional learning for more alternative approaches, the 60s and 70s were a time of tremendous educational change. Whether boldly leading the charge to desegregate the nation’s schools and colleges in many regions, launching alternative schools and curricula, or investing in the
Wendy Williams was removed from her assisted living facility in New York and taken to the hospital yesterday by the New York Police Department. On Monday, March 10, after making public pleas for help getting out of her court-ordered guardianship, the 60-year-old former talk show host reportedly slipped a note
Roberta Flack was laid to rest Monday, March 10, in New York City. The public memorial service, held at Harlem’s famed Abyssinian Baptist Church, celebrated the life of Flack, one of the most influential vocalists in soul and R&B, with musical tributes from the likes of Stevie Wonder and Valarie
Scott Turner, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, has announced he is terminating the Affirmative Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule in an effort to cut “costly red tape.” AFFH, which was originally introduced by the Obama administration, required any state receiving federal funding to demonstrate they
In this new era of “Real Housewives of Atlanta,” Shamea Morton isn’t just a friend of cast member Porsha Williams. She’s got her own peach and has declared herself “the glue” of the group— the very rich glue. Season 16 of the series kicked off on Sunday, with Morton reintroducing
U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner of Texas, who died this month just weeks into first term in Congress, was scheduled to lie in state at Houston City Hall on Tuesday in the first of several public events honoring the former Democratic lawmaker and mayor. Turner, 70, died on March 5, hours after attending
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