If you’re like many people, the phrase “soul food” can’t help but conjure up mental images of some truly glorious dishes. You picture crispy fried chicken, earthy greens seasoned with salt pork, golden cornbread, and other comforting...
As part of Women’s History Month, we celebrate in this blog the life of the great entrepreneur and philanthropist Madam C.J. Walker (1867 – 1919) who has been described as the first American self-made woman millionaire.
In honor of Black History Month and our Black America series, we’ve put together a list of ten of Black history’s little-known, but still significant heroes.
Claudette Colvin
When we conjure images of the Underground Railroad, we’re mostly likely seeing dimly lit trails in the woods, tight hidden spaces to hide during the day, and the terrifying prospect of being recaptured. What began as an...
When you think of Martin Luther King, what are the first things that spring to mind? If you’re like most, you think of someone who made the world a better place, not just for people of color...
When you picture the art and culture associated with New Orleans, the sight and sound of the city’s signature brass bands probably tops the list, and with good reason. After all, true New Orleans natives never pass up an...
The following article is written by Tony Kail, author of A Secret History of Memphis Hoodoo
The practice of Hoodoo, a set of folk practices incorporating magic, spirituality and healing has a distinct heritage...
The state of Ohio claims more than forty vanished communities that were occupied by people of color. So-called “Negro” settlements, or colonies, as they were called, were primarily agrarian and separated from urban centers. And among the...
The lowly pelican is prominently featured on the Louisiana state flag. While this unique Gulf Coast bird is ubiquitous along the state’s waterways, is it really the most popular animal? It turns out...
While Austin is the Live Music Capital of the World, its big sister, Houston, is the historic heart of Texas music. For decades, amateur blues and jazz musicians went to Houston to make it big, and established...
