For Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, opportunity didn’t come without a struggle. “To anyone who believes that opportunity ought not come with headwinds, I don’t know where you live, but it ain’t reality,” the 59-year-old mused to a crowd on a recent afternoon overlooking the U.S. Capitol. Raised by a single mother in North…
In southwest Atlanta, Black-owned businesses are keeping the history of their neighborhoods alive – and it all starts with a cup of coffee. Black-owned cafés and cooperatives in the area, many inspired by trailblazing local businesswoman Lottie Watkins, are creating spaces that help share stories about the city’s rich culture and promote Black entrepreneurship. Atlanta…
Beginning Feb. 1, schools, museums and communities across the nation will mark the start of Black History Month — a celebration of Black history, culture and education. The history of the month dates back almost a century, and the way it is celebrated and evolved has created history in itself. The origins of the month…
Social media erupted with claims that President Donald J. Trump had banned Black History Month following a series of viral posts. Users across platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok shared posts expressing outrage and confusion, with some claiming that Trump had eliminated not only Black History Month but also other “special observances.” Posts…