Reflecting on Selma: 8 Iconic Women Activists, Past and Present
In the height of "Selma" and honoring Dr. King, we are reminded of eight women activists who's works bettered humanity.
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UMass Boston Residence Hall to be Named in Honor of Its First Black Chancellor Dr. J. Keith and Former First Lady Angela Motley
Dr. Motley, the first Black chancellor in the history of UMass Boston, presided over unprecedented growth and rebuilding of the campus between 2007 and 2017
Harlem-Based Education Group Prepares Youth for College—and Graduation
Many of us found adolescence difficult to navigate but got through it, not just with the help of our anguished parents but because of the network of extended family, church...
Maynard Jackson: The Ultimate Champion for Black Business
28 Days: Celebrating Black Business Icons Past and Present: In 1973 Maynard Jackson emerged on the scene when he was elected the first black mayor of Atlanta and became a national force in business and politics over the next 30 years, he used his prowess to break the old boys network's hold on contracts and power while expanding opportunities for minority businesses. The result: he helped develop and create more black millionaires that any other public figure.
Can Detroit Be Saved?
Detroit is known by many names: The D, Motor City, and Motown, among others. But this once sprawling metropolis of nearly 2 million has over the past few decades become more synonymous with poverty, crime, unemployment, and urban blight.