In celebration of its 35th anniversary, “The Color Purple” is returning to theaters for Black History Month. Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg, the cinematic classic is based on the characters from Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. The story follows the life of Celie […]
Students from Norfolk’s Booker T. Washington High School stage set in at Granby Street’s Woolworth’s lunch counter. All Photos: New Journal and Guide archives This Black History special will be brought to you in three parts By Dr. Kelton Edmonds, Special to the New […]
This month, in honor of Black History Month, American Masters presents the broadcast premiere of award-winning filmmaker Stanley Nelson’s Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool, which earned a Grammy nomination in the “Best Music Film” category. The doc delves into the six-decade career of the musical […]
This year’s recipient for the NAACP President’s Award is none other than Rihanna. The organization announced on Tuesday that the singer would be awarded the honor during the NAACP Image Award show, according to Pitchfork. The award, which is given “in recognition of special achievement and distinguished […]
Considering all the barriers that have been put into place over time to prevent Black people from attaining an education, it was no wonder why such a philanthropic effort has been made to donate money to assist with schooling. Statistics show that Black […]
Ballet’s aristocratic origins and an early association with opera mean that it remains wedded to a Euro-classical ethos. Certain ideas about it still persist ― that only an expensive cultural education can unlock its meaning and that it belongs in gilded venues accessed only by the elite. […]
Los Angeles Lakers great and five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant was among nine killed in a deadly helicopter crash in California on Sunday. The smooth shooting guard and perennial NBA All-Star who was one of the league’s most prolific scorers was with […]
American teenager Coco Gauff stunned defending champion Naomi Osaka in straight sets to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open. The 15-year-old excelled at the Rod Laver Arena and eased to a 6-3 6-4 victory in 67 minutes. Gay Civil […]
San Francisco, CA — The Last Mile, a prison rehabilitation program based in San Quentin, California, offers prisoners free training on how to code. This equips them with the training they need to get a job more easily once they are out of prison. […]
The University of Richmond has become the latest institution of education that has faced backlash for a racist atmosphere. According to WRIC, police say they’re investigating three incidents that occurred on campus late last week. Kobe’s Death Stuns The Sports World The university’s […]
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