Black History Month
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In our home, Black history isn’t only for the month of February. Here's how our heritage (and joy) is celebrated all year long.
A mom of two shares how she's teaching her kids to honor Black history.
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Emira D’Spain became the first Black trans woman to work with Victoria’s Secret. She’s still facing body shaming online.
The 26-year-old opens up about plastic surgery, body shaming and trailblazing.
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How this pioneering Black-owned grocery store is tackling food deserts and pandemic fears all at once: ‘Provide the access that they need’
Inspired by living in a food desert, Jamie and Jilea Hemmings opened Nourish+ Bloom, the first Black-owned autonomous grocery store in the world.
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This man is the descendant of one of the 1st people enslaved in the U.S. He shares details of his 'emotional' trip to ancestral home in Angola.
Historian Vincent Tucker, president of the William Tucker 1624 Society, learned about his ancestors' history prior to being enslaved in the United States during a trip to Angola.
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How this music buff is using hip-hop and ASL to 'break barriers between music and sign language'
Meet Matt Maxey of DEAFinitely Dope.
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Woman who makes custom crocheted dolls in 21 different skin tones on why representation matters: ‘It can really do a lot for little girls and boys’
Doll maker Tammy Blunte rarely found any Black dolls growing up. She's changing that by making custom crocheted dolls in a wide range of skin tones and hairstyles.
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Black men comprise just 2 percent of U.S. teachers, but one activist is inspiring the next generation: ‘They can’t be what they can’t see’
Only 2 percent of teachers in the U.S. are Black men. Educator Mario Jovan Shaw shares how his organization, Profound Gentlemen, is working to empower more men of color in education.
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Two black Harvard grads have redefined ‘nude’ by launching a makeup line for all complexions
The mission of Mented cosmetics is simple: Every woman should be able to see herself in the world of beauty, no matter her skin tone.
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Black Lives Matter helped elevate Black content creators on social media — who now feel an 'obligation' to educate, inform
Months after black squares filled social media feeds, Black content creators are working to keep allies accountable.
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UCLA gymnast Nia Dennis opens up about being a young Black athlete: ‘I was always told that I didn’t have the look’
The 22-year-old gets candid about her struggles of coming to terms with her identity.
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This cowgirl confronted her racist peers. Then she became Arkansas' first Black rodeo queen.
"I feel like being a cowgirl, I am a powerful woman, I have grit, I am willing to try anything."
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These gel nail stickers designed by Black nail artists celebrate Black History Month
ManiMe makes custom gel nail stickers — and its new collection celebrates Black culture.
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'Everyone should be able to participate in beauty': 8 black-owned beauty brands to shop in 2021
From nude lipsticks that perfectly match deeper skin tones to shampoos you can trust to cleanse hair, these products are created by and for black women and men.?
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This Black-owned Texas bake shop makes the best cookies — and ships nationwide
The brand's massive cookies have a signature crispy outer and chewy center.
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'Education is my tool': Activist Ilyasah Shabazz on teaching Black history in schools and the legacy of her father Malcolm X
Educator and activist, Ilyasah Shabazz discusses her new book and the legacy of her father, Malcolm X.
