A Jamaican Love Story: Lover’s Leap in St. Elizabeth
Lover’s Leap, a tourist destination in Jamaica, boasts a 1,700-foot drop and a haunting tale. The story of…
Did You Renowned Educator, Marva Collins, Was Born on This Day?
This Day In History: August 31st National Humanities Medal recipient and educational pioneer, Marva Collins, reshaped the academic…
The Lessons of Augusta Savage, Harlem Renaissance Sculptor
Sculptor of New York World’s Fair commission “The Harp” and Julius Rosenwald Fellowship- winning “Gamin,” Augusta Savage built…
David Culley Faces the Perfect Storm, a Familiar Role for Many Black NFL Head Coaches
New Texans head coach David Culley is facing the football version of the perfect storm. His team is ranked last in…
For Toni Breidinger, NASCAR’s First Arab-American Female Driver, Racing Was Her Calling
Most high school graduates wouldn’t have a concrete plan. Some might travel, others might work or prepare for…
Jamaican Reggae Pioneer, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, Dies at 85
Legendary Jamaican musician Lee “Scratch” Perry has died at the age of 85. Perry died in hospital in…
What Did Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley Give Us? Nothing New.
On Sunday night Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley gave us exactly what we thought it would. Nothing new.…
Atlantic Archives: ‘Radio Africa’ – The Rise of Samba
This week we continue our discussion with Lucio Magano, music researcher for Radio Africa, Brazil’s only radio show…
Michael Jackson: Reflecting on the Life and Legacy of the King of Pop
Born in Indiana in August of 1958, singer and pop icon Michael Jackson was already on his way…
Coach Cass Ep. 57: What Do Men Want?
Coach Cass sits down with newly engaged, Dominic Isley, to discuss how he decided Monica was the right…
Did You Know the Philadelphia Race Riot of 1964 Began on This Day?
This Day In History: August 28th When Odessa Bradford’s car abruptly stopped at an intersection in North Philadelphia,…
Africa’s Pinochet: Former Chad Leader Hissène Habré Dies at 79
Hissène Habré, who ruled Chad from 1982 to 1990, died on Aug. 24 after contracting Covid-19. He was…