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From Freedom to Formation: 5 Songs That Carried the Message

by Javaughnae Malone June 08, 2026 673

Nina Simone said it best: “Music is the soundtrack of resistance, and in the hands of Black artists, every note tells a story of survival, hope, and triumph.” Black Music Month, founded in 1979, is an opportunity to celebrate more than just the artists and songs that shaped our culture. It is a chance to […]

Rooted in Her: Honoring the Past. Shaping What’s Next. The Legacy of Evelyn Cunningham

by Javaughnae Malone March 03, 2026 437

Before civil rights marches filled television screens, before history books settled into neat chapters, there were journalists documenting the truth in real time. AND their words traveled swiftly, reaching those hungry for truth. BUT many of these stories remained unheard by the wider public, pushed aside or ignored. THEREFORE, we turn to the work and […]

“7 Historic Neighborhoods: Lessons from Black Business Districts That Still Speak Today”

by Javaughnae Malone February 04, 2026 1,397

“There have been many black millionaires over the years. What we have lacked are black institutions – banks, schools, businesses – that survive beyond one man’s success.” — Thomas Sowell Black History Month is not only a time to remember who we were—it is a moment to reckon with what we built. Before visibility, before […]