As Black History Month gets off to a great start, our chairwoman Cathy Hughes spoke to Inc. about the importance of culture here at Urban ONE. The post Cathy Hughes Tells Inc. Magazine Her Mission With Urban ONE: “I’m In The Black People Business” appeared first on Black America Web.

After the creation in Afrobeats in early 2000s it has finally taken the stage at the Grammys and being recognized around the world along with Amapiano and many other music genres out of the continent of Africa!

From 3D movies to the traffic light, here are every day essential items that you may or may not know were invented by Black people! The post Best In Black: Essential Items Invented By Black People appeared first on Black America Web.

Musical ensembles and choirs at HBCUs continue to train the next generations of Black musicians, showcasing talent on some of the biggest stages in the world.  The post Best In Black: 15 HBCU Choir Performances That Showcase Extraordinary Talent appeared first on Black America Web.

Black leadership in America is more than just a concept, it is a doorway to understanding the resilience of Black people.  The post The Black Leader: Exploring The Complexities Of Black Leadership In America appeared first on NewsOne.

We have compiled a list of 14 Black actors who have redefined what it means to be a star and have left their intangible mark on the industry. The post Best In Black: 15 Black Actors & Actresses Who’ve Had Significant Impact On The Film Industry appeared first on Black America Web.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated was founded by nine women on the campus of Howard University in Washington DC on Jan. 15, 1908.

Alpha Phi Alpha is the first Greek-letter fraternity created for African-American men. It was founded on December 4, 1906 at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York by seven men: Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman, Eugene Kinckle Jones, George Biddle Kelley, Nathaniel Allison Murray, Robert Harold Ogle, and Vertner Woodson Tandy. Motto: “First of All, […]

The 2023 march call was for action against all forms of discrimination and inequality. The King family was joined by Rev Al Sharpton, Nick Cannon, Attorney Ben Crump and more...

Black History Month

In 1865, two years after President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation went into effect, Black people in Galveston, Texas were finally liberated.

  Kenya is pronounced “ken·yuh” and is one of the 10 countries located in East Africa. This country is named after Mount Kenya or ‘Kirinyaga‘, the ‘Mountain of Whiteness’. Kenya gained its independence on December 12, 1963 from Britain. This country is known for being the world’s best safari destination. Continue reading below to learn more about the beautiful African country, […]

  Mauritania is pronounced “more·uh·tay·nee·uh” and is one of the 16 countries located in West Africa. This country gained its independence on November 28, 1960 from France. Mauritania was the last country in the world to abolish slavery in 1981. The name Mauritania derived from the Latin word Mauretania which means “west.” Continue reading below to learn more […]