Milton Kirby
- Community , Black History
- October 2, 2025
- 7 minutes Read
Thurgood Marshall: The People’s Lawyer Who Became America’s First Black Supreme Court Justice
By Milton Kirby | Washington, D.C. | October 2, 2025 Fifty-eight years ago today, the marble halls of the U.S. Supreme Court bore witness to a moment that reshaped American…
- Community , Black History , Business & Finance
- September 21, 2025
- 7 minutes Read
Uncle Nearest at Legal Crossroads: Debt, Receivership, and What Comes Next
Uncle Nearest faces receivership and $108M debt, but CEO Fawn Weaver rallies support with faith, leadership, and booming sales in Illinois, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, and Alaska.
- Education , Black History
- September 17, 2025
- 8 minutes Read
North Carolina A&T Reaches Historic Enrollment of 15,275: Growth Powers Greensboro, Defines HBCU Excellence
North Carolina A&T sets a record with 15,275 students, reinforcing its role as America’s largest HBCU and a cultural, economic, and alumni powerhouse worldwide.
- Sports , Black History
- August 31, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
Negro League Conference Unveils More History and Takes on Future Challenges
The 2025 Jerry Malloy Negro League Conference in Louisville celebrated Black baseball history with films, panels, and a grave marker dedication, while addressing future challenges of diversity and memory.
- Community , Arts & Entertainment , Black History
- August 27, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
Chit Chat Atlanta Tours Launches With Immersive Black History & Cultural Experiences
Chit Chat Atlanta Tours launches Labor Day with immersive Black history, Civil Rights, and cultural experiences, offering visitors a powerful way to discover the soul of Atlanta.
- Black History , Sports
- August 24, 2025
- 23 minutes Read
Why Rap Dixon Belongs in Cooperstown with the Legends
Negro Leagues star Rap Dixon, a five-tool outfielder from Harrisburg, earned Hall of Fame-worthy praise from legends like Oscar Charleston and dominated globally.
- Black History , Education
- August 22, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
Howard University President Ben Vinson III to Step Down After Two Years
Howard University President Ben Vinson III will step down on August 31 after less than two years. Former President Wayne Frederick returns as interim leader during the transition.
- Sports , Black History
- August 22, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
From Exclusion to Excellence: The Birth of Negro League Baseball
The Negro National League’s first game on May 2, 1920, marked a historic turning point for Black baseball, led by visionary founder Rube Foster.
- Sports , Black History , Have You Seen
- August 13, 2025
- 6 minutes Read
Brian Norman, Jr.: The Kid Next Door and World Champion
Undefeated WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr., the Decatur-born “Assassin II,” defends his title against Devin Haney in Saudi Arabia after a stunning Tokyo knockout win.
- Sports , Black History
- July 30, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
First to Fly: Lisa Leslie Dunked, and Women’s Basketball Took Flight
Lisa Leslie made history with the WNBA’s first dunk on July 30, 2002—redefining women’s basketball and inspiring generations to reach higher than ever before.
