Black History

‘Another Act’: Eddie Murphy returns as Prince Akeem in ‘Coming 2 America’

He also talks about his upcoming milestone birthday

Xavier University of Louisiana starts softball program even during the pandemic

Players and coaches hope this starts a pipeline of talent to the school

How a Howard University senior turned a family clothing business into his legacy

Tahir Murray’s HBCU designs have been worn by NBA All-Star Chris Paul and NFL quarterback Cam Newton

‘Another Act’: Freddie Gibbs, Tinashe and Tobe Nwigwe discuss ‘Black History Always/Music for the Movement Vol. 2’

Artists from The Undefeated’s second EP explain why they were so attracted to the project

Tinashe’s cover of ‘I’m Every Woman’ brings the R&B anthem to a new generation

A new version of the song made famous by Chaka Khan and Whitney Houston embraces the fullness of Black humanity

Black women are taking over the footwear industry

These stars in sports, music or fashion double as designers, trend leaders and representatives for major brands

Magical Negroes can’t exist without a Mister Charlie or Miss Ann

A look at a persistent movie trope in which clueless white characters depend on selfless Black helpmates

The white media missed the significance of Jackie Robinson

Major League Baseball could not have maintained the color line without the aid of white sportswriters

Every pro team’s Jackie Robinson

Identifying the athletes who integrated professional sports during a 20-year period