The history of our nation has never painted the prettiest picture. The film ‘Just Mercy’ highlights how a past plagued with racism and injustice remains relevant to America today. The biographical movie tells the story of Walter McMillan (portrayed by Jamie Foxx), a local pulpwood worker. In 1987 a heinous murder occurs in the small […]
Who else is with me in making that the official phrase for 2019? From business and entrepreneurship, to film and sports, Black women have been killing it in all industries this year. And as of Monday night, we made history in the pageant arena as Zozibini Tunzi, Miss South Africa, was crowned Miss Universe […]
Before Kerry Washington and Viola Davis took over prime time television, there was our beloved Diahann Carroll. She was a legend. She was a trailblazer. Diahann Carroll was Black excellence and, the original fabulous auntie of our generation. Although she passed on October 4th from breast cancer (which was revealed to the public upon her […]
Although the Emmy’s still has a looooooong way to go in awarding and recognizing black talent for our contributions to TV, they can’t deny how our people consistently show up and shut down its red carpet each year. And, of course, this year was no different as they served all kinds of delicious looks […]
If ever you need to find the physical personification of the term black girl magic, look no further than Curlfest. Trust us. We know because we were there. Aspire was onsite at Candler Park for the festival’s debut in a new city – none other, than right here in Atlanta. This celebration of […]
Since the beginning of their existence, Historically Black Colleges & Universities have always provided a space for us, by us – they allow us to showcase our culture, learn and grow together, as well as lean and depend on each other in times of need, just as many are doing now during the devastation looming […]
Sasha Obama is marching to the beat of her own drum. That’s right, the youngest Obama is set to begin her college career at the University of Michigan beginning this week according to The Detroit News and many students who have spotted Sasha accompanied with her Secret Service entourage on campus. Former First Lady […]
August has been coined National Black Business month and what better way to celebrate than to support than we purchase from companies that are made by us, with products and services that are for us? That’s right, this month (and year-round) she be all about supporting those black owned businesses whether they’re near OR far. […]
From twerking to braids, our culture has constantly been appropriated by those that are not members of our community. When former Disney darling Miley Cyrus ditched the mouse house and embarked upon a poor attempt at twerking, the media went wild over her unconventional moves and a dance that black people originated went mainstream. […]