| No Images? Click here   “Black-ish” is officially back and black AF. The season 4 premier episode included a series of flashbacks where the Johnson family returns to two critical points in history ― the day before and the day after June 19, 1865, when federal troops arrived in Texas to take over the state and enforce the Emancipation Proclamation, which was issued in 1863. The y even perform musical numbers that powerfully speak to the black experience in America and the country’s history with slavery.  This was some black girl shit. Cardi B took on a corporate hit-making machine and won — for the culture. But to really understand why this is a win for black women, you have to understand why people don’t like Taylor Swift.
  On the field, Newton himself is of great help—elusive, tactful, and deliberate in his play. But the Panthers quarterback is altogether different before microphones from how he is before middle linebackers, and the tale of Cam Newton is one of someone who—before the world’s gaze—seems painfully unsure of the man he wishes to be.  Friday marks the 100th birthday of late civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer. To celebrate Hamer’s life and honor her contributions, nonprofit GirlTrek has organized a series of walks across the country. More than 300 black women, aptly dubbed #FanniesArmy, will lead 100 marches in various U.S. cities at sunset on Friday.
 Juanita Hubbard was reading an old horoscope while awaiting a delivery from Sears at her home in Chicago when a car pulled up. Affectionately known in the neighborhood as “Mama Hubbard,” some of her family members were gathered to celebrate the 35th birthday of her grandson, Anthony Cobbs.   Stay plugged in with the stories on black life and culture that matter.Does somebody keep forwarding you this newsletter? Subscribe here! Like what you see? Share with a friend! Want more? Check out (In)formation and Queer Voices.©2017 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 |
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