Today in Black History: NAACP Founded 105 Years Ago

On this day in Black History the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was…

Today in Black History: Nelson Mandela Released From Prison

On this day in Black history, international peacemaker, humanitarian, voice of reason, and first President of South…

Today in Hip Hop History: Erykah Badu Releases ‘Baduizm’ 19 Years Ago

On this day in Hip Hop History, one of the originators of Neo Soul, Erykah Badu,…

Celebrating Black History: Black Inventions We Use Everyday

In celebration of Black History Month, it’s important to acknowledge and remember the innovative contributions made…

#BHM Parents Demand School Let Their Children Wear African Headwraps

Parents of female students in a North Carolina high school became overnight protesters when their daughters…

Best Hip Hop Moments in #BHM: Kanye West Releases ‘The College Dropout’

In honor of Black History Month, each day here at The Source we’ll be chronicling many…

Today in Black History: Celebrating the Life of Paul Laurence Dunbar

On this day in Black History we celebrate the life of great American poet Paul Laurence…

Five Reasons Why Debbie Allen Is #BlackGirlMagic

As we all know, February’s the month where we celebrate Black History by sharing, discussing, and…

A Ballerina’s Tale, The Story of Misty Copeland, Premiers Tonight On PBS

Renowned filmmaker Nelson George turns to the world of ballet in his latest on-screen gem for…

Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani Calls Beyonce’s Super Bowl Performance “Attack” On Police Officers

NYC’s 9/11 Mayor Rudy Giuliani slammed Beyonce‘s Super Bowl 50 halftime performance, calling her raved stage…