Remembering Lewis Howard Latimer
When we look back on the great inventors of 19th century America, we can recall big names such as Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell. However, one man connects these figures, someone who worked with these men on the most famous inventions of our time and, in some...
CROWN Act Seeks to End Hair Discrimination
The US House of Representatives recently took an important step towards banning race-based hair discrimination with the passage of the CROWN Act. The legislation, which stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair, is a part of a national movement...
Remembering Latasha Harlins
Thirty-one years ago this week, Latasha Harlins’ life was cut short over a dollar and some change by Soon Ja Du, a Korean store owner. This tragedy is often lost to time, overshadowed by the Rodney King beating just two weeks prior. There was video evidence...