The Urban Reader Bookstore, a Black-owned establishment in North Carolina, has reopened as a mobile store. Created by Sonya Spencer and previously located in Charlotte’s University City neighborhood, the bookstore encountered financial challenges that spurred Spencer to rethink its operational framework. Recognizing the impractical expenses tied to a fixed location,
Emunah Y’srael’s Let’s Eat book series is an invaluable resource for introducing young children to the benefits of a balanced, healthy diet. Esteemed as an author, dedicated mother, and proficient plant-based chef, Emunah has crafted an inspiring series aimed at instilling in children the importance of healthy choices and a
In honor of what would have marked her 84th birthday on November 26th, Tina Turner’s enduring legacy takes center stage in a newly released comic book. Crafted by TidalWave Comics, Turner is the latest icon to be recognized within the pages of the comic’s “Tribute” series. Penned by Michael Frizell
Rarely, if ever, do animated series shine a spotlight on millennials navigating the complexities of raising a child in today’s world, particularly from the Black perspective. However, Matthew A. Cherry is changing the game with his latest creation, “Young Love.” This comedy series, an expansion of his Academy Award-winning animated
Author Zakiya Dalila Harris began her literary journey in New York City’s publishing industry, moving from the role of an editorial assistant to that of an assistant editor. But Harris had ambitions that extended beyond only working with books; she aspired to become a writer herself. Now, at the age
Chase Hall, an artist based in New York, uses the unpredictable medium of coffee to craft his masterful paintings featuring Black men occupied in a range of activities. In contrast to conventional paint, Hall describes coffee as having a mind of its own, explaining the artistic process as intensely physical
Now streaming on YouTube, “Super CJ: The Animated Series” sheds light on mental health challenges faced by Black children. It’s the first animated series for Black children to tackle mental health, and the imperative series has already accumulated nearly half a million views since its launch. Starring Black superhero Super
Linda Shropshire recently launched the Ella West gallery in Durham with the aim of providing a platform for artists, both established and emerging, who are often overlooked by the mainstream. Named after her mother, Spropshire’s ambition to create a space for minority artists perhaps began in the late seventies during
10-year-old STEM Princess Ava N. Simmons and her older sister Chynah Jeter from Durham, North Carolina have launched their Team Genius Toy Line inspired by their love for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The line is now available in retail stores across the U.S. and Canada. With the unwavering
A new museum based in Jacksonville, Florida is dedicated to highlighting the significant contributions of Black actors in the history of film. In the early 1900s, Jacksonville was known as the “Winter Film Capital of the World” because film studios searched for locations that could accommodate their winter operations outside
