History

Cape Verde Advances To The World Cup For The First Time In History – Blavity
Cape Verde, the small African nation with a population of about 525,000 people, has qualified for the World Cup for the first …

Is ‘Poldark’ Based On A True Story? Here’s What History Says – Blavity
The BBC’s adaptation of Poldark (2015) has sweeping Cornish landscapes, intense romance and some incredibly dramatic storylines. This drama series stars Aidan …

National Museum Of African American History And Culture Temporarily Closes Due Government Shutdown – Blavity
As the government shutdown lingers, the impacts of the budget impasse continue to grow, with hundreds of thousands of federal workers missing …

Museum Of African American History Temporarily Closes Due Government Shutdown
As the government shutdown lingers, the impacts of the budget impasse continue to grow, with hundreds of thousands of federal workers missing …

Dating Detox Done: Porsha Williams #RHOA Reveals She’s Seeing A Woman After Axing ‘Narcissist’ Simon Guobadia–Here’s A Look At Pretty P. Willy’s Dating History
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Porsha Williams is officially back on the dating scene and causing copious chatter by revealing that she’s …
Cardi B Performs Pregnant, Tyla Makes History & Shakira Unites The Crowd At Global Citizen Festival
Source: Taylor Hill The annual Global Citizen Festival made its way to New York City’s famed Central Park this year and featured …

She Made Sports History On CBS. Then A Stolen Sex Tape Scandal Forced Sportcaster Jayne Kennedy Into Silence — Until Now
Source: Variety / Getty Trailblazing model and pioneering sports correspondent Jayne Kennedy is stepping back into the spotlight with her new memoir, …

Benito Bowl: Bad Bunny To Make History Headlining Super Bowl LX Halftime Show In 2026
Bad Bunny was just revealed as the next headliner for the coveted Super Bowl halftime show performance. Source: John Nacion / Getty …

How 9-Year-Old Aiden Wilkins Is Making History As A College Student
A 9-year-old Black boy genius is already enjoying what higher learning has to offer as he makes history as an undergrad at …

History Hater: Donald Trump Orders The Removal Of All Signs And Exhibits On Enslavement From National Parks
Source: Win McNamee / Getty Donald Trump’s racist “policy” decisions are moving full-speed ahead, and at this rate, by the end of …

Black Excellence Was Front Row At The 2025 Emmys With These Black Celebrities Making History [Gallery]
Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards took place on Sunday night (Sept. 14) at the Peacock Theater in L.A., …

Tramell Tillman Makes History As First Black Actor To Win Supporting Actor In A Drama Series For ‘Severance’
Tramell Tillman has made history with his Emmy win on Sunday night for Severance Season 2. In winning the award for Best …

A Look At Maine’s Black History And Culture, As Well As How Black Mainers Are Finding Community
When most people think of Maine, lobster and the outdoors come to mind. Take it a step further and consider the demographics, …

Ciara Smith Makes History As Anniston’s First Black Woman Mayor At Just 26
Source: diane555 / Getty Millennials and Gen Z are fighting for their voices to be heard, and one 26-year-old will be on …

The Whitewashing Of Black History Is Happening In Real Time — And We Can’t Wait For Schools To Fix It [Op-Ed]
Source: @alyssasieb When I was growing up in Harlem in the ‘90s, Black history wasn’t a special elective or a watered-down February …

‘Snooze?’ Never. SZA Makes Fashion History As Vans’ First Artistic Director
Source: Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin / Getty SZA is adding yet another title to her already stacked résumé — and this one is making fashion history. …

Zora’s Place To Make History As Evanston’s First Black Woman-Owned Bookstore
When the new bookstore Zora’s Place opens in an Illinois city, it will make history as the first one that’s owned by …

‘Eyes Of Wakanda’ Trailer: Marvel Animation Series On Disney+ Series Explores Wakandan History – Blavity
Marvel Animation has dropped the first trailer for its upcoming Disney+ series, Eyes of Wakanda. The animated series is set to expand …

Bubba Wallace Makes History As First Black Driver To Win Major Race On Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s Oval – Blavity
On Sunday, Bubba Wallace made history as the first Black driver to win a major NASCAR race on Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s 2.5-mile …

History Served! Venus Williams Is 45, Engaged, And Just Beat A 23-Year-Old Like It’s 2001 — 16 Hilarious Reactions
Source: The Washington Post / Getty While one of the famed Williams sisters is still scared to use the r-word (retirement), Venus Williams is still …

‘The Chi’ Officialy Becomes Longest-Running Black Drama In Premium Cable History, Surpassing ‘Soul Food’ – Blavity
The Chi is making history. Entertainment journalist Wilson Morales confirmed on Instagram that The Chi has officially become “the longest running Black …

‘Love Island USA’ Winners Amaya And Bryan On Making History, Unseen Ace Scene And Islanders’ Reactions To Her Being America’s Favorite – Blavity
She was already the people’s princess, and now she’s got her man and they’re set to take the world by storm. Love …

Trap & Tuxedos: Jeezy Releasing ‘TM:101 Live’ A Symphonic Reimagining Of Hip-Hop History’ Album, Soul Survivor Selling Out Orchestra Tour Dates
Twenty years ago, the trapper of the year four times in a row dropped Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101 and changed …