By Fern GillespieThe words of Black poets have been entwined in American culture and history for over 100 years. During the early 20th Century, there were...
By Fern GillespieThe theme for Earth Month 2024 is “Planet vs. Plastics.” For Qiana Mickie, Executive Director, of NYC Mayor’s Office of Urban Agriculture, “Planet vs....
Fern GillespieHaving a holistic, positive outreach to Black communities has always been the personal and professional philosophy of Brooklyn resident Yvonne Rubie. During the 1980s and...
By Fern GillespieThe glam, sophisticated ladies of Harlem have recently been popularized on contemporary “girlfriend” television series like “Harlem” and “Run the World.” While the shows...
Fern GillespieBlack-owned businesses have recently captured the imagination of the media and marketing agencies. At last, Black entrepreneurs and their companies are being celebrated on talk...