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The True Story Of Julianna Farrait, The Wife Of ‘American Gangster’ Frank Lucas

A former beauty queen from Puerto Rico, Julianna Farrait fell madly in love with Harlem drug trafficker Frank Lucas in the 1960s — then started dealing drugs herself.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 24, 2026

The True Story Of Julianna Farrait, The Wife Of ‘American Gangster’ Frank Lucas

A former beauty queen from Puerto Rico, Julianna Farrait fell madly in love with Harlem drug trafficker Frank Lucas in the 1960s — then started dealing drugs herself.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 24, 2026

The Tragic Death Of Sean Bell, The Unarmed Black Man Who Was Fatally Shot By NYPD Officers On His Wedding Day

In the early morning hours of November 25, 2006, five plainclothes officers opened fire on Sean Bell's vehicle in Queens, fatally striking the 23-year-old, because they thought one of his friends had a weapon — but there was no gun in the car.

By Ainsley Brown • Jan 22, 2026

The Tragic Death Of Sean Bell, The Unarmed Black Man Who Was Fatally Shot By NYPD Officers On His Wedding Day

In the early morning hours of November 25, 2006, five plainclothes officers opened fire on Sean Bell's vehicle in Queens, fatally striking the 23-year-old, because they thought one of his friends had a weapon — but there was no gun in the car.

By Ainsley Brown • January 22, 2026

The Tragic Death Of Richard Pryor, The Audacious Comedian Known For His Profane Yet Groundbreaking Insights

After a long struggle with substance abuse and multiple sclerosis, 65-year-old Richard Pryor died of a heart attack on December 10, 2005.

By Ainsley Brown • Dec 8, 2025

The Tragic Death Of Richard Pryor, The Audacious Comedian Known For His Profane Yet Groundbreaking Insights

After a long struggle with substance abuse and multiple sclerosis, 65-year-old Richard Pryor died of a heart attack on December 10, 2005.

By Ainsley Brown • December 8, 2025

Who Really Killed Malcolm X? Inside The Lingering Mysteries Surrounding His Assassination

Former Nation of Islam member Thomas Hagan admitted to killing Malcolm X, but experts think he had help from other NOI members — and perhaps law enforcement.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 2, 2025

Who Really Killed Malcolm X? Inside The Lingering Mysteries Surrounding His Assassination

Former Nation of Islam member Thomas Hagan admitted to killing Malcolm X, but experts think he had help from other NOI members — and perhaps law enforcement.

By Austin Harvey • December 2, 2025

The Remarkable Life Of Rosa Parks, The ‘Mother Of The Civil Rights Movement’

From her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott to her efforts to combat racial inequity in Detroit, Rosa Parks was one of the most inspiring civil rights activists in American history.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 29, 2025

The Remarkable Life Of Rosa Parks, The ‘Mother Of The Civil Rights Movement’

From her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott to her efforts to combat racial inequity in Detroit, Rosa Parks was one of the most inspiring civil rights activists in American history.

By Austin Harvey • November 29, 2025

Viola Ford Fletcher, The Oldest Living Survivor Of The Tulsa Race Massacre, Has Died At Age 111

Viola Fletcher was just seven years old when her family was displaced by the Tulsa Race Massacre, and the violence she witnessed that day haunted her for over a century.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 25, 2025

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Viola Ford Fletcher, The Oldest Living Survivor Of The Tulsa Race Massacre, Has Died At Age 111

Viola Fletcher was just seven years old when her family was displaced by the Tulsa Race Massacre, and the violence she witnessed that day haunted her for over a century.

By Austin Harvey • November 25, 2025

The Story Of The Exodusters, The Black Americans Who Fled The South For Kansas During The ‘Great Exodus Of 1879’

After the end of Reconstruction in 1877, some 20,000 Black Americans decided to escape the discriminatory policies in the South and made their way west, with many settling in Kansas.

By Genevieve Carlton • Nov 7, 2025

The Story Of The Exodusters, The Black Americans Who Fled The South For Kansas During The ‘Great Exodus Of 1879’

After the end of Reconstruction in 1877, some 20,000 Black Americans decided to escape the discriminatory policies in the South and made their way west, with many settling in Kansas.

By Genevieve Carlton • November 7, 2025

44 Colorized Vintage Photos Of Chicago That Show How The Windy City Has Evolved

From its growing skyline to its ever-evolving economy, Chicago looks very different today than it did decades ago.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 8, 2025

44 Colorized Vintage Photos Of Chicago That Show How The Windy City Has Evolved

From its growing skyline to its ever-evolving economy, Chicago looks very different today than it did decades ago.

By Austin Harvey • September 8, 2025

44 Photos Of Juke Joints, The Grassroots Bars Of The Jim Crow South

In a time of segregation and widespread racism, juke joints offered a brief refuge for Black sharecroppers and rural workers — and left an unforgettable mark on music history.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 12, 2025

44 Photos Of Juke Joints, The Grassroots Bars Of The Jim Crow South

In a time of segregation and widespread racism, juke joints offered a brief refuge for Black sharecroppers and rural workers — and left an unforgettable mark on music history.

By Austin Harvey • August 12, 2025

How Annie Malone Revolutionized Hair Products For Black Women — And Became One Of America’s First Black Female Millionaires

Not only did Annie Malone introduce hair care products that were far gentler than the existing options for Black women, but she also opened up a chain of cosmetology schools to teach women how to care for Black hair.

By Genevieve Carlton • Aug 7, 2025

How Annie Malone Revolutionized Hair Products For Black Women — And Became One Of America’s First Black Female Millionaires

Not only did Annie Malone introduce hair care products that were far gentler than the existing options for Black women, but she also opened up a chain of cosmetology schools to teach women how to care for Black hair.

By Genevieve Carlton • August 7, 2025