Today is the true Independence Day for Black Americans.

"I have so much I want to say, so much to get out of my soul that is fighting to be given to the world," filmmaker Earl Saint X said.

Erykah Badu shared this very relevant clip of Malcolm’s observations about how societies around the globe treat their women.

Black History

The National Portrait Gallery recently acquired a painting of Henrietta Lacks.

Today's local spotlight is on Shawntay Johnson, an entrepreneur who founded the School of Creative Nails.

We’re coming to the end of Black History Month and our tribute to books and authors. So what better way to wrap things up than to offer our picks for the top 10 Black authors you should be reading. No, this is not a comprehensive list – we keep telling you 10 choices is not […] The post The Top 10 Black Authors appeared first on Black America Web.

Today's local spotlight is on Tonee Lawson, the founder and executive director of the BE Org.

Today's local spotlight is on Erricka Bridgeford, the organizer of the Baltimore Ceasefire challenge.

Today's local spotlight is on B-360 founder Brittany Young.

Today's spotlight is on Baltimore volunteer Shannon, who helps feed and clothe the homeless.