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Black-eyed peas made its way over to the states during the Middle Passage where West African slaves were then forced to cultivate rice and beans on the same plantations that would enslave them for centuries The post Why Do Black Moms Make Us Eat Black-Eyed Peas On New Year’s Day? appeared first on NewsOne.

Kwanzaa, an annual celebration of African culture, is celebrated between Dec. 26 and Jan.1. The post A Complete Guide To Celebrating Kwanzaa appeared first on NewsOne.

A platform for online language learning The most popular slang words that parents of teenagers are most familiar with were compiled in Preply’s 2023 poll.  IYKYK! There are some new slang terms that made it this year, while others, like “salty” and “extra,” were on last year’s list. Read this list of slang words to […] The post No Cap! Here Are The Top Slang Words of 2023 appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.

Toward the end of the game, Knicks fans at Capital One Arena started to chant "Let's Go Knicks". BreAnna Holmes asked Deni Avdija after the game how those chants…

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While Greek probate season is an exciting time for everyone involved, it is essential to be mindful of the energy within the room.

The data also revealed that 66 percent of Black women often change their hair for a job interview. The post New Study Finds Black Women’s Hair 2.5 Times More Likely To Be Seen As Unprofessional appeared first on NewsOne.

Disney shares its collaboration with CreativeSoul Photography featuring reimagined diverse dolls inspired by the iconic Disney Princesses.

The jam-packed conference will take place at the Museum of the African Diaspora from September 9 to September 10. The post Black Food Summit Will Celebrate The Past, Present & Future Of Black Cuisine At The Museum Of The African Diaspora appeared first on NewsOne.

Finding answers is like connecting dots. Since I am a Black American and Morris was likely a name given to my ancestors, I began my dot connecting there.  The post Why My Ancestors Might Not Have Been Slaves appeared first on NewsOne.

Kwambe Mbalia's famous term “black boy joy” isn't just a hashtag. There's a whole revolution currently exploding across the internet because of the phrase.