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What’s Next for Black America? The Fight for Justice 2025 The year 2025 is on the horizon, and with it, the enduring question that has plagued Black America for generations: What’s next? The march toward justice, equality, and recognition has been long and, at times, discouraging, but it has also been marked by undeniable progress.…

Why Is the Voting Rights Battle Far From Over? The right to vote—the cornerstone of American democracy—has long been fought for, won, and then threatened again. It’s a cycle that seems never-ending, a battle that stretches across history, from the time of the Founding Fathers to the present day. But, despite progress, despite landmark legislation…

What Would Okemah Look Like Today if History Hadn’t Been Erased? If you drive through Phoenix today, there’s no sign that Okemah ever existed. No plaques, no historical markers, no street names whispering its name. But once, this community thrived—a Black and Indigenous neighborhood that stood as a testament to resilience, culture, and self-sufficiency. Then,…

What Would Okemah Look Like Today if History Hadn’t Been Erased? If you drive through Phoenix today, there’s no sign that Okemah ever existed. No plaques, no historical markers, no street names whispering its name. But once, this community thrived—a Black and Indigenous neighborhood that stood as a testament to resilience, culture, and self-sufficiency. Then,…

Did You Know About Phoenix’s Forgotten Heart Tucked away in the ever-expanding sprawl of Phoenix, Arizona, lies the ghost of a community that once pulsed with life, culture, and resilience. Okemah—the name barely rings a bell for most people today. Unlike its namesake in Oklahoma, this Okemah has been nearly erased from the map, swallowed…

Can a Lost Community Be Remembered Imagine a neighborhood where kids once played in the streets, where families gathered on front porches, and where the smell of home-cooked meals drifted through the air at dinnertime. Now, imagine that same neighborhood erased—its homes demolished, its streets paved over, its very existence reduced to little more than…

The Rise of the Black Visionary: Who’s Leading the New Renaissance There’s a shift happening—a powerful, unmistakable wave that’s reshaping industries, culture, and the very definition of success. It’s bold. It’s unapologetic. And at the heart of it, Black visionaries are leading a modern renaissance, pushing the boundaries of art, technology, finance, and activism. For…

How Black Innovators Are Redefining Success Across the Globe Success has long been measured through a narrow lens—one often shaped by Western ideals, privilege, and access. But across the globe, Black innovators are reshaping the very definition of success, breaking barriers, rewriting narratives, and creating spaces where none previously existed. From Silicon Valley to Lagos,…

What Happened to Okemah? The Vanishing of a Vibrant Community In the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, there was once a neighborhood that thrived with life, culture, and a strong sense of community. Okemah wasn’t just a place on the map; it was a home to generations of families, a neighborhood where people knew each other’s…

Can Generational Wealth Break the Cycle for Black Communities Generational wealth is more than just passing down money; it’s about opportunity, stability, and power. For centuries, Black communities in America have fought against systemic barriers that have hindered wealth accumulation. From redlining to employment discrimination to lack of access to quality education, Black families have…