On May 13, 1985, Philadelphia carried out one of the deadliest acts of state violence in U.S. history—the MOVE bombing. In a coordinated assault, the Philadelphia Police Department dropped a military-…
#BlackLiberation: 5 Impactful Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth
Pull out your cookout playlist and trusty grills because Juneteenth is upon us! Although it only became a national holiday in June 2021, Juneteenth has been celebrated by the Black community for centu…
Black Culture is the Blueprint: Trends WE Put on the Map!
Black people have been the blueprint behind many fashion trends you probably didn’t even know about. From inspiring Y2K to high fashion, here are iconic fashion trends that you have black people…
5 Remarkable Black Artists & Their Influence
Happy Black History Month! What a wonderful month to remember not only our triumphs but also the challenges that have shaped us into the people we are today. We rarely hear about the many Black pionee…
Judas and the Black Messiah: The Legacy of Fred Hampton
“You can murder a revolutionary but you can’t murder a revolution.” – Fred Hampton Fred Hampton was a groundbreaking Chairmen of the Illinois Chapter’s Black Panther Part…
#BlackHistoryMonth Remembering African-American Fashion Designer Zelda Wynn Valdes
In honor of Black History Month, we here at MEFeater are celebrating the talents of African-American fashion designer and costumer Zelda Wynn Valdes. Valdes Is an important figure in black and women&#…
Not a Surprise: Treasury Can’t Commit to Harriet Tubman on $20 Bill
In a recent interview, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin expressed doubt about putting Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill to CNBC. When you think of persons responsible for Black History in America, don&…
Black Lady Liberty is Featured on the New $100 Gold Coin
The U.S. Mint celebrates their 225th anniversary by portraying a black Lady Liberty on their new $100 gold coin. Although this isn’t the first time African-Americans have been featured on coin currenc…