Although Black History Month is coming to a close, that doesn’t mean the celebration of African American culture ends anytime soon. Actually, next month we’ll see Netflix and actress Octa Spencer honoring the legacy of a Black pioneer who was also America’s first self-made female millionaire in the miniseries Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker.

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The Oscar-winning actress was one of the many people who represented for Black excellence at the 51st NAACP Image Awards a few days ago (seen above), and she’ll be doing it once again by starring as C.J. Walker in the limited series based on her life and historic contributions. Walker was an African American entrepreneur who spearheaded a lucrative business through her self-titled manufacturing company of hair care and cosmetics specifically catered to Black women. Her business was so booming that it eventually made her the wealthiest self-made woman in America when she passed away in 1919. The series is inspired by On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C. J. Walker, a book written by Walker’s great-great-granddaughter A’Lelia Bundles, and will co-star Blair Underwood, Tiffany Haddish, Carmen Ejogo, Garrett Morris, Kevin Carroll and Bill Bellamy.

Watch the first trailer for Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker below, and expect the series to stream on Netflix starting March 20:

Despite the heavy criticism upon its initial release, OneUnited Bank's limited edition Harriet Tubman debit card has been a massive success for the institution. When it was first premiered the bank's social media accounts, people thought that the image of Harriet Tubman was throwing up the "Wakanda Forever" sign. However, that wasn't the case at all and the bank has debunked the narrative in a recent interview with CNN. 

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The debit card was originally inspired by Barack Obama's decision to replace Andrew Jackson on the twenty-dollar bill with the world-renowned American heroin in 2016. The painting of Harriet Tubman with arms folded into her chest entitled "The Conquerer" was completed in 2016 by Miami-based artist Addonis Parker, two years prior to the release of Black Panther (2018). However, that didn't stop Twitter from coming at OneUnited's new-look debit card. Check out some of the Tweets taking shots at the card below:

Black History Month always sparks tributes from companies looking to honor black historical figures who have helped change the course of history. OneUnited Bank shared that they've decided to highlight the accomplishments of Harriet Tubman by featuring new artwork of the former slave and abolitionist on their bank card—an image that shows Tubman crossing her arms in front of her chest a la Black Panther's Wakanda.

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OneUnited Bank, the largest black-owned bank in the United States, wrote on their website, "Harriet Tubman not only escaped slavery, she made nineteen missions to bring 300 others, including family and friends, to freedom, served in the Union Army and was an activist for women’s voting rights. With her impact on American history, she deserves to be on the $20 bill. The Harriet Tubman Visa Debit Card is the first limited edition card offered by OneUnited Bank. The limited-edition card will only be available in 2020. Anyone who obtains the limited-edition Harriet Tubman Card in 2020 can carry the card design for life."

While the gesture is admirable, it wasn't as well-received online as the company expected. There were some people who seemed excited to own a Tubman-faced debit card, but the overall consensus was that it was somehow disrespectful to the leader's memory. Check out the bank card below and read through a few reactions. Are people over-reacting?

Choosing not to release a full-length project in 2019, Nicki Minaj announced to the world that she would be retiring from music, shocking her fanbase in a major way. Nobody saw it coming -- apparently, not even she did. Since her infamous tweet was sent out, the rapper has popped up on several feature verses, including one for Meghan Trainor last week, and she explained that she may have been a little pre-emptive with her announcement. Now, it appears as though the star is getting back into the groove, previewing new music and getting everybody excited for what's to come. Knowing Minaj, things wouldn't be complete without one line that got people talking.

In the preview to her upcoming record "Yikes," Nicki Minaj makes reference to Rosa Parks and not everybody is feeling it. "All you bitches Rosa Parks, uh-oh, get your ass up," spits Minaj on the unreleased Pooh Beatz banger. Considering Black History Month just began, some of her Barbz aren't quite in tune with the bar, calling it insensitive or reacting with memes on social media. Others find it absolutely hilarious.

Shortly after the snippet was posted, people began reacting on Twitter, causing a chaotic ruckus and even getting Rosa Parks trending on the social platform. What do you think of the line?

In just a few days, the nation will embark on an annual celebration known as Black History Month that showcases the power, perseverance and contributions overall that African American people have put forward. While it technically runs solely throughout the entire duration of February, Google decided to get an early start during the GRAMMYs this past Sunday (January 26) that had Black people everywhere applauding with gratitude. 

Titled “The Most Searched,” Google used their metrics to show us just how successful Black people have been throughout the Digital Era. Many iconic moments are documented in the minute-and-a-half commercial spot seen above, some that happened not too long ago. Most-searched performance ever? You already know Beyoncé’s epic Coachella 2018 performance took that crown. Even something as niche as most-searched guitar solo is included, which music icon Prince nabbed rightfully during his Purple Rain era. Others included in the spot range from most-searched EGOT winner (John Legend) and female poet (Maya Angelou) to tennis player (Serena Williams), ballerina (Misty Copeland), athlete (LeBron James) and Pulitzer Prize winner (Kendrick Lamar) just to name a few. Heck, even Lil Nas X got a moment to shine for most-searched remix for his 2019 breakout hit “Old Town Road (Remix)” with Billy Ray Cyrus. Google ends the commercial by adding the caption “To the history makers and those they inspire,” and we couldn’t agree more. Search on, folks!

Watch Google’s “The Most Searched” commercial for Black History Month above, and watch a few of the key standouts below:

New Balance is celebrating Black History Month this year with a limited edition collection of sneakers, including a brand new colorway of Kawhi Leonard’s New Balance OMN1S sneaker.

As shown below, each of the kicks comes equipped with a navy, grey and red color scheme, hihglighted by gold accents. Kawhi’s New Balance OMN1S also includes the word “INSPIRE” stamped on the mid-foot strap.

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According to New Balance, the name OMN1S is derived from the Latin omnis, a word meaning “of everything”. New Balance’s debut basketball shoe was made for the modern day positionless player, featuring the brand’s “FitWeave” upper and a full-length FuelCell midsole.

“As the game has changed, there is a versatility to the player on the court now that there has never been before. The OMN1S was built for a player like Kawhi Leonard that can do it all. It’s designed to represent what we want New Balance to represent on and off the court. Game speaks for itself,” said Jonathan Grondin, Creative Design Manager at New Balance.

In addition to the “BHM” OMN1S, New Balance will also be releasing similarly styled versions of the 574, 850, and 997S. Scroll down for a look at each upcoming colorways and look for the full collection to launch on January 30.

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Nike Basketball has today unveiled the special edition Black History month player exclusives to be worn by their signature athletes on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 20. The annual collection consists of the Zoom Freak 1, PG4, Kyrie 6, KD12 and LeBron 17 - each of which features it's own unique, colorful design.

According to Nike, the BHM PEs are inspired by the color-blocking from the 2020 Nike Black History Month collection, which nods to early '90s street style and African textiles.

Black History Month is quickly approaching which means sneaker brands are gearing up to release some new shoes that celebrate the occasion. Every single year, sneaker brands like Nike, Adidas, and Jumpman come through with some interesting new colorways that are meant to pay homage to such an important month. Now that we are firmly in January, teasers have begun to emerge and sneakerheads are taking notice.

One of the first Black History Month shoes to make it online is the “BHM” Women’s Air Jordan 1 Low. Sneaker Instagram account @solebyjc was able to get their hands on the shoe and as you can see, it’s quite interesting. The side panels and toe box are black while the overlays are made of multicolor snakeskin. As for the Nike swoosh and Wings logo, those are outlined in gold which makes for a nice contrast all throughout the sneaker.

Black History Month is in February which means these should be hitting the market soon. It’s unknown what the exact release date is so stay tuned as we will be sure to bring you to the latest information. Let us know in the comments below what you think of these and whether or not you plan on copping. 

Every single year, Nike celebrates Black History Month by coming out with a plethora of sneakers with similar colorways. The swoosh brand chooses a wide variety of silhouettes and they typically sell out within a few weeks. Sneakerheads typically anticipate February because it means a whole bunch of new sneakers are on the way. In 2020, Nike’s efforts will be continued and thanks to @solebyjc, we now have some images of the brand’s first BHM shoe of the year.

As you can see from the photos below, the Nike Air Force 1 Low will be a part of the Black History Month pack. The base of the shoe is black while red, green, blue, and yellow are sprinkled throughout. From there, strings can be seen hanging from the red Nike swoosh all while the insole has BHM branding. Nike is looking to switch up their aesthetics this year and this latest BHM shoe is an example of that. It remains to be seen whether or not the pack is a success although fans are already intrigued by these new images.

Stay tuned for updates on this sneaker as we will be sure to bring them to you. Let us know in the comments if you like these and whether or not you plan on copping.