Dexter D. Eure Sr. the first black columnist for the Boston Globe died at 91 years old. Dexter D. Eure Sr. was a well respected and esteemed writer. Eure worked at the Boston Globe for more than 25 years, breaking color barriers along the way. He became the first black columnist at the Boston Globe, when he started the column, “Tell It Like It Is.”
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Olympic track and field athlete Carl Lewis was born
On July 1, 1961, Carl Lewis was born. Carl Lewis is an Olympic track and field athlete.
Therese Myers | Author, Mentor and Creative
Therese Myers is a mentor, author, creative, and the founder of Brand New Vue LLC and Yes Girls Create Inc.
Donna Michele Ramos | Author, Journalist And Public Speaker
Donna Michele Ramos is a best-selling author, journalist and public speaker with decades of experience in the media industry.
Taniqua K. Huguley | Community Enthusiast, Founder and CEO
Meet Taniqua K. Huguley. Taniqua K. Huguley is a community enthusiast, leader and the founder of TKH Global Consulting and Black Girls Achieve (BGA).
Sultana Karim | Licensed Counselor and Psychotherapist
Meet Sultana Karim. Sultana Karim is a licensed counselor, psychotherapist and the founder of Karim Counseling Services, PLLC.
Maya Dent, Fitness Coach| Black History Month Series
To celebrate Black History Month 2023, TheBlack.Blog and HeavieTalk Media are presenting a Black Representation Matters Series. The series will highlight the importance of black representation in all aspects. This month-long series will feature interviews and a daily black history month themed narrated video series. New interviews premiere every week. Plus, narrated videos will beContinue reading “Maya Dent, Fitness Coach| Black History Month Series”
Zora Neale Hurston dies
On January 28, 1960, Zora Neale Hurston died at the age of 69.
Muhammad Ali is born
On January 17, 1942, Muhammad Ali was born in Louisville, Kentucky.
Joe Frazier is born
On January 12, 1944, Joe Frazier was born.