In 1988, 19-year-old Jennifer Jones became the first black Rockette when she danced with the iconic group for the Super Bowl halftime show. “It was magic,” said Jones, of taking the field as Chubby ...

At 92, Mabel Staton remains an icon in track and field, a trailblazer who broke barriers for women and African Americans.

The pair puts together presentations to celebrate the achievements of African Americans. “There are some people who have the stories, and we’re making a platform,” said Tilford. Harry Lewis and Oscar ...

Tika Sumpter opted for opulent glamour in a pair of trendy golden Giuseppe Zanotti stiletto mules and a goddess-worthy halter dress at the 2025 American Black Film Festival Honors in Los Angeles on ...

When Jones was a pre-teen, her mother paid for dance lessons and Jones found a mentor, Frank Hatchett, co-founder of the ...