Black Americans have influenced music, fashion, food, and popularized entire cities single handedly. From Flo-Jo’s daring style that made it cool to rock vibrant, long nails to Jim Brown’s athletic skills showcased on the national stage, there have been numerous contributions that have determined what is considered cool in society. Trendsetters and pioneers created entire lanes that have grown into a rich history that continues to influence newcomers even to this day. Join me as we shine a Historical Spotlight on Big Tymer$ and how they influenced a whole genre by popularizing New Orleans hip-hop.

Some people choose to ignore morality just to get ahead. Instead of doing the right thing and allowing their work to speak for itself, they manipulate, lie, cheat, steal, and take advantage of people and situations for their own personal gain. Greed and jealousy, two emotions that have influenced human behavior since the beginning of time, whisper lies that certain people are better than others simply because of their skin tone, family lineage, and other attributes that don’t consider merit or ability. Join me as we shine a Historical Spotlight on the LaLaurie Mansion Torture Chamber in New Orleans, a sad example of just how far some people are willing to go to maintain their unjust status in society.

Change often comes with revolt. From the beginning of history, change is usually brought on not only by tyrannical regimes, but also by unfair and inequitable social situations. From slave revolts to George Floyd protests, Black Americans are no strangers to putting their lives on the line to fight for better treatment and conditions. Join me as we shine a Historical Spotlight on the New Orleans Black workers’ strike, which became one of the very first integrated strikes in American history.