Saturday, November 22, 2025
High Horse: The Black Cowboy | Official Trailer | Peacock Original
An excerpt from Blavity -
'White America Has Been Lied To, Too': 'High Horse: The Black Cowboy' Is Required Viewing, Says Bun B
A new docuseries explores the history of the Black cowboy and the erasure of Black people from Western culture.
Executive produced by Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions, High Horse: The Black Cowboy, a three-part pop culture and historical docuseries, not only confronts the Wild West but also reclaims it, revealing “the Black cowboy whose history has been stolen, erased and left untold.”
The Peacock series features conversations with Peele, Tina Knowles, Glynn Turman, Pam Grier, The Compton Cowboys, Rick Ross, Bun B and others, aiming to set the record straight about the American Frontier.
“It’s essential that we know these things occurred with Black involvement,” Bun B told Blavity’s Shadow and Act in a recent interview.
“That’s the first thing. It’s important that we acknowledge and recognize those things. Then, we’ve got to amplify the voices of people who are trying to get this information out. Because I can understand on its nose, there could be some sort of projection about having to learn about Black people. But this is not Black history. This is American history. We’re as contributive to this struggle as the people who built the railroads across this country. And I think it’s time that it was put in its proper perspective. I think the way this documentary was shot, and the way it was put together and edited, does it amazingly. It puts everything exactly where it needs to be placed, and for those who have done so much of the heavy lifting, with no recognition, they finally get their grace. We finally give them the glory and their flowers.”
Clearing up common misconceptions about Black people’s role in the American West
Bernard James Freeman, known to the world as Bun B, was born in Houston and raised in Port Arthur, Texas. He said being part of this production taught him a lot about the history of the Black cowboy that he wasn’t aware of.
“I didn’t know that some of the first African slaves were brought here specifically because of their skills with animals,” the rapper turned businessman and educator said.
“And I did not know that the term cowboy was not only a Black term, but it was also a derogatory term. You know, the reason it’s not considered derogatory now is because they’ve erased the idea of the Black man being the first cowboy. First thing they did was change the narrative of what a cowboy was and how he looked, right? This automatically excluded our involvement from a certain perspective. So, now I’m glad that we get to go back and offer reclamation of these things, but also lay them out in the proper way so people can understand why those things happened that way.”
Kudos to Hampton University
An excerpt from Bossip -
#HBCU Excellence: Hampton University’s Enrollment Explosion Sends The ‘Home By The Sea’ Soaring
Amid a challenging higher education landscape, Hampton University's record-breaking enrollment figures showcase the institution's continued legacy as the "standard of excellence."
Written by Danielle Canada
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Even after being one of several Historically Black colleges targeted by bomb threats, Hampton University is thriving and continuing its storied legacy of being the “standard of excellence” with record-breaking enrollment.
A press release reports that while national enrollment has increased only marginally in recent years, Hampton is experiencing one of the fastest surges among private HBCUs, driven by a “strategic, data-informed roadmap” and a renewed emphasis on belonging and student success.
The university announced this fall that its enrollment has grown 44% since 2022, rising from 3,264 students to 4,686 in just three years. The growth represents a 46% overall increase and pushes Hampton’s total population to more than 4,600 students, its highest in more than a decade. Retention rates tell a similar story: Hampton reports a 93% fall-to-spring retention rate, including 96% of freshmen and 94% of continuing students.
“Not only are students choosing Hampton; they are staying, thriving, and completing their degrees,” the university noted.
Much of the progress reflects the leadership of President Darrell K. Williams, a 1983 alumnus and retired three-star Army general who returned to lead his alma mater in 2022.
A Black Woman is Hofstra's First Rhodes Scholar!
An excerpt from The Grio -
Hofstra’s first Rhodes Scholar is a Black woman — and she’s changing the future of science
Resa Nelson is Hofstra University’s first Rhodes Scholar, one of the most prestigious academic honors in the world.
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For communities, especially Black women, who are constantly faced with headlines spotlighting climbing unemployment rates and industries no longer deemed “professional” under this administration, a glimmer of good news is emerging from Hofstra University this month. The private university recently celebrated its first Rhodes scholarship recipient, and guess what? She’s Black!
Biology major Resa Nelson made university history as the first-ever Rhodes scholar and became the second student from Antigua to receive the award. Chosen from nine finalists representing the Commonwealth Caribbean, Nelson reportedly committed to solving complex problems on her island and beyond. Through her research the groundbreaking scholar explored ways to convert seaweed into bio-fuel with the assistance of Hofstra Biology Professor Dr. Javier Izquierdo.
“I would not be surprised if we’re talking about Resa becoming not only a Rhodes Scholar, but the president of a corporation or a Nobel Prize winner at some point,” he said, in a press release. “She’s someone who is dedicated to doing positive things for our world.”
Friday, November 14, 2025
This is SO TRUE!
As a retired principal, I can fully attest to the truth of what this teacher is saying. And as a parent of two Black boys, it was absolutely imperative to me that they were always ahead—never behind. It was equally important that they never had behavior issues.
These are values and expectations that should be taught at home, but sadly, far too often, they are not.
https://www.tiktok.com/@khrysten98/video/7569830485673757983?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
Monday, November 10, 2025
The Perfect Comeback
@howtoconvince The ultimate comeback: no matter the insult, this response leaves them speechless every time. 🔥#clapback #micdrop #creatorsearchinsights ♬ original sound - Lawyer Vince
Teaching Trust
From upworthy -
https://scoop.upworthy.com/mom-teaches-a-4th-grader-the-marble-jar-theory-after-friends-betrayal
Friday, November 7, 2025
Paying Forward An Act Of Kindness
An excerpt from LuxuryLaunches -
Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife Mackenzie Scott was once so broke that a roommate had to loan her $1,000 to stay at Princeton. Years later MacKenzie returned the favor by offering millions to her former roommate’s company which helps thousands of underfunded students
by Neha Tandon Sharma
The art of giving is something megadonor MacKenzie Scott has aced over the years. Still, one wonders where she gets it from. Perhaps the answer lies in being on the receiving end of small, unforgettable acts of kindness. The woman who has gifted more than $19 billion since her 2019 divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, which left her with about 4 percent of the company, did encounter quiet graces that helped shape her trust-based philanthropy. MacKenzie Scott attended Princeton University, where she studied English and graduated in 1992. While there, she studied creative writing under Toni Morrison, who served as her teacher and thesis adviser and once called Scott “one of the best students I have ever had.”
Still, her academic brilliance did not guarantee she could afford to stay in college. As a sophomore at Princeton, Scott’s roommate found her crying because she did not have the money to stay in school. That friend, Jeannie Ringo Tarkenton, immediately acted on her instinct to help and, without hesitation, loaned her $1,000 so she could remain enrolled. It is not the sort of gesture most people encounter in everyday life, which is precisely why it appears to have stayed with Scott so strongly.
Scott later wrote, “It was the college roommate who found me crying, and acted on her urge to loan me a thousand dollars to keep me from having to drop out sophomore year. And after she saw the difference she made in my life, what was she inspired to do, twenty years later? Start a company that offers loans to low-income students without a co-signer.” The seed of helping others had been planted in that dorm room, and years later the two women came together again to continue the work on a much larger canvas.
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https://luxurylaunches.com/celebrities/mackenzie-scott-was-loaned-by-her-roommate-11072025.php
Christone "Kingfish" Ingram Bridging the Blues Gap
An excerpt from Guitar World -
“Everyone was into rap and R&B. They would ask me, ‘Do you really like that old music?’” From humble beginnings to a cameo in Michael B. Jordan's Sinners – Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram is bridging the generational gap in blues
By Janelle Borg
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Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram is bridging the generational gap in blues. At just 26, he continues to lead the new school of blues players – proving to naysayers that the genre is as relevant than ever.
His cameo in Michael B. Jordan's Sinners says it all. The movie finishes with Ingram playing alongside Buddy Guy – a visual representation of the veteran and the rising star truly keeping the blues alive.
“I was mentored by older people who helped me with my songwriting and playing,” Ingram tells The Guardian.
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