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Vicki Stringer - Urban Fiction Publisher

Girl, if you're a millennial, I know you remember Triple Crown Publications. Did you know the publishing company was founded by a black woman an...

Girl did you know, Alfreda Johnson Webb was the first Black female veterinarian in the United States, Born on February 21, 1923, in Mobile, Alaba...

Girl, did you know a black woman created the “cabinet bed” a precursor to the murphy bed and pullout couch. Born as an enslaved person in 1850 as...

Girl! Did you know that Sisseretta Jones was the highest-paid African-American performer of her time and the first black person to perform at Carn...

Girl, did you know a black woman created the precursor to the modern ironing board? Born Sarah Marshall in 1832 in Craven County, North Carolin...

If you're a millennial, you might remember Rolanda Watts as Ray's blunt girlfriend on Sister Sister, but let's dive into why she's truly that gir...

Jacqueline Alberta Gray Avant. Born on March 6, 1940, in Jamaica Queens, New York, Jacquie led a life filled with purpose and impact.In the 1960s...

GIRL, Did you know that Angie Stone was part of the FIRST female rap trio ever signed to a record label?! Before the likes of Salt-...

In 1942, the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (W.A.A.C.) opened its doors to 40 Black women, marking a historic moment in history. Among them, Charit...

Jayne Kennedy, was a trailblazer in Hollywood. Sheinitially made her mark as a dancer before emerging as one of the hardest working black actress...

Girl, did you know that a Black woman paved the way for the Airplane Chair? Born free in Charleston, SC, on September 16, 1861, Miria...

GIRL! Did you know that Coretta Scott King had the "obey your husband" clause removed from her wedding vows to Dr. King in 1953? Born...