Martie Bowser, Author at Black Wall Street Times https://theblackwallsttimes.com/author/martie/ "Access is the New Civil Right" Mon, 04 Mar 2024 19:56:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://theblackwallsttimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-Transparent-BWST-Logo-32x32.png Martie Bowser, Author at Black Wall Street Times https://theblackwallsttimes.com/author/martie/ 32 32 213941571 Black History 365: Visit These Landmarks To Journey Through Time & Culture https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2024/02/29/black-history-365-visit-these-landmarks-to-journey-through-time-culture/ https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2024/02/29/black-history-365-visit-these-landmarks-to-journey-through-time-culture/#respond Thu, 29 Feb 2024 21:38:47 +0000 https://theblackwallsttimes.com/?p=110450

Although Black History Month is coming to a close, that doesn't mean one has to stop celebrating. 28 (or 29) days can not encompass the contributions, impact and achievements that Black people have and continue to make. One of the best ways to honor Black History year-round is by travel. Visiting monuments, museums and landmarks […]

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Kid ‘n Play Still Know How To Party, This Time With Progressive https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2024/02/14/kid-n-play-still-know-how-to-party-this-time-with-progressive/ https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2024/02/14/kid-n-play-still-know-how-to-party-this-time-with-progressive/#respond Wed, 14 Feb 2024 21:20:10 +0000 https://theblackwallsttimes.com/?p=109780

The iconic hip-hop duo Kid 'n Play was among the most popular acts in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Known for their high energy, innovative dancing style, and ability to captivate in any creative lane, Christopher Reid ("Kid") and Christopher Martin ("Play") solidified themselves in hip-hop history.   After dropping their debut album, 2 Hype, in 1988, […]

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Actors of Color Make History With This Year’s Oscar Nominations https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2024/01/24/actors-of-color-make-history-with-this-years-oscar-nominations/ https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2024/01/24/actors-of-color-make-history-with-this-years-oscar-nominations/#respond Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:44:22 +0000 https://theblackwallsttimes.com/?p=108164 oscar nominations

The Oscar nominations for the 96th annual Academy Awards have been released, and the list includes a couple of history-making firsts that are worthy of celebration.  Oppenheimer continues its award season sweep, leading the way with 13 nominations. The fantastical comedy Poor Things racked up 11 noms, Killers of the Flower Moon grabbed 10, and […]

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Emmy Awards Recap: A Black-Led Production Team, The Cast of Martin Reunites & Elton John Becomes An EGOT https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2024/01/16/emmy-awards-recap-a-black-led-production-team-the-cast-of-martin-reunites-elton-john-becomes-an-egot/ https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2024/01/16/emmy-awards-recap-a-black-led-production-team-the-cast-of-martin-reunites-elton-john-becomes-an-egot/#respond Tue, 16 Jan 2024 22:19:04 +0000 https://theblackwallsttimes.com/?p=107612 emmy awards

The 75th annual Primetime Emmy Awards finally made their way to the airwaves on Sunday, Jan. 15. Comedian-actor Anthony Anderson served as the master of ceremonies at the Peacock Theater at LA Live in Downtown Los Angeles. Due to 2023's SAG-AFTRA strike, the award ceremony, coined "the biggest night in television," was postponed in July, […]

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Navigating Flu Season and Keeping Your Family Healthy https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2024/01/16/navigating-flu-season-and-keeping-your-family-healthy/ https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2024/01/16/navigating-flu-season-and-keeping-your-family-healthy/#respond Tue, 16 Jan 2024 19:54:55 +0000 https://theblackwallsttimes.com/?p=107559

While no season is obsolete from the influenza (flu) virus spread, there is a peak season. According to the CDC, the flu virus begins circulating in October, with cases peaking between December and February, resulting in the dreaded "flu season."  During the COVID-19 outbreak, catching the flu was the least of one's worries, and the […]

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