9 Months After Being Unjustly Shot, Teen Ralph Yarl Earns All-State Band Slot
Ralph Yarl is getting his life back. The 17-year-old high school student is recovering since getting shot after showing up at the wrong address to pick up his siblings. He was allegedly shot by 85-year-old Andrew Lester in the head and arm. Lester is now facing first-degree assault and armed criminal action charges for his alleged […]
Angela Davis, Ibram X. Kendi, & Sonia Sanchez to Gather for Annual ‘Peace Ball’ Ahead of Inauguration Weekend
They’re doubling down on their commitment to liberation! A coalition of changemakers and thought leaders are set to converge in Washington, D.C., for the Peace Ball, an annual event dedicated to celebrating the collective efforts of those who work daily for equality, peace, and justice. This year’s 2025 Peace Ball: Voices of Justice and Liberation […]
Journalist Craig Melvin Is Surprised by Parents on First Day as Co-Anchor of ‘TODAY’ Show
You’re never too old to get a pop-up at work from your parents! Broadcast journalist Craig Melvin got the visit of a lifetime recently when his parents surprised him on his first day at work as co-anchor of the TODAY show, TODAY reports. A veteran reporter, Melvin has been with NBC News for almost 14 […]
New Affordable Housing Community Named After Activist Opal Lee to Open in Fort Worth, TX
She’s continuing to lead the charge in serving her community! In 2023, construction on a new mixed-income housing complex named after activist and educator Dr. Opal Lee began in Fort Worth, Texas, NBCDFW news reports. Plans for “The Opal” were first announced in June 2021 to honor the elder matriarch known as the “Grandmother of […]
NFL Star Jayden Daniels Grants Wish for Cancer Patient to Attend ‘Commanders’ Game
He’s bringing good luck on and off the field! The Washington Commanders’ star quarterback, Jayden Daniels, is having an amazing rookie season, leading the team to its first playoff win in 20 years. But even with the impressive run, Daniels is still making time to shine off the field and give back to others in […]
Black Media Team Up to Fundraise $10M for Black Families Impacted by L.A. Wildfires
We all we got! For the last week, the world has watched in horror as wildfires ravaged Southern Los Angeles. Severe droughts and high winds in the region created a recipe for disaster, with more than 40,000 acres in California burned, including the Pacific Palisades fire west of Los Angeles, the Eaton fire near Altadena, […]
R&B Icon Brandy to Release New Memoir This Fall
She’s finally telling her story! Brandy is a cultural icon. A mainstay in homes since she was just a teen, her staying power is impressive and incredibly rare. Now, she’s reflecting on her 30-year career, announcing her very first memoir, set to be released this year, People reports. “I am so excited to finally share […]
Marcus Freeman Makes History as First Black Coach to Reach College Football Finals
He is trailblazing a path for more Black coaches! 39-year-old Marcus Freeman is in his third year as head coach for Notre Dame, NBC News reports. Previously, he served as the team’s defensive coordinator but is now making historic waves at the helm of the Fighting Irish. This past week, Notre Dame defeated Penn State, […]
Steelers’ Player Joey Porter Jr. Shares Heartwarming Full-Circle Moment with His Dad on Field
It was a full-circle moment for the father and son! Ahead of a recent Steelers game, cornerback Joey Porter Jr. had a special pre-game moment as his father, Steelers legend and former coach Joey Porter Sr., returned to the field. The crowd roared as Porter Sr. stepped onto the turf in his old jersey while […]
Angel Reese & Gabby Thomas Grace the Cover of Vogue
They’re making waves in sports and fashion! WNBA star Angel Reese and 3x Olympic Gold Track Medalist Gabby Thomas have graced the cover of Vogue’s 2025 Winter issue. Champions in their individual sports, the ladies sat down with the iconic fashion magazine to talk about their passion for fashion. Reese earned a name for herself […]
Entrepreneur Tamira Chapman Launches Publishing Imprint With Penguin Random House to Amplify Black Stories
It’s an exciting leap forward for diversity in publishing! The Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, has launched Storehouse Voices, a groundbreaking imprint dedicated to amplifying Black voices in literature. Developed in partnership with Tamira Chapman, the visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist behind Storehouse In A Box, this new initiative is a powerful […]