V.J. Edgecombe Honors His Mother in Emotional NBA Draft Moment
When V.J. Edgecombe heard his name called as the 3rd overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft, it wasn’t just a win for him, it was a victory for his entire family. The 19-year-old Bahamas native and Baylor standout made history that night, but it was the emotional moment he shared with his mother that truly touched hearts.
Al Roker Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at 2025 News & Documentary Emmys
At the 2025 News & Documentary Emmy Awards on Wednesday night, Al Roker was presented with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating his decades of impact and enduring contributions to broadcast journalism.
Beyoncé’s Daughters, Blue Ivy and Rumi, Are Stealing the Show on the Cowboy Carter Tour
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour has been packing out stadiums since April, but it’s two special guests who’ve been stealing hearts night after night: her daughters, Blue Ivy and Rumi Carter.
History Made: Willow Newell Crowned First Black Miss Wisconsin
Wisconsin has a new queen. She’s Black, she’s beautiful and her name is Willow Newell. The 22-year-old Racine native just became the first Black woman ever crowned Miss Wisconsin, breaking barriers and shining bright in a space that hasn’t always made room for faces like hers.
Relentless Like Them: Honoring the Unstoppable Spirit of Juneteenth
This Juneteenth, we honor the ones who keep going. They lead with love. They speak with courage. They build with vision. And they move with a purpose bigger than themselves.
Georgia Teen Accepted to 53 Colleges With $1.8M in Scholarships, Inspired by Her Parents’ Legacy
She didn’t just apply to college, she blazed a trail! Jada-Symone Batichon, the 18-year-old powerhouse from Powder Springs, Georgia, was accepted to 53 out of the 58 schools she applied to, securing a staggering $1.8 million in scholarship offers along the way, PEOPLE reports. But her motivation? It goes deeper than ambition. “My mom and […]
Serena & Venus Williams to Launch New Video Podcast on Social Media
Serena and Venus Williams are stepping back into the spotlight, but this time, with a mic instead of a racket. The tennis icons and trailblazing sisters just announced the upcoming launch of their brand-new video podcast, debuting this August on X, formerly known as Twitter, Variety reports. The show will feature the Williams duo as […]
NFL Legend Walter Payton Posthumously Honored With Golden Diploma From Jackson State University
A fitting tribute for a legend! Walter “Sweetness” Payton may have left this world nearly three decades ago, but his legacy continues to run strong, on the field, in the community, and now, back at the place where it all began. During Jackson State University’s May 3rd commencement ceremony, the NFL legend was posthumously awarded […]
18-Year-Old Brandon Moss Makes History as Youngest Mayoral Candidate in Fairfield, Alabama
Just two weeks after walking across the graduation stage in cap and gown, 18-year-old Brandon Moss stood before his community again, this time, with a vision and a campaign. The Fairfield, Alabama native announced his historic run for mayor on June 7th, becoming the youngest person ever to do so in the city’s history, ABC […]
Tracy Morgan Celebrates His Son’s College Graduation From the University of New Haven
Tracy Morgan is beaming with pride, and rightfully so. The beloved actor and comedian was all smiles as he celebrated a major milestone in his family: his son, Tracy James Morgan, graduated from the University of New Haven with a bachelor’s degree in Music and Sound Recording. Draped in a VIP badge, Morgan was front […]