Actor Brian Tyree Henry Has Heartwarming Reunion With Morehouse Professor Who Inspired Acting Career
He was shocked to see his longtime mentor! Recently, actor Brian Tyree Henry visited the Drew Barrymore show to discuss his new Apple TV+ series, “Dope Thief,” and reflect on his rising star in Hollywood. While Henry recalled his early beginnings and even how Barrymore’s work played a part in his upbringing, the highlight of […]
Ryan & Zinzi Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ Earns #1 Spot & Highest-Grossed Opening for Original Film Since Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’
It was a big weekend for The Cooglers! When Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan team up, history tends to follow—and their latest collaboration is no exception. Sinners, a bold, genre-blending vampire drama set in the 1930s South, just topped the Easter weekend box office, earning a staggering $45.6 million domestically, more than $60 million […]
Barbara Lee Makes History as First Black Woman to Be Elected Mayor of Oakland
They’re calling it a “turning point” for the city of Oakland! Former U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Lee has once again etched her name in history — this time as the first Black woman elected mayor of Oakland, California, according to Vanguard News Group. A trailblazer in politics and a fierce advocate for justice, her election marks […]
Steph Curry & Michelle Obama Team Up to Launch Healthier Sports Drink Alternative ‘PLEZi’
There’s a healthier sports drink in town! NBA superstar Steph Curry and former First Lady Michelle Obama have joined forces to launch PLEZi Hydration, a new line of sports drinks created with wellness, flavor, and the future in mind, CNN reports. The collaboration is an extension of Obama’s broader initiative to promote healthier lifestyles, which […]
Elder Virginia Smith Celebrates 100th Birthday by Reflecting on a Century of Life & Legacy
She’s seen it all! A century of life is a monumental feat, but for Mrs. Virginia Smith, it’s also a celebration of joy, resilience, and history. This past February, just days before turning 100 years old, the Richmond, Virginia native reflected on a journey rich with memory, family, and historical firsts that began in the […]
Kevin Hart’s ‘Gran Coramino Tequila’ Announces $10K Grant Program to Support Underserved Entrepreneurs
He’s helping entrepreneurs who need it the most! Building a business from the ground up is no small feat. It takes vision, grit, and often, money that many don’t have. That’s why comedian and entrepreneur Kevin Hart, alongside his Gran Coramino Tequila co-founder Juan Domingo Beckmann, teamed up with LISC to create The Coramino Fund—a […]
LeBron James Makes History as First Professional Male Athlete to Receive a Barbie
He’s KENough! He may be the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, but now LeBron James can add another historic title to his already unparalleled resume: Barbie’s first-ever professional male “Kenbassador,” NBA.com reports. Mattel recently made the official announcement, unveiling a limited-edition LeBron James Ken doll as part of its new “Kenbassador” series—a cultural celebration of men […]
Meet Naomi Girma, the First Million-Dollar Player in Women’s Soccer History
She’s blazing trails! At just 24 years old, Naomi Girma, the Olympic champion and top-tier defender, has become the first million-dollar player in women’s soccer history, NBC News reports. Her recent four-year signing with England’s Chelsea Women football club comes with a record-shattering $1.1 million transfer fee, making her the highest-valued woman in the sport […]
Ice-T Opens New Cannabis Dispensary, Offering Internships & Jobs for Students & Returning Citizens
He’s looking to foster economic growth in the city! Rapper and actor Ice-T recently teamed up with entrepreneur Charis Burrett to open a new cannabis dispensary in Jersey City, New Jersey, ROI-NJ reports. The Medicine Woman is a California-based nonprofit founded in 2019 that sells high-quality cannabis products with a brand centered around social responsibility. Now, Ice-T has […]
19-Year-Old Dominique Malonga Makes History as the Youngest Player Ever Drafted to the WNBA
She just etched her name into the history books! At only 19 years old, Dominique Malonga, a Cameroonian-born, French-raised phenom, became the youngest player ever drafted into the WNBA, selected second overall by the Seattle Storm in the 2025 WNBA Draft, The Seattle Times reports. With that moment, she didn’t just make history — she […]