University Of South Carolina Renames Campus Building In Honor Of Former Educator & Activist Celia Dial Saxon
It’s the first building to be named after a Black person in the University’s 222-year-history. The University of South Carolina (USC) has announced that it will be renaming one of their campus buildings in honor of former educator and activist Celia Dial Saxon, The Post and Courier reports. Saxon was born enslaved in 1857 in […]
Top Agent Nicole Lynn Announces Her Newly Signed #1 Draft Pick – A Baby!
This announcement was the highlight of our day! Agent Nicole Lynn is keeping the good news rolling this year! She posted a video talking about a top 2023 prospect she’s signing and she wanted to make sure we heard it from her first. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nicole Lynn (@agentnicolelynn) […]
Meet Alex West Steinman, Owner Of The First Black Woman Owned Co-Working Space In Minneapolis
She’s already raised $1 million for its expansion! Alex West Steinman is the co-founder of The Coven, the first woman-owned and first Black-owned co-working space in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Black Enterprise reports. Steinman launched The Coven with co-founders in 2017, billed as a “community space to help women, transgender, and non-binary people to become confident leaders.” […]
D.C. Entrepreneur Creates Disposable Bamboo Underwear For Women
She’s giving women on the go an option! Patricia Kayanga is a Washington, D.C.- based entrepreneur and the founder of Ohhs, a new line of patented disposable underwear, BlackBusiness.com reports. Kayanga was born in Uganda, moving to the U.S. with her family where they were able to build a great life. However, Kayanga never forgot […]
Spelman Senior Receives Prestigious STEM Scholarship From Retired NASA Astronaut
They’re opening doors in STEM! Spelman graduating senior Kathleen Bostick has been fascinated with space since she was in high school, 11 Alive reports. She recently had the opportunity to draft up plans for a manned mission to Mars, presenting her plans at NASA’s Langley Research Center. Bostick’s work has impressed many and this month, […]
Virginia’s Fort Lee Being Renamed In Honor Of Two Trailblazing Black Army Veterans
They’re telling a new side of history! The U.S. Army has announced it will be renaming Fort Lee in Virginia after two Black Army pioneers, NBC News reports. The base was formerly named after a Confederate leader and is one of nine posts being renamed as a part of the Defense Department’s commitment to removing […]
New Orleans Senior With 4.98 GPA Earns 125 College Acceptances And Over $9M In Scholarships
He’s received more than any graduating senior in U.S. history! Dennis Barnes is a senior at International High School of New Orleans (IHSNO), WWLTV reports. An accomplished scholar, Dennis has maintained a 4.98 cumulative GPA during his time in school and is a member of the National Honor Society. Fluent in Spanish, the teen has […]
Here Comes The Bride: Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens Are Officially Married
They’ve tied the knot! Earlier this month Simone Biles and Houston Texas safety Jonathan Owens said “I do,” at the Harris County Courthouse in Texas. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Simone Biles Owens (@simonebiles) The Olympic gold medalist recently shared some of the beautiful photos of her beautiful dress from […]
Teen Who Went Viral For Morehouse College Acceptance Earns Full-Ride Scholarship
Philadelphia high school senior Amir Staten went viral in March when his mother posted a video of him sprinting for joy after finding out he was accepted to his top choice, Morehouse College. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karlynne Staten (@kstat69) Staten received an exuberant amount of love under the post, […]
Meet Van Van, The Youngest Entertainer Spreading Joy & Hits Across Social Media
We have a new internet niece y’all and her name is Van Van. 4-year-old Savannah McConneaughey has been popping up all over social media for about a year now, warming our hearts with her adorable videos. The budding rapper, singer, actress and DJ is taking over social media as she shows everybody how to do […]