Black Pioneers, Artists, Innovators, Pioneers & Icons: TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2023
They’re influencing the masses! TIME has released its annual list of “100 Most Influential People,” highlighting people across the globe “whose ideas, example, talent and discoveries are transforming” the world. Influencers are labeled into one of six different categories and honored as influential artists, innovators, titans, leaders, icons and pioneers. Rounding out this year’s list […]
Oldest Living Black WWII Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday
He’s being enveloped in love! Thomas Taylor is a resident of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. A World War II veteran, as Taylor gears up to celebrate his centennial birthday, the Butler Street Senior Living facility where he resides has asked the community to shower Taylor with love for his 100th birthday, Fox 43 reports. “Thomas is a […]
This Little Is The Real Life Barbie We Deserve
She’s the Barbie you can’t play with! Brazilian photographer Ruan Walker takes gorgeous photos capturing the beauty of Black people. He recently posted pictures of a shoot with a young girl who spent the day becoming a real life Barbie. The photos are absolutely stunning! For more great photos check out Ruan Walker’s Instagram.
Philly Woman Launches Free Cycling Community For Black Women
She wants to promote community care! Iresha Picot is a licensed behavioral therapist currently residing in West Philadelphia, Philly Mag reports. Despite her profession, Picot felt the stress of the pandemic and quarantine just like everyone else, remembering her childhood growing up in Franklin, Virginia, and returning to her love of biking as a way […]
Billy Porter Set To Star As James Baldwin In New Biopic
The legacy of Baldwin lives on! Billy Porter is set to star in an upcoming movie about prolific author and civil rights activist, James Baldwin, Variety reports. A Harlem native, Baldwin became famous for his contemporary writings about Black life and his literary works that addressed issues of homosexuality, racism, Black identity and interracial dating. […]
Meet The First Black CEO of Georgia’s Chamber of Commerce
Did we mention she’s an HBCU graduate? Amber Batchelor is a veteran CEO, strategic alignment expert, and a Saint Augustine University alumna. She’s had the pleasure of working in Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., and Florida. During the pandemic she was on the economic first line working with the United States Small Business Administration […]
Grab Your Tissues: This Grandson’s Tribute to His Grandfather Is Worthy Watching
Paw Paw was simply the best! Chef Kolby Kash took to Instagram to share a special family member with the world, his Paw Paw. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Because of Them We Can® (@becauseofthem) The 92-year-old recently joined the ancestors but he’s far from forgotten. Chef Kolby shared some of […]
VA Siblings Make History As First Black Triplets To Join The Navy, Inspiring Father To Re-enlist
It’s a family affair! Andre and Tiffany Sutton met while serving in the Navy on the USS Arctic in 1999, Good Morning America (GMA) reports. A native of Allentown, Pennsylvania, Andre said he always knew he wanted more for himself and the Navy presented the perfect opportunity. “I love the people in [Allentown]. I love […]
California Brewing Companies Merge To Become Largest Black-Owned Brewery In The U.S.
They’re expanding the company imprint! Arthur Moye is the CEO of Full Circle Brewing, a Fresno-based company that’s been around since 2000, Shoppe Black reports. Moye took over ownership in 2016, selling his accounting business and getting into the beer business. Under his leadership, Full Circle has reached more than 2,100 barrels, increasing their beer […]
LeBron James Opens Job Training Facility For ‘I Promise’ School Families
He’s eliminating barriers to employment! The LeBron James Family Foundation is expanding their offerings for “I Promise” school students and families with the opening of “House Three Thirty,” a new job training facility named after Akron’s area code, AfroTech reports. James opened the school in 2018, expanding rapidly over the last few years to include […]