Obama Photobombs Cherry Blossom Picture in Heartwarming Unforgettable Moment for D.C. Family
Talk about a moment! A regular family photo at the cherry blossoms on D.C.’s Tidal Basin turned into a once-in-a-lifetime moment for one D.C. family, NBC News reports. While having her two children pose for a photo, the family was shocked to realize that Forever President Barack Obama was actually captured walking in the background […]
Cory Booker Breaks Senate Floor Speech Record Previously Held by Anti-Civil Rights Segregationist
It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day! Cory Booker is a name already in the history books. The first African American senator elected from the state of New Jersey, Booker has been stalwart for justice even before his historic election to the Senate in 2013. But now, Booker has cemented his legacy, recently delivering […]
Morehouse College Makes History as First HBCU to Compete & Win National Boxing Tournament
They just made history with their fists—and their hearts. This past weekend, the Morehouse College Boxing Club, a student-run organization became the first-ever HBCU to compete in the U.S. Intercollegiate Boxing Association National Tournament, Atlanta News First reports. And not only did they show up—they showed out! View this post on Instagram A post shared […]
Lizzo to Star as the Godmother of Rock & Roll In Upcoming Sister Rosetta Tharpe Biopic
She’s paying homage to the pioneer! Lizzo — the chart-topping, genre-defying, multi-hyphenate queen — is set to portray the legendary Sister Rosetta Tharpe in an upcoming biopic from Amazon MGM Studios, Variety reports. Titled “Rosetta,” the film will chronicle the groundbreaking life of the woman widely credited as the godmother of Rock & Roll, whose […]
Meet Pancho & Kristyn Patterson, the Father-Daughter Duo Renovating Detroit Homes on HGTV
They’re restoring the city! Kristyn Patterson and her father Pancho Patterson are the new stars of an upcoming HGTV show that focuses on renovating the most challenging property projects in Detroit, Home & Texture reports. Kristyn is a well-known property investor who can spot the potential in any project while her father Pancho is a […]
Will Smith Shares Heartwarming Moment With 10th Grade Teacher at Street Renaming Ceremony
You never forget those who shaped your early years! Will Smith recently returned to his hometown of Philadelphia to celebrate a street renaming ceremony in his honor, Complex reports. Smith was joined by fans, family and friends as the 2000 block of North 59th Street was changed to Will Smith Way, marking a pivotal moment […]
Phylicia Rashad Makes Broadway Directorial Debut with Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ New Play, ‘Purpose’
Another reason to head to Broadway! Legendary actress and director Phylicia Rashad is bringing her visionary talents to Broadway in a powerful new way. According to The Hollywood Reporter, she recently made her Broadway directing debut with Purpose, a new play written by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. This marks Jacobs-Jenkins’ much-anticipated […]
Texas Southern University Debate Team Wins 5th World Championship Title
It’s the first win since the passing of their beloved founder, Dr. Thomas F. Freeman! Texas Southern University’s (TSU) debate team is upholding its rich legacy, securing it’s 5th world championship title recently, Black Enterprise reports. The HBCU recently took home the win at the Annual International Forensics Association’s Speech and Debate Tournament in Incheon, […]
WNBA All-Star Chiney Ogwumike Developing First Scripted TV Series About the League
We can’t wait to see this one! Two-time WNBA All-Star Chiney Ogumike is developing a new comedy series, “The W,” about the WNBA, Deadline reports. The series is the first scripted television series about the WNBA and is loosely inspired by Ogumike’s own journey. She was drafted by the Connecticut Sun as a first round […]
9-Year-Old North Carolina Boy Praised as Hero After Saving 7-Year-Old Classmate From Choking
Not all heroes wear capes! 9-year-old Jayceon Branch is a student at Raleigh Oak Charter Elementary School in North Carolina. Recently, Jayceon sprung into action on the basketball court, saving a classmate’s life and is being praised for his quick action, NBC News reports. Surveillance video captures the moment Jayceon and his 7-year-old friend Donye […]