Meet Alvin Irby, One of Pepsico’s Black Changemakers Who’s Using Barbershops To Encourage Black Boys To Read More
He’s making reading fun for little Black boys! Meet Alvin Irby, the award-winning educator, entrepreneur and author who’s also the “Chief Reading Inspirer” at Barbershop Books. The Arkansas native is a former kindergarten teacher who aims to inspire Black boys to read for fun through his nonprofit. Based in New York, NY, Irby founded Barbershop Books with a mission […]
Angela Bassett Still Did The Thing!
Congratulations are still in order! Tonight at the 95th Academy Awards, iconic actress Angela Bassett was set to take home her first Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Queen Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, unfortunately losing the nomination to Jamie Lee Curtis for her portrayal of Deirdre Beaubeirdra in Everything, Everywhere All at Once. This was […]
Meet Cathay Williams, The Real-Life Mulan Who Became The First Black Woman To Enlist In The Army By Posing As A Man
Sounds like Disney needs a sequel! Cathay Williams was born in Independence, Missouri, the daughter of a free father and an enslaved mother, the National Park Service (NPS) reports. As a child, she worked as a house slave near Jefferson City, Missouri on the Johnson plantation. In 1861, Union soldiers occupied Jefferson City, and many slaves […]
Here’s Why You Should Know Alexander Thomas Augusta, The U.S. Army’s First Black Doctor
Happy birthday, Dr. Augusta! The story of Dr. Alexander Thomas Augusta is quite remarkable. During a time where we have only been taught that Black people across the U.S. were enslaved, Augusta was building worlds and moving mountains through sheer intellect, resistance and skill. We wonder what knowing about stories like Augusta’s may do for […]
Cedric The Entertainer And Anthony Anderson Are Launching A BBQ Brand And Hosting A New BBQ Series On A&E
What’s better than being a foodie with your friend? The stars from Black-ish and The Neighborhood are stepping into the food industry with the launch of a new BBQ brand and television series, AfroTech reports. Cedric the Entertainer and Anthony Anderson were co-stars on Barbershop, but they’re also great friends off-screen, sharing a love for acting and barbecue and turning that love into their new […]
5 Kid-Friendly Places In The U.S. That’ll Teach Your Family Things They Never Learned About Harriet Tubman
She passed away 110 years ago today! Harriet Tubman is probably one of the most notable and prolific abolitionists in United States History. Born into slavery in 1820 near Bucktown, Maryland, Tubman escaped to freedom in 1849. She found work as a cook and became the most famous conductor on the Underground Railroad, making numerous […]
British Scientist Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock Now Has A Barbie Doll Made In Her Honor
This Sky at Night presenter and space scientist just had a Barbie doll made in her honor. Meet Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock, a British scientist who is best known for her work with the James Webb Space Telescope, the largest space telescope ever made, now has a Barbie doll. Her other achievements include becoming the first […]
Queen Latifah’s Queen Collective Is Supporting Black Women Filmmakers Through Mentorship And Distribution Opportunities
The Oscar-nominated actress continues to open doors for the next generation of Black creatives with the Queen Collective. It’s Women’s History Month, and Queen Latifah deserves her flowers for the opportunities she continue to create for other women. This year, Latifah is rolling her sleeves up and using the Queen Collective to spotlight more Black women filmmakers. She will […]
Queen Latifah’s Queen Collective Is Supporting Black Women Filmmakers Through Mentorship And Distribution Opportunities
The Oscar-nominated actress continues to open doors for the next generation of Black creatives with the Queen Collective. It’s Women’s History Month, and Queen Latifah deserves her flowers for the opportunities she continue to create for other women. This year, Latifah is rolling her sleeves up and using the Queen Collective to spotlight more Black […]
This Grandmother-Granddaughter Duo Launched A Black-Owned Skincare Brand For Kids
Grandma’s support is never ending! As the number of skincare brands continues to grow, entrepreneurs are still leaving out a core group of the community: kids. Although some self-care businesses cater to a younger audience, such as Young King Hair Care, the self-care brand for young boys, and Play Pits, the all-natural deodorant for young […]