Rapper Flo Rida Invests $10M to Open First Black-Owned Plaza in Hometown of Miami Gardens
He’s created a thriving space for local businesses! Rapper Flo Rida, real name Tramar Lacel Dillard,” invested $10 million in 2023 to purchase the Cloverleaf Plaza shopping center in his hometown of Miami Gardens, AfroTech reports. The property was acquired by Flo Rida and his business partner Lee “Freezy” Prince, just after the rapper’s successful […]
LSU Star Flau’Jae Johnson Teams up With Experian to Wipe Out $5 Million in Debt for Louisiana Families
Basketball, beats, and now, big financial wins! LSU basketball player Flau’jae Johnson is proving once again that she’s a powerhouse on and off the court. The rising star has now partnered with Experian to help eliminate $5 million in consumer debt for Louisiana families, Complex reports. As part of the initiative, announced on March 14th, […]
Coco Gauff Celebrates 21st Birthday With New Balance Sneaker Release Honoring Her Grandmother & Florida Roots
She’s paying homage to her hometown! Coco Gauff is a trailblazer on and off the court. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the tennis phenom recently celebrated her 21st birthday on March 13th, commemorating the meaningful milestone with a signature New Balance shoe release, the “Coco Delray.” More than just a stylish and functional addition to […]
Denzel Washington’s ‘Othello’ Makes Broadway History as Highest-Grossing Play Ever
It’s a full-circle Broadway moment for Denzel Washington! The highly anticipated revival of Othello, starring the legendary Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, has officially become the highest-grossing play in Broadway history—before even reaching its official opening night, Deadline reports. Directed by the acclaimed Kenny Leon, the production grossed an unprecedented $2,818,297 in just its first […]
Remembering Beloved Former Houston Mayor & Congressman, Sylvester Turner
He did well and now he can take his rest! The city of Houston gathered recently to bid a heartfelt farewell to Sylvester Turner, the beloved former mayor and congressman whose life and legacy helped shaped the city, KHOU 11 News reports. The homegoing service was held at The Church Without Walls capping off a […]
Delta Sigma Theta Co-founder Osceola Macarthy Adams to Receive Historical Marker in Hometown of Albany, GA
They’re ensuring her legacy is cemented forever! Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is ensuring that the legacy of one of its 22 trailblazing founders, Osceola Macarthy Adams, continues to inspire future generations. The esteemed actress, educator, and activist will be honored with a historical marker in her hometown of Albany, Georgia, recognizing her contributions to […]
Actor Woody McClain to Release New Comic Book Series, ‘The Brotherhood,’ Inspired by the Men in His Family
Woody McClain is stepping into the world of comics in a powerful way! The Power Book II: Ghost actor signed a publishing deal in 2023 with Black-owned “Godhood Comics” for his newly created comic book series, The Brotherhood, Black Enterprise reports. The project, co-written with DC Comics Milestone Initiative breakout writer Dorado Quick, brings a […]
UNCF Partners With #HillmanTok Educators to Bring Digital Black Education Movement to Congress
An HBCU education, but make it digital! In a groundbreaking moment for online learning, a group of Black educators behind the viral #HillmanTok movement took their mission to Capitol Hill, partnering with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and TikTok, to highlight the power of accessible education for everyone, Essence reports. The #HillmanTok educators gathered […]
Lauryn Hill & Stevie Wonder Honor Roberta Flack in a Surprise Musical Tribute
It was a homegoing service fit for a Queen! Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist who defined generations with her deeply soulful and genre-blurring music, was remembered in a heartfelt musical homegoing service at the historic Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, AP News reports. The public ceremony, titled “Celebration of Life,” was a powerful […]
Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel Makes NCAA History as First One-Armed Women’s Basketball Player to Score in a Game
She didn’t let rejection stop her rise! When her high school coach cut her from the team senior year, Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel could have let that be the end of her basketball journey. But instead of giving up, she used that rejection as fuel. Now, the 22-year-old guard at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has made […]