Negro History Week: Here’s the True Story Behind Black History Month
Let’s take a look at how we got here! Most people have heard the name Carter G. Woodson, but some may not know why he’s famous or what his contributions to society are. Here’s a quick rundown to get you up to speed about the father of Negro History Week and the true story behind Black […]
Autumn Lockwood Is The First Black Woman To Coach In The Super Bowl
Philadelphia Eagles’ assistant performance coach just made history as the first Black woman to coach in the Super Bowl. We recently reported on Nicole Lynn’s Super Bowl LVII feat of becoming the first Black woman to represent an NFL quarterback in the championship, but when it comes to Black Girl Magic, there’s always more where that came […]
10 Bob Marley Songs That’ll Lift Your Spirits If You’re Experiencing Winter Blues
Light up the darkness! Bob Marley was born Robert Nesta Marley on February 6, 1945 in a rural town called Nine Mile in St. Ann Parish, Jamaica, Rolling Stone reports. He and his mother would eventually move to Kingston, settling in a tenement called Trench Town. While his mother longed for a life outside of the rough neighborhood, […]
Captain Janet Days Just Made History As the First Black Commanding Officer Of The World’s Largest Naval Base
This is HUGE! Captain Janet Days is now the first Black woman commanding officer in Naval Station Norfolk’s (NAVSTA) 106-year-history, 13NewsNow reports. The Chicago native graduated Summa Cum Laude from Old Dominion University and was commissioned through Naval ROTC’s Enlisted Commissioning Program. Within her 24-year career, she’s taken numerous tours aboard: USS Simon Lake homeported at La Maddalena, Italy, USS […]
This Month In Black History: Important Things That Happened In February That You Never Learned
It’s Blacker than ever! We’ve made it past the first month and, if you’re like us, the new year is really just starting. While we’re settling into a new wave of abundant blessings, let’s take some time to reflect on the paths that have already been paved. Of course, it’s Black History Month so there’s […]
These Adorable Childhood Photos Of Our Black Leaders Will Make Your Day
Let’s humanize our heroes! Oftentimes we only hear about the struggles and sacrifices of our leaders. In awe of their contributions and commitment to keeping their legacy alive, we sometimes morph our leaders into caricatures of themselves, forgetting that they are human too. While we are indeed magical, that magic is less Hogwarts and more […]
Meet Bill Powell The First Black Man To Build And Operate His Own Golf Course
William “Bill” Powell was born November 12, 1916 in Greenville, Alabama but grew up in Minerva, Ohio where he spent a lot of time on the golf course. He learned how to golf at a young age and even worked as a caddy. He attended Wilberforce University and played on the golf team until he […]
CEO Tiffini Gatlin Is Set to Make History as the First Black-Owned Faux Hair Distributor on QVC
Latched and Hooked just leveled up! “Never could I have imagined that my first purchase order would come from QVC,” Gatlin said in a recent Instagram post. A full circle moment, she remembers her mom watching and ordering porcelain dolls from the network. Now, on February 4th, she’ll be in millions of homes showcasing her […]
Missy Elliott Is the First Female Hip-Hop Artist to Be Nominated For the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The two-time honorary doctorate recipient and 5x Grammy Award-winner is now the first female hip-hop artist to be nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Essence reports. Missy Elliott continues to create her own path and blaze a trail for others. In 2019, she made history as the first female rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall […]
Tia Mowry Has Launched An Affordable Natural Hair Care Line With Walmart
With the launch of her natural hair care brand, this actress, mom and CEO just became one of the first Black women to co-develop a brand in partnership with Walmart. From the voluminous fro on Sister, Sister to the straightened hair on The Game, we watchedMowry’s hair transform. “Back then, I thought straight hair meant […]