101 & 94-Year-Old Florida Couple With 94 Descendants Celebrate Their Diamond Jubilee
All you need is love! A 101 and 94-year-old Florida couple with 94 descendants recently celebrated their diamond jubilee, WFLA News Channel 8 reports. Normally, when you hear something in the news relating to Florida — insert man, woman, couple, dog — it’s always ridiculous. The stories usually sound like: Man Drinking Water Runs Over a Hippo, Couple […]
Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The Birth of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
They were born out of necessity! Historically Black colleges and universities, also known as HBCUs, are a hot topic right now. Everywhere you go, people are talking about ways to support HBCUs as a viable pipeline for closing the gap on a number of social ills predominantly impacting Black and brown youth. From the resurgence of […]
Cort Theater Being Renamed In Beloved Actor James Earl Jones’ Honor
We told you it was happening! Broadway’s Cort Theater was just renamed in honor of beloved actor, James Earl Jones. 91-year-old James Earl Jones is a staple in the Black community. Jones has worked in a plethora of movies and we can recognize his voice acting features from a mile away. Some of his greatest work includes […]
Malcolm X Named First Black Hall Of Fame Honoree In Nebraska 57 Years After Assassination
Just 15 years ago, he was rejected! Malcolm X was just named the first Black Hall of Fame honoree in Nebraska 57 years after his assassination, ABC News reports. Malcolm X was the son of civil rights activists, born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska. His father, Earl Little, was a Baptist minister and the […]
West Philly Man Treks 400-Mile Underground Railroad Route In Honor Of Harriet Tubman
He called it his Walk to Freedom! A West Philadelphia man trekked a 400-mile Underground Railroad route in honor of Harriet Tubman, NBC News reports. Kenneth Johnston is a self-proclaimed walking artist, a title held by a growing network of people who view walking as a form of art praxis. The West Philadelphia native said he’s always had […]
This Month in Black History: Important Things That Happened In September That You Never Learned
We’re kicking off fall with Black history facts! Here’s some Black history that you may not have learned, brought to you by Black Facts: September 1 1867 – Robert T Freeman becomes the first Black person to graduate from Harvard Dental School. 1975 – Gen. Daniel (“Chappie”) James Jr. promoted to rank of four-star general and […]
Zendaya Just Became The First Black Woman to Win an Emmy Twice For Lead Actress
She celebrated a birthday and an Emmy this month! The 26-year-old actress just made history with her two-time win for “Lead Actress in a Drama Series” at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, Harper’s Bazaar reports. Oakland native, Zendaya Coleman, is a young actress and singer. From Disney Channel to films, her acting career continues to flourish. She […]
The Budgetnista And Other Finance Coaches Are A Part of a New Netflix Documentary That’s All About Money
This documentary is dropping gems! Get Smart With Money is a Netflix documentary that aims to help people build a positive relationship with money with the help of four financial coaches, Black Enterprise reports. Many Americans lack financial literacy. According to Annuity.org, 25% of Americans say they don’t have anyone they can ask for trusted financial guidance, 89% […]
Former HBCU Coach Named First Black Head Coach In Nebraska Sports History
College football will never be the same! A former HBCU coach has been named the first Black head coach in Nebraska sports history, NBC Sports reports. According to The Sporting News, Mickey Joseph is a veteran coach for a number of historically Black universities and colleges, including Alcorn State, Grambling State, and Louisiana State University (LSU). A former University of Nebraska […]
New Jersey Is Honoring Black History and Culture With New $1M Heritage Trail
Governor Phil Murphy has committed $1 million to the project! New Jersey is honoring its Black history and culture with a new $1 million Heritage Trail, News One reports. The state of New Jersey has a rich history littered with the contributions of Black people. From the abolitionist work of Harriet Tubman in Cape May to Fabiana Pierre-Louis’s […]