Oldest Living Member Of Largest Black Women World War II Battalion To Be Honored In Alabama
She’s 102-years-old! The oldest living member of the largest Black women World War II battalion is being honored in Alabama, 11 Alive reports. Romay Davis is a Virginia native who enlisted in the Army in 1943, following in the footsteps of her five brothers. There she became a member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory […]
Gladys Knight Will Be Awarded For Lifetime Achievements At 45th Kennedy Center Honors
She is the fifth Motown artist to receive the honor! Gladys Knight will be awarded for her lifetime achievements at the 45th Kennedy Center Honors, Vibe reports. A legendary singer, Knight has been giving us timeless classics for the last six decades. Her group, Gladys Knight & the Pips, had a remarkable run on Motown […]
One Week After Turning 100, Jackie Robinson’s Widow Cuts Ribbon For Late Husband’s Museum
The museum officially opens this September! Just one week after turning 100 years old, Jackie Robinson’s widow cut the ribbon for her late husband’s museum, ESPN reports. Jackie Robinson was a pioneering force in baseball. Throughout his 10-year career in MLB, he made history time and time again as the first Black person in the […]
This 60-Year-Old Mom’s Modeling Is Catapulting Her Son’s Fashion Brand To The Top
Momma keeps the customers coming back! A 60-year-old mom’s modeling is catapulting her son’s fashion brand to the top. Travis Dimeer Terry is the owner of IEMBE, a luxury brand he started in his college dorm room in 2020. The brand features a few specialty clothing items but the highlight is the bags, which can […]
Michelle Obama Announces New Book, ‘The Light We Carry’
She’s letting us all know we’re not alone! Michelle Obama announces a new book entitled “The Light We Carry.” Four years ago, the Forever First Lady released her memoir, “Becoming,” which has since sold more than 17 million copies across the globe, the Associated Press reports. Its sales have surpassed those of any former first […]
NHL’s First Black Official Inducted Into B.C. Hockey Hall Of Fame
He’s earned it! The National Hockey League’s (NHL) first Black official was just inducted into the British Columbia Hockey Hall of Fame, CBC News reports. Jay Sharrers is a British Columbia native, growing up in the city of hope, just two hours east of Vancouver. He and his brother both had dreams of making it […]
Marvel Released ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Trailer & Fans Are Already Impressed
November can’t get here fast enough! Marvel has released the “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” trailer and fans are already impressed with the stunning imagery, and eager to race to theaters for the revival of the Black Panther. According to CNN, the trailer was released during Marvel’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con. After the sudden passing […]
NY Historian Is On A Mission To Preserve A Former ‘Colored School’ In The Big Apple
The building was a safe haven for Black children and adults. A New York historian is on a mission to preserve a former “Colored School” in Chelsea, NBC News reports. Eric K. Washington is a New York-based historian who works to uncover and preserve historical information pertinent to Black life in the Big Apple. For […]
15-Year-Old To Make History As Sam Houston State University’s Youngest Graduate
He’s studying for the MCAT! This 15-year-old is set to make history as the youngest student to graduate from Sam Houston State University (SHSU), KPRC 2 News reports. Nehemiah Juniel has always been an avid learner as he was reading and writing by the age of two and doing pre-algebra by the age of five. At 13, he […]
U.S. Marines Set To Welcome First Black Four-Star General In 246-Year History
He’s his ancestors’ wildest dream! The U.S. Marines Corps are set to welcome the first Black four-star general in the branch’s 246-year-history, the Washington Post reports. Michael E. Langley’s name has been ringing bells since he was a young Marine in the 80s, showing out at flag football games, setting records for writing training courses, and getting […]