After An Illustrious Two Decade Career, Allyson Felix Runs Final Competitive Race
She’s hanging up her running shoes! According to the Bleacher Report, after an illustrious two-decade career, Allyson Felix has earned her final medal for Team USA. Felix has been a force to be reckoned with since she stepped on a track, widely revered as the most decorated woman track-and-field athlete of all time. The Los […]
Former NFL Star Malcolm Jenkins Invests In First-Ever Whiskey With Grains Solely From Black And Brown Farmers
He’s been spearheading opportunities for Black and brown entrepreneurs! Former NFL star Malcolm Jenkins just invested in the first-ever whiskey made with grains solely from Black and brown farmers, Afrotech reports. Jenkins is a two-time Super Bowl champion who is now the founder of Broad Street Ventures, the first Black athlete-led venture capital fund. The […]
National Park Service Awards $9.7M In Grants To Preserve HBCUs
They’ve given more than $87 million in grants to HBCUs since the 1990s. The National Park Service (NPS) just awarded $9.7 million in grants to preserve Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), NPS reports. NPS recently announced that they will be awarding $9.7 million in grants to assist 21 various preservation projects in 9 different […]
Amber Thomas Becomes Only Black Chick-fil-A Owner In San Diego County
She started as an intern! Meet Amber Thomas, the only Black Chick-Fil-A owner in San Diego County, CBS 8 reports. Just five years ago, Thomas had dreams of becoming a physical therapist, taking an internship at a local Chick-Fil-A. It was her sister who inspired her to dream bigger and focus on a possible entrepreneurship opportunity. “She […]
Florida Grandmother Graduates From College At The Age Of 96
She did it all while battling cancer! A Florida woman graduated from college with a 4.0 GPA at the age of 96, Local 10 News reports. Violet Edwards moved to the United States from Jamaica in 1973. During the early 80s, she attended the College of New Rochelle in New York, eventually leaving school early […]
Raphael Saadiq Named Executive Music Producer Of Marvel’s ‘Moon Girl And Devil Dinosaur’ Animated Series
The series is executive produced by Laurence Fishburne! Raphael Saadiq has been named executive music producer of Marvel’s new “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur” animated series, Marvel reports. Saadiq is a beloved songwriter, producer, and multi-hyphenate musician. He has produced classic hits across pop, hip hop, and R&B for artists including John Legend, Snoop Dogg, […]
Meet TaShun Bowden-Lewis: Connecticut’s First Black Chief Public Defender
It’s always been her dream to hold the title! Connecticut has named its first Black Chief Public Defender in the 100-year-old history of the system, CTNewsJunkie reports. TaShun Bowden-Lewis is a native of Norwalk, Connecticut who got her career start as an assistant law clerk. She holds degrees from Georgetown University and Quinnipiac University School […]
Kevin Durant Celebrates Inaugural Graduating Class Of College Track At The Durant Center
He’s making sure more students head to college! Kevin Durant celebrates the inaugural graduating class of College Track at his Durant Center in Maryland, USA Today Sports reports. The two-time NBA champion launched the Durant Center in 2019, partnering with College Track, a national initiative that prepares students from underserved communities to pursue higher education. […]
Amazon Announces First Cohort For ‘Black Founders Build With Alexa Program’
They’re creating innovative tech integrations! Amazon just announced its first cohort for the Black Founders Build with Alexa Program. Alexa Startups is looking to support Black entrepreneurship through a new program entitled Black Founders Build with Alexa. Recently, the company announced its first cohort, selecting seven North American startups founded by Black entrepreneurs who will […]
Nebraska Teen Opens Rolled Ice Cream Shop In North Omaha
He’s still in high school! A Nebraska teen has opened his own rolled ice cream shop in North Omaha, WLBT reports. a’Ron Burns is a 17-year-old high school student in Omaha, Nebraska. Recently, he added a few more titles to his resume including entrepreneur and business owner. This week, a’Ron opened Roll-N-Sweetz, a new concept […]