Meet The First Black Woman To Earn A Ph.D. In Biochemistry At Florida International University
She’s a glass ceiling breaker! Chantrell Frazier is the first Black woman to earn a doctorate in biochemistry at Florida International University, Atlanta Black Star reports. When starting her collegiate journey, Frazier knew that it was crucial for her to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) as she believed it would give her the proper foundation to […]
Jasmine Crowe’s Food Waste Management Company Goodr Raises $8M In Series A Funding
It’s a big win for Goodr’s mission to end food waste and hunger! Jasmine Crowe’s food waste management company, Goodr, has successfully closed a Series A funding round of $8 million, AfroTech reports. Goodr, launched by Crowe in 2017, utilizes technology and logistics to track surplus food within organizations and repurpose that food to give to communities in need. […]
Because Of Them We Can Is Sharing The Stories Of Our Elders Through Its New Series ‘A Grand Time’
Get ready to have a grand time! We need more time with our elders, more stories, more context, more recipes, more sharing. Because when the elders share gems, we call that – A Grand Time. Watch our founder, Eunique Jones Gibson kick off our new series with our first guest elder, her dad, retired U.S. […]
Army Officer Surprises Daughter Before Graduation In The Most Heartwarming Video
She had no idea her mom would make it! A United States Army officer surprised her daughter before graduation in a heartwarming video, News Channel 8 reports. Jai Sisk is just like any other teenager preparing for graduation, spending time with family and friends, winding down your studies, and getting prepared for the next phase […]
Alabama Teen Gets Accepted Into 15 Colleges And Earns More Than $2 Million In Scholarships
He plans to pursue a career in public health! A former “Teen Jeopardy”! contestant was accepted into 15 colleges and earned over two million dollars in scholarship offers, Good Morning America (GMA) reports. Rotimi Kukoyi is a high school senior from Hoover, Alabama. There, he is also the first Black National Merit Scholar, excelling in school […]
Malika Andrews Is Now The First Woman To Host The NBA Draft
She just added a historic feat to her resume! Malika Andrews has made history as the first woman to host the NBA Draft, USA Today Sports reports. Andrews, an Oakland native, has always had a passion for journalism. Although she did not major in the field of study while attending the University of Portland, she served as the editor-in-chief of the university’s newspaper, […]
Notre Dame Women’s Basketball Coach Niele Ivey Watches Son Jaden’s NBA Dream Come True
The family legacy continues! Notre Dame Women’s Basketball Coach Niele Ivey had a front row seat at the 2022 NBA Draft as her son Jaden was selected as the No. 5 overall pick by the Detroit Pistons, Yahoo Sports reports. The NBA Draft on Thursday night was a full circle moment for mother-son duo Niele and Jaden […]
Seattle Mariners Welcome 101-Year-Old Woman To Celebrate Her Birthday By Throwing First Pitch
We all hope to still be that active at that age! The Seattle Mariners welcomed a 101-year-old woman to celebrate her birthday by throwing the first pitch. Mabel Cross recently turned 101 years old, celebrating her birthday with an old-fashioned baseball game. This time, she was the one at the bases as the Seattle Mariners […]
Barack And Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Signs Exclusive Deal With Amazon’s Audible
They are living by the name! Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground production company has signed a multi-project, multi-year first-look production deal with Amazon’s Audible, CNN Business reports. Higher Ground, founded by the Obamas in 2018, produces all types of media from podcasts to film and television. The production company’s first film release, “American Factory,” won […]
Morgan Cato Makes History As NBA’S First Black Woman Assistant General Manager
She just made NBA history! The Phoenix Suns have named Morgan Cato as Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations, NBA reports. Cato, who graduated from Stony Brook University and Harvard Business School’s Executive track, has worked in the NBA league office for the past ten years. Her most recent role was Associate Vice President of Business Operations […]