How This Arizona Mom Turned Her Life Around And Earned Three Degrees In Five Years
She’s living proof that it’s never too late to make a change! After serving time in prison, an Arizona mom turned her life around, earning three degrees in five years, 11 Alive reports. Margaret Hall is a 47-year-old mother of six who admits she didn’t always make the best choices in life. After receiving a class C felony six years […]
Woman Styles Grandmother’s Hair In Sweet Video And Now We’re All Crying
We all just love our grandmas! A woman does her grandmother’s hair for the first time in six years and the entire internet is crying! Renee J. Smith is an interior designer who recently took to social media to share a heartwarming moment between her and her grandmother. “I finally did it!…It’s been over 6 […]
Shaquille O’Neal Surprises Three-Time Heart Attack Survivor By Gifting Him His Watch
Another day, another random act of kindness! Shaq surprised a three-time heart attack survivor by giving him his watch, the Good News Movement reports. A four-time NBA champion and basketball Hall of Famer, Shaquille O’Neal’s accolades also extend off the court. Over the years, the sports icon has become known for his random acts of […]
Coco Gauff Becomes Youngest Grand Slam Finalist In Nearly Two Decades
It’s only been two weeks since she graduated high school! Coco Gauff has made history as the youngest Grand Slam finalist in nearly two decades, NBC Sports reports. Just a couple of weeks ago, Gauff was celebrating her high school graduation with family photos in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Now the 18-year-old […]
Zaila Avant-garde Teams Up With Global EdTech Company As First U.S. Youth Ambassador
She wants to inspire other youth to go after their dreams! Zaila Avant-garde has teamed up with a global education technology company as their first-ever U.S. youth ambassador, PR Newswire reports. Last year, Zaila made history as the first African American winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. She is also a two-time Guinness World Record […]
NC Dedicates Historical Marker To First Black Woman Licensed To Practice Law In State
She was also the first Black woman to study law and earn a law degree from Fordham University! North Carolina has dedicated a historical marker to the first Black woman licensed to practice law in the state, WFAE news reports. Ruth Whitehead Whaley was born in 1901, growing up in Goldsboro, North Carolina, and attending […]
13 Years Later, Obama Reunites With Kid Who Touched His Hair In Iconic Oval Office Photo
This one was a tear-jerker! 13 years later, Barack Obama reunited with the kid who touched his hair in the iconic oval office photo. Recently, Forever President Barack Obama took to social media to share a heartwarming video of a moment he shared with an upcoming graduate named Jacob. In case you’re wondering who that […]
Chicago Teen Flying Solo Cross Country To Learn More About Black Pilots During WWII
He plans to travel to seven HBCUs! A Chicago teen is flying solo across the country to learn more about African American pilots during World War II at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), CBS News reports. Zaire Horton first learned to fly a motor glider at 14-years-old, getting interested in aviation through his high […]
LeBron James Makes History As First Active NBA Player To Become A Billionaire
He’s just a kid from Akron! LeBron James has made history as the first active NBA player to become a billionaire, Forbes reports. James has come a long way in a short time, born to a 16-year-old single mother in Akron, Ohio who struggled to make ends meet. He would move nearly a dozen times in […]
Anita Baker Publicly Thanks Chance The Rapper For Helping Her Obtain Her Masters
Talk about lending a helping hand! Anita Baker publicly thanked Chance the Rapper for helping her obtain her master recordings, Complex reports. Last year, legendary soul singer Anita Baker took to Twitter to ask fans to stop streaming her music until streaming sites like Spotify can pay artists their worth. She went on to express […]