Denzel Washington Joins Kids At Boys & Girls Club Conference In Heartwarming Sing-Along Of ‘Stand By Me’
He’s promised to never leave their side! Denzel Washington recently joined a group of kids at the Boys & Girls Club national conference in an inspirational sing-along of “Stand by Me.” According to Forbes, Washington has been a national spokesperson for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) for more than 25 years. The two-time […]
Arkansas Mother And Daughter Graduate With Master’s Degrees In Nursing Together
What a beautiful gift! An Arkansas mother and daughter have graduated with their master’s degrees in nursing together on Mother’s Day weekend, KATV news reports. While many people spent Mother’s Day celebrating their moms with a nice meal or day out on the town, Barbra Ellis and her daughter Destiney Ellis shared a moment that […]
71-Year-Old South Carolina Man Graduates With Master’s Degree
It’s never too late to try something new! A 71-year-old South Carolina man just graduated with his master’s degree, WLTX News 19 reports. Leroy Harley is a South Carolina native, spending the majority of his time traveling around and dabbling in various careers since the early 90s. Eventually, he returned back home to be closer […]
Limited Series Based On Toni Morrison’s ‘Sula’ In Development At HBO
This is going to be powerful! A limited series based on Toni Morrison’s “Sula” novel is in development at HBO, Deadline reports. Sula is a limited series slated at HBO from writer Shannon M. Houston (Lovecraft Country) and Stephanie Allain’s (Dear White People) Homegrown Pictures. Houston previously worked as a pop culture writer and TV […]
Third Grade Arizona Elementary Students Awarded Full-Ride Scholarships To College
It was a surprise of a lifetime! All of the third grade students at an Arizona elementary school were awarded full-ride scholarships to college, USA Today reports. Students at Bernard Black Elementary School in Phoenix, Arizona thought they were arriving for a regular school assembly. That’s when they received the surprise of a lifetime, school […]
Judge Lisa Holder White Named First Black Woman On Illinois Supreme Court
This isn’t her first time making history! Judge Lisa Holder White has just been named as the first Black woman on the Illinois Supreme Court, The State Journal-Register reports. Holder White holds degrees from Lewis University and the University of Illinois College of Law. A member of the Illinois Supreme Court Judicial Conference Committee on […]
Common Celebrates Daughter’s Graduation From Howard Law School
He’s a proud dad! Common recently celebrated his daughter’s graduation from Howard University School of Law. Hip-hop artist and actor Common took to social media to share some good news. In a video reel, he shared highlights from his daughter’s graduation from Howard University School of Law. The video shows a commencement program along with a small […]
She Could Become The First Black Woman To Complete Bruce Trail Since Underground Railroad Passages
It’s nearly a 600-mile hike! A Detroiter is set to become the first Black woman to complete the Bruce Trail since the Underground Railroad passages, WDET 101.9 FM reports. Zwena Gray is setting out on quite an adventure, the 20-year-old looking to become the first Black woman to complete the Bruce Trail since the Underground […]
Questlove Partners With Philadelphia PhD Program To Create Scholarship For Creatives
It’s a one-of-a-kind scholarship! Questlove has partnered with a Philadelphia based PhD program to create a scholarship for creatives, The Philadelphia Tribune reports. Dr. Jonathan Fineberg is the creator and director of the PhD Program in Creativity for the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. The program is a unique model, allowing students who are […]
Husband-Wife Duo Are Proud Owners Of First Black-Owned Food Truck At Disney World
And it’s primarily plant-based! A husband and wife duo are the owners of the first Black-owned food truck at Walt Disney World, Travel Noire reports. Robyn and Zak Wallace are the owners of Local Green, a restaurant turned food truck that the couple opened in Atlanta in 2019. The two were inspired to start the […]