Two Sisters Transform 19th Century Detroit Mansion Into Luxury Bed And Breakfast
They want people to fall in love with the charm of the Motor City! A pair of sisters have transformed a 19th century Detroit mansion into a luxury bed and breakfast, WXYZ Detroit reports. Sisters Francina and Roderica James are the co-owners of The Cochrane House Luxury Inn, a new bed and breakfast located in […]
New Biopic About Pioneering Black Businessman Reginald F. Lewis Is In The Works
It’s based on his autobiography of the same name! A new biopic entitled “Why Should White Guys Have All The Fun” based on businessman Reginald F. Lewis is in the works, Deadline reports. Lewis was a Baltimore native who rose through the ranks to become one of the richest African Americans during the ‘80s. No stranger […]
Nia DaCosta Set To Direct Adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ ‘The Water Dancer’
This is going to be great! Nia DaCosta is set to direct an adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ novel, The Water Dancer, produced by Harpo Films, Deadline reports. Coates released his novel The Water Dancer in 2019, becoming #1 on The New York Times bestseller and being named as Oprah Winfrey’s first selection in her Book […]
17-Year-Old Bryson Warren Is Getting Paid $100,000 To Play High School Basketball
He’s living out his dreams! 17-year-old Bryson Warren is getting paid at least $100,000 to play high school basketball, CNBC reports. Warren grew up near Little Rock Arkansas, finding his passion in sports like most young boys. As he got older, he continued to make a name for himself in basketball and was recently ranked […]
Ludacris Receiving Honorary Degree From Georgia State University
It’s a full circle moment for him! Georgia State University is set to honor Ludacris with an honorary degree, GSU.edu reports. Chris “Ludacris” Bridges was just like many other students when he enrolled at classes at Georgia State in the early ‘90s. But soon after, he signed a recording deal with Def Jam records, putting […]
Childhood Home Of Fred Hampton Receives Historical Landmark Status
It’s a part of larger efforts to preserve the history of the Black Panther Party! The childhood home of Chairman Fred Hampton has now received historical landmark status, The Chicago Tribune reports. Chairman Fred Hampton was a legendary Black Panther Party leader who was assassinated by Chicago police while sleeping in his home in the […]
Florida Teen Makes History As First Black Male Salutatorian At His High School
It’s always been a goal of his! A Florida teen has made history as the first Black male salutatorian at his high school, Fox 13 Tampa reports. Jeremiah Daniels IV is a senior at Boca Ciega High School in Gulfport, Florida. Recently, the scholar made history as the first Black male to be named salutatorian […]
Black Woman-Owned Contact Lens Manufacturer Is First Of Its Kind In The World
Black and brown consumers are their primary focus! A Black woman-owned contact lens manufacturer is the first of its kind in the world, POCIT reports. Black Pearl Global Investments is an asset management firm that was started in 2019 by CEO Dr. Shanté Williams, a former Therapeutics Scientist who found her passion in investments. Since the launch, Williams and […]
7-Year-Old Entrepreneur Launches Her Second Product Line In Walmart
She’s giving kids what they want! A 7-year-old entrepreneur just launched her second product line in Walmart, Essence reports. Lily Adeleye is the 7-year-old baby boss and CEO of hair accessory brand Lily Frilly. Last year, Lily made history as the youngest Black CEO to land her products on shelves at Walmart at just 6-years-old. […]
Chance The Rapper Celebrates 29th Birthday By Giving Away 1,500 Free Meals In Chicago
What a great way to celebrate life! Chance the Rapper celebrated his 29th birthday by giving away 1,500 free meals to families in Chicago, Today.com reports. Chance the Rapper is no stranger to giving back in his hometown of Chicago. In 2017, he launched an arts and literature fund for Chicago Public Schools. That same year, […]