Dr. Vinson Eugene Allen, Founder of First Black-Owned Urgent Care Facility in U.S., Receives Keys to City of Compton
He’s been giving back to the community for more than two decades! Dr. Vinson Eugene Allen is an emergency medicine physician and the founder of Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care, the first African-American-owned urgent care facility in the United States, Access Wire reports. Allen discovered his passion for the medical field early, inspired by Dr. […]
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Armani Latimer Performs Without Wig to Raise Awareness for Alopecia
She is representing so many people whose stories often go unheard! Armani Latimer was diagnosed with alopecia areata, a condition that causes the immune system to attack hair follicles when she was just 12 years old, Women’s Health Mag reports. While she was able to hide her condition throughout high school, stress in college caused […]
Shirley Chisholm to Be Posthumously Honored With Congressional Gold Medal
She’s finally receiving her long-overdue recognition! Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress and the first Black woman to seek the presidential nomination of a major political party, is set to be posthumously honored with a Congressional Gold Medal. U.S. Rep Barbara Lee and U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler led the efforts of the […]
The Men of ‘The Best Man’ Reunite for Launch of New Bourbon Brand
Just in time for the holidays! Filmmaker Malcolm D. Lee and actors Harold Perrineau, Morris Chestnut, and Taye Diggs, who starred in the hit movie “The Best Man,” have reunited to launch a new bourbon brand, Sable, Essence reports. Perrineau pitched the joint venture to the group while filming the series reboot “The Best Man: […]
Nikki Giovanni, Renowned Poet, Professor, & Black Arts Movement Pioneer, Has Joined the Ancestors
What a life well lived! Nikki Giovanni, a beloved poet, professor, and Black Arts Movement pioneer, has joined the ancestors, AP News reports. “We will forever feel blessed to have shared a legacy and love with our dear cousin,” said Allison (Pat) Ragan, Giovanni’s cousin, in a statement on behalf of the family. She was […]
Former WNBA Star Morgan Tuck Named New General Manager of Connecticut Sun Franchise
She’s the new general manager of the team she used to play for! Former Connecticut Sun player Morgan Tuck has just been promoted to general manager of the WNBA franchise, Black Enterprise reports. Tuck began her career as a star college athlete at the University of Connecticut (UConn), where she helped lead the team to […]
Big Sean Reveals Heartwarming Personal Connection to Real ‘Six Triple Eight’ at Tyler Perry Movie Premiere
What a full-circle moment for the family! Tyler Perry has been making his rounds in anticipation of the upcoming release of his film about the only Women’s Army Corps unit of color during World War II. The film has been in the work for a number of years. It focuses on the story of the […]
Nia Long & Larenz Tate Reprise ‘Love Jones’ Roles in Nostalgic Walmart Holiday Commercial
See, now we need a sequel! The holidays are here, and Walmart has rolled out a new ad that has us all in our feels. The new holiday campaign kicked off, featuring Nia Long and Larenz Tate, who reprised their Love Jones roles in the nostalgic commercial, Essence reports. Tate and Long starred as Darius […]
Mississippi Man Creates Museum Dedicated to He & His Late Wife’s Six-Decade Love Story
A love that will last for eternity! Charles “LaLa” Evans and his late wife Louis were married for 59 years and 11 months before her sudden passing in 2011. After her death, Evans wanted to honor their love story and remember all the good times they shared. That’s when he decided to turn a portion […]
‘Dads to Doulas’ Program Is Empowering Black Men With Tools to Support the Birthing Process
They’re hoping to reduce the maternal and infant mortality rates in the Black community! Brad Edwards is the founder of “Dads to Doulas,” a program he created after he experienced an unimaginable loss, Black Enterprise reports. In 2017, Edwards was an expectant father of twin boys, but complications in the pregnancy resulted in both of […]