Historic Broadway Theatre Being Renamed In Honor Of James Earl Jones
He deserves all his flowers! A historic Broadway theatre is being renamed in honor of James Earl Jones, NPR reports. Jones was born in Arkabutla, Mississippi, raised on a farm by his grandparents, he initially wanted to pursue a career in medicine before he became an actor. Jones got his start on Broadway, first performing […]
Legendary Florida High School Coach Celebrating 100th Birthday With Drive-By Parade
He’s feeling good for a soon to be centenarian! A legendary Florida high school coach is celebrating his 100th birthday with a drive-by parade, 11 Alive reports. Eddie Shannon is a former Manatee High School coach and Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Hall of Famer. Shannon coached football in Florida for 34 years, helping […]
Serena Williams’ Venture Capital Firm Raised $111 Million To Invest In Diverse Founders
She’s making sure she actively funds the future! Serena Williams’ venture capital firm just raised $111 million dollars to invest in diverse founders, the firm’s blog reports. Williams is one of the most renowned tennis players of our time, holding 23 Grand Slam titles and a number of sports related business endeavors that include fashion lines […]
First Black-Owned Seafood Restaurant In City Island Opens Its Doors
It’s a family effort! The first Black-owned seafood restaurant in City Island, New York has opened its doors, Bronx Times reports. Darryl Lelie is the founder and owner of Seafood Kingz 2, the first Black-owned seafood restaurant to open in New York’s City Island. Lelie recently held his grand opening on February 26th, alongside his […]
Madam C.J. Walker Launches New Hair-Care Line A Century After The Beauty Pioneer First Made History
Her family is keeping the legacy alive! Madam C.J. Walker just launched a new hair-care line a century after she first made history, Glamour reports. Madam C.J. Walker made history as one of the first women to become a self-made millionaire in America, launching her hair-care brand, Madam C.J. Walker Company in 1906. A domestic […]
Hope Chicago Awards Debt-Free College Scholarships To 4,000 High School Students And Their Parents
A multi-generational blessing! Hope Chicago awards debt-free college scholarships to 4,000 Chicago high school students and their parents, PR Newswire reports. A group of Chicago students and their parents were surprised this past week with full scholarships to college, courtesy of Hope Chicago. The program is a new scholarship initiative dedicated to investing $1 billion […]
A Colonial-Era School Used To Educate Black Children Pre-Revolutionary War Receives $5M Grant
It’s believed to be the oldest building in the country used to educate free and enslaved Black children. A colonial-era school used to educate Black children pre-Revolutionary war receives a five million dollar grant, The Hill reports. The Williamsburg Bray School was a schoolhouse located in Williamsburg, Virginia that educated hundreds of enslaved and free […]
Harris-Stowe State University Names Its First Black Woman President
She’s carrying on a rich legacy! Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU) has just named its first Black woman president, Fox 2 Now reports. Dr. LaTonia Collins Smith is a St. Louis native, growing up in The Ville Neighborhood, a product of the city’s public school system. She went on to earn a degree in social work […]
College Student’s Research Project Turns Into Successful Attempt To Free His Childhood Friend From Prison
Talk about being your brother’s keeper! A North Carolina college student created a project that helped get his childhood friend released from prison 12 years early, The Grio reports. Brandon Harris and Sura Sohna grew up as friends in Annapolis, Maryland, attending both elementary and middle school together. As the boys matured, their lives began to […]
Pamela Culpepper Makes History As First Black Woman To Sit On Prada’s Board
She’s the first in the company’s 100+ year history! Pamela Culpepper is making history as the first Black woman to sit on the board of Prada, Essence reports. Culpepper is the co-founder of Have Her Back, a woman-owned culture consultancy that takes an authentic and holistic approach to diversity, equity and inclusion. Their mission is […]