Lansing Man Discovers The 70-Year-Old Love Letter That Prompted His Mother To Migrate From The South To Michigan
Wow! What a journey! A Lansing man discovers the 70-year-old love letter that prompted his mother to migrate from the south to Michigan, Fox 47 news reports. Kenny Turner is a Lansing native. Recently, he found a love letter that dates back more than 70 years. That letter, wrapped in lamination to protect it from […]
University of Texas at Tyler Honors 2nd Black Woman In U.S. History To Earn Math PhD
She’s still advocating for STEM education! The University of Texas at Tyler (UT Tyler) is honoring the second Black woman in United States history to earn a PhD in mathematics, CBS 19 reports. Dr. Evelyn Granville was born May 1, 1924 in Washington, D.C., eventually graduating from Dunbar High School where she was valedictorian, according to the […]
Trinity Rodman Inks $1 Million Soccer Deal, Making History As Highest Paid Player In League
She’s the youngest soccer player to receive such a deal! Trinity Rodman just inked a $1 million soccer deal, making history as the highest paid player in the league, The Grio reports. Rodman is the 19-year-old daughter of NBA Hall-of-Famer Dennis Rodman and she’s wasting no time on making a name for herself. Last year, she […]
Will Smith’s ‘King Richard’ Scores Six Oscar Nominations
The nominations are in! Will Smith’s King Richard movie has scored six Oscar nominations, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The 94th annual Academy Award nominees have been announced, many of our favorites leading the charge. Will Smith’s King Richard biopic about Richard Williams, father of tennis phenoms Venus and Serena Williams, is nominated in six […]
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Is Joining CNN As Political Commentator
She said it’s a dream job! Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is now joining CNN as a political commentator, 11 Alive reports. Bottoms was elected to the mayoral office in 2018, completing her term in 2022 after announcing she would not be running for a second term. While a favorite among her constituents, Bottoms […]
Black-Owned London Shop Consistently Ranked Prettiest Café In The City
It’s giving luxury! A Black-owned London shop has consistently been ranked the prettiest café in the city, Travel Noire reports. Sisters Lois and Michela Wilson are the owners of Saint Aymes café, a trendy pastel and floral-themed café located in London. The two started the café back in 2016 with the goal of making every […]
Home of Colorado’s First Black Appellate Judge Being Designated A Historic Landmark
The entire landmark will include 19 homes in total! The home of Colorado’s first Black appellate judge is being designated as a historic landmark, CPR News reports. Raymond Jones Sr. is a native of Pueblo, Colorado, eventually attending Colorado College as just one of five Black students enrolled during his freshman year. He went on […]
Texas Parents Organize Against Book Bans in the State’s Schools
They’re fighting back against racist laws! A group of Texas parents are organizing against book bans in the state’s schools, Black Enterprise reports. The Round Rock Black Parents Association is a group of over 400 Texas parents dedicated to organizing around issues impacting Black children. Recently, the mothers of the association have begun fighting back […]
Ava DuVernay Graces The Cover of InStyle Magazine
The director gives us a peek of her life in front of the lens! Ava DuVernay is gracing the cover of InStyle Magazine, discussing the intersectionality of beauty and the work. DuVernay is a celebrated filmmaker, giving us poignant and timely films that explore the intersections of race, Black life, social justice and Black futures, […]
Spike Lee Set To Direct Docuseries About Colin Kaepernick For ESPN
It’s the first time Kaepernick is giving a full account of his story! Spike Lee is set to direct a new documentary series about Colin Kaepernick for ESPN, Variety reports. The documentary was first announced back in July 2020 as a part of Kaepernick’s partnership with Disney and his production company, Ra Vision Media. As […]