City of Philadelphia Unveils New Harriet Tubman Statue Celebrating Her Legacy
The City of Philadelphia unveiled a new Harriet Tubman statue celebrating her legacy, The Philadelphia Tribune reports. Recently, a new nine-foot statue of Harriet Tubman was unveiled by the City of Philadelphia in front of City Hall. “The Journey to Freedom” sculpture from artist Wesley Wofford pays honor to Tubman’s fight for freedom, depicting her leading an enslaved girl […]
Journalist Audie Cornish Set To Host New Show On CNN
She’s diversifying her portfolio! According to CNN, Journalist Audie Cornish is set to host a new show on their network. A veteran journalist, Cornish has been in the business for two decades, most recently serving as a co-host on NPR’s All Things Considered. In 2005, Cornish joined NPR’s National Desk, reporting from Nashville and covering […]
Mariah Carey Set To Release First Children’s Book, ‘The Christmas Princess’
She’s bringing all her Christmas magic to the literary world! Mariah Carey is set to release her first children’s book entitled The Christmas Princess: It’s Full of Wonder, Black Enterprise reports. Carey is the undisputed Queen of Christmas, her 1994 holiday bop “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” continues to chart year after year […]
Ava DuVernay’s ‘Naomi’ Series Aims To Inspire A New Generation of Black Girl Superheroes
Black girl superhero magic! Ava DuVernay’s new Naomi series aims to inspire a new generation of Black girl superheroes, Black Enterprise reports. Filmmaker Ava DuVernay recently released her new CW series Naomi, which follows the story of a Black girl who discovers she has super powers. Naomi, played by actress Kaci Walfall, is a high […]
Soccer Referee Natalie Simon Makes History As First Black Woman To Earn FIFA Badge
She’s in a league of her own! Soccer referee Natalie Simon just made history as the first Black woman to earn a FIFA badge, the Los Angeles Times reports. Simon is a Louisiana native, getting her start in soccer as a player in high school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She went on to attend college […]
Three-Year-Old Poses As Spider-Girl In Viral Birthday Photoshoot
We’ve found the next Spider-girl and while she may have the ability to soar through the sky, the real power lies within her magical afro-puffs. Recently on Facebook the photography company, Rae’s Blue Rose Photography, posted a series of photographs to celebrate the birthday of a 3-year-old named, Rose. Like Spider-Man, her identity remains […]
Oprah Winfrey Executive Producing New Sidney Poitier Documentary At Apple
They’re keeping his legacy alive! Oprah Winfrey is executive producing a new Sidney Poitier documentary at Apple, Variety reports. Recently, legendary actor Sidney Poitier passed away at the age of 94. A pioneer and the first Black man to win an Oscar for his work, Poitier was a beloved Hollywood star and paved the way […]
Tamron Hall Honors First Black Woman To Anchor A Network Morning Show
She’s paying homage to those who came before her! Tamron Hall honored the first Black woman to anchor a network morning show, Black Enterprise reports. The popular talk show host used a recent airing of her daytime show to honor a woman who paved the way for her, René Syler, the first Black woman to […]
Mom Praises Barber For Patience & Ingenuity While Cutting Autistic 6-Year-Old’s Hair
Black Barber Excellence! A mom praised a barber for their patience and ingenuity while cutting her autistic 6-year-old’s hair, Black Enterprise reports. LaQuista Erinna is the mother of a 6-year-old son diagnosed with autism. Recently, she took to social media to share a heartwarming moment between her son Jackson and his barber that has since […]
Tennis Star Sloane Stephens Marries Soccer Player Jozy Altidore In Gorgeous Wedding
It was a dream come true! Tennis star Sloane Stephens married soccer player Jozy Altidore in a gorgeous wedding, People reports. The couple have known each other since they were young and announced their engagement in April 2019, navigating the challenges of COVID and the ongoing pandemic to finally have the wedding of their dreams […]