Sharon Bowen Makes History As First Black Woman Chair of NYSE Board
She previously got a stamp of approval from President Barack Obama! Sharon Bowen has made history as the first Black woman chair of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Board, Yahoo! reports. Bowen is a Chesapeake, Virginia native who holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Virginia, a Juris Doctor degree from Northwestern […]
NC Teacher Raises Over $100,000 To Feed Hungry Students Over Holiday Break
She was able to feed all the kids at 12 different schools! A North Carolina teacher raised over $100,000 to feed hungry students over the holiday break, WKRC News reports. While many teachers are waiting patiently to pack it up for the winter break, Turquoise LeJeune Parker has vowed not to leave until she can […]
Historic Virginia Church Creates ‘VERSES’ Bible Based Trivia Card Game
It’s game night at the church house! A historic Virginia church has created “VERSES,” a Bible-based trivia card game. The historical Alfred Street Baptist Church, located in Alexandria, Virginia, which traces its history back to the early 1800s, has now entered into the world of gaming. The game was inspired by Pastor Howard-John Wesley, who alongside […]
No. 1 Football Recruit Travis Hunter Commits To HBCU Jackson State, Will Play For Deion Sanders
It’s the flip of the century! The No.1 high school football recruit has just committed to Jackson State University (JSU) and will play for Deion Sanders, Yahoo Sports reports. Rival.com’s 2022 No.1 player, Travis Hunter, has shocked the world on signing day, revealing that he has committed to playing for Jackson State. Apparently, Hunter has […]
Texas Dad Helps Daughters Start Culturally Inspired Meal-Prep Business During Pandemic
They’re learning a lot! A Texas dad helped his daughters start a culturally inspired meal-prep business during the pandemic, KRIS 6 News reports. Jessica and Hershel Shoats were trying to find new ways to educate their children about the world while homeschooling during the pandemic. That’s when Shoats decided he would create a business with his daughters, […]
Philly 911 Operator Named Godmother By Woman She Coached To Deliver Baby Roadside
Now they’re connected forever! A Philadelphia 911 operator was just named a godmother by the woman who she coached to deliver her baby on the side of the road, Today.com reports. Elyce Rivera, a 911 operator in Philly was just 4 weeks into her new job when she got a call that would change her life. She […]
Fayetteville State University Set To Reduce Tuition Costs To Only $500 A Semester
They’re making tuition affordable again! Fayetteville State University (FSU) is set to reduce tuition costs to only $500 a semester, UNCFSU.edu reports. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper just announced that he would sign the new budget just passed by the North Carolina General Assembly. Included in that budget is a hefty benefit […]
Iconic Civil Rights Attorney, Fred Gray, Is Still Practicing Law At 91 Years Old
He deserves his flowers now! The iconic civil rights attorney, Fred Gray, whose client list has included Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks and Claudette Colvin, is still practicing law at 91 years of age. According to the King Institute, Dr. King once referred to Gray as “the brilliant young Negro who later became the chief counsel […]
LeVar Burton Tapped to Host Scripps National Spelling Bee
LeVar Burton is booked and busy! The legendary actor and longtime host of the children’s educational program “Reading Rainbow,” has just been announced as the next host of the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee, ABC News reports. Since the unsuccessful public campaign to become the permanent host of “Jeopardy!,” the opportunities have continued to pour in for […]
Spike Lee Snapping Pics of Steph Curry On Historic Night Is Brotherly Love Personified
What’s better than one icon…two! Spike Lee snapping pictures of Steph Curry on his historic record-breaking night is brotherly love personified! According to the New York Post, NBA star Steph Curry recently made history at Madison Square Garden when he broke Ray Allen’s record to become the NBA’s all-time lead scorer in 3-pointers. Many were […]