Detroit Teacher Takes Kids To Historic Black Landmark in Idlewild, Michigan, To Help Give It A Little Makeover
They’re giving back to the community! A Detroit teacher took some kids to historic Idlewild to help give it a little makeover, WXYZ Detroit reports. Maria Lawton Adams is a teacher in Detroit, Michigan, who not long ago had transformed the Tindal Recreation Center on Detroit’s West Side to create a haven for youth and seniors. When […]
Meet The Datcher Family, Who Have Owned & Run Their Alabama Farm Since The 1800s
They may be the last Black-owned row crop farm in Shelby County! Meet the Datcher family, who have owned and run their Alabama farm since the 1800s, AL.com reports. The history of the Datcher’s Harpersville farm dates back to before the end of slavery. It tells the story of family and Black ownership throughout American history. The trees […]
Michigan Entrepreneur Set To Open First Black-Owned Television & Movie Studio In The State
It’s named in honor of the Greenwood District in Tulsa! A Michigan entrepreneur is set to open the first Black-owned television and movie studio in the state,MLIVE.com reports. Amaru is a standup comedian and director who credits his inspiration for entrepreneurship to the COVID-19 pandemic and the murder of George Floyd. He recalled the moment he […]
Mikey Williams Makes History As First High School Basketball Player To Sign A Sneaker Deal WIth A Global Footwear Brand
It’s a slam dunk! Mikey Williams just made history as the first high school basketball player to sign a sneaker deal with a global footwear brand, ESPN reports. 17-year-old Williams is one of the most sought-after basketball prospects in the nation right now. He is a 6-foot-2 junior at the new Vertical Academy in Charlotte, North Carolina, and […]
Hyundai Partners With Culture Brands To Launch First Campaign Targeting The African American Community
They’re committed to creating a more inclusive marketplace! Hyundai News recently reported the launch of its first Black marketing campaign, created by Culture Brands. This past summer, Hyundai made history, bringing on Culture Brands as its first Black marketing agency. Founded by advertising veteran Eunique Jones Gibson in 2017, the agency exists solely to bring an authentic […]
First Look Photos Released Of Viola Davis As Michelle Obama In New Showtime Drama
This is going to be so good! First look photos were just released of Viola Davis as Michelle Obama in a new Showtime drama, Vulture reports. In August 2019, Showtime announced a new drama focused on first ladies personal and political lives in the White House. Veteran actress Viola Davis signed on to star in the series. In […]
Kenyan Runner Makes History As First To Win Olympic Gold & New York City Marathon
She’s raking up some major wins! A Kenyan runner made history as the first to win both Olympic gold and the New York City Marathon, Essence reports. Peres Jepchirchir took home a gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics’ marathon this summer. This weekend, the Kenyan runner also took first place in the New York City […]
New Black Western, ‘The Harder They Fall,’ Pays Homage To Real-Life Figures Including Late, Great, Chadwick Boseman
It’s been getting great reviews! A new Black western, The Harder They Fall, pays homage to real-life figures, including the late, great Chadwick Boseman. According to Essence, the new film was written, directed, and scored by Jeymes Samuel, a British singer and songwriter turned producer. The film was executive produced by Jay Z. It features stars such as […]
Georgia Grandmother & Grandson Hit The Polls To Vote Together
It’s an intergenerational moment! A Georgia grandmother and her grandson hit the polls on election night to vote together, 11 Alive reports. King Walker and his grandmother Flossie think they might’ve made history as the oldest and youngest pair voting in Atlanta on election night recently. King just turned 18 on October 12th and said he couldn’t […]
Apple Announces Additional $30M Commitment To Expanding Racial Justice Initiatives
Applications for their entrepreneur camp just opened! Apple recently announced an additional $30 million commitment to expanding racial justice initiatives. In June 2020, Apple launched the Racial Equity and Justice Initiative (REJI), a long-term effort by the tech giant to help cultivate the next generation of diverse and inclusive leadership through strategic efforts to support communities […]