Black Woman-Owned Beauty Brand Is Helping Fight Against Human Trafficking
Helping others is built into the very mission! A Black woman-owned beauty brand is helping fight against human trafficking, Black Enterprise reports. Kristy Alexander is the founder of Apple Rose Beauty, a vegan, cruelty-free skincare line tailored towards Black women and suitable for those with sensitive skin. Alexander graduated from North Carolina Central University with a bachelor’s degree in […]
St. Louis Hires First Black Woman Physician Public Health Director In City’s Nearly 260 Year History
She has been a key expert during the COVID-19 pandemic! St. Louis hired their first Black woman physician to become public health director in the city’s nearly 260-year-history, KSDK news reports. Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis is an immigrant from Zimbabwe who came to St. Louis, Missouri, six years ago to participate in an infectious disease fellowship at Washington […]
One Of The First Successful Black Theaters In The Nation Debuted In New York City More Than 200 Years Ago
Remembering is critical to our future! One of the first successful Black theaters in the nation debuted in New York City more than 200 years ago, The New York Times reports. The African Theater is considered the first Black theater company in the United States. It was founded by William Alexander Brown, a ship steward and free […]
Tabitha Brown Set To Open New Vegan Restaurant In California
She’s hopping into the restaurant business! Tabitha Brown is set to open a new vegan restaurant in California, Essence reports. This has been a remarkable year for the vegan influencer. From her partnership with “The Calm App” to her new seasoning with McCormick and her debut book hitting the New York Times bestseller’s list, it’s safe to say that Brown’s blessings keep […]
He’s Made History As The First Black President Of The College Of The Holy Cross In Its Nearly 180 Year History
He’s also the first non-ordained member of the Catholic Church to preside over the institution! Vincent D. Rougeau makes history as the first Black president of the College of the Holy Cross in its nearly 180-year history, The Grio reports. Rougeau started as a law professor, serving as associate dean for academic affairs at Notre Dame before becoming […]
Louisiana Dads Team Up To Support Local High School After 23 Students Were Arrested In A Violent Week of Fighting
Black Dads Matter! A group of Louisiana dads teamed up to support a local high school after 23 students were arrested for a violent week of fighting, CBS News reports. Southwood High School in Shreveport, Louisiana, experienced a traumatic, violent week of fighting, which resulted in the arrest of 23 students in three days. That’s when parents […]
Teen Creates Online Series To Offer An Alternative To Traditional Black History Curriculum
She’s being the change she needs to see! A North Carolina teen created an online series to offer an alternative to traditional Black history curriculum, Blavity reports. Alyssa Rambert is a senior at D.H. Conley High School in Greenville, North Carolina. In middle school, she first realized the gaps in her Black history curriculum, seeking […]
Husband-Wife Duo Are Continuing Their Six Decade Legacy of Educating Black Children With Afro Kids TV
They’ve taught more than half a million Black families over the years. A veteran Hollywood husband-wife duo continues their six-decade legacy of educating Black children with Afro Kids TV, AfroTech reports. Leo Sullivan, a veteran Hollywood animator, producer, and director, has been working with his wife Ethelyn O. Stewart to educate Black families for the last sixty years. […]
Partially Deaf Teen Prodigy Has Released His First Portrait Book And NFT
He’s sharing his gift with the world! Tyler Gordon is a 15-year-old self-taught artist who went viral last year for his portrait depicting then-Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. At the time, Harris called Gordon to thank him for the painting, saying she was “overwhelmed with just the magnificence of [his] artistry.” “You really have a gift, my […]
Historic Unsung Activist, Pauli Murray, Is Getting Their Roses In New Documentary From ‘RBG’ Filmmakers
They were truly ahead of their time! A new documentary from RBG filmmakers explores the life of historic little-known activist Pauli Murray, Deadline reports. Murray was raised in Durham, North Carolina, in 1910; growing up in the Jim Crow South to a family of Black, Native American, and European heritage. At a young age, Murray showed signs of extraordinary intellectual […]