Smithsonian Acquires Rare Photographs From The First Black Photo Studios
He’s been collecting the photographs for over 40 years! The Smithsonian recently acquired rare daguerreotype photographs from a local collector that portrays work from the first Black photography studios, The New York Times reports. Larry West first began collecting in 1975, after coming across a New York Post article mentioning that antique photographs would become the next […]
A Roundup of 8 Black Women Paralympians To Look Out For In Tokyo
They’re taking charge! Here is a roundup of 8 Black women Paralympians to look out for in Tokyo, as reported by Yahoo! Life. The Paralympic Games are an international sports competition for athletes with varying disabilities. The summer and winter games occur every two years, including most of the same athletic events at the Olympics. This year’s 2021 […]
Birmingham Teacher Makes History As First Black Poet Laureate For The State Of Alabama
She is the poetry ambassador for the state! A Birmingham teacher is making history as the first Black Poet Laureate for the state of Alabama, ABC 3340 News reports. Ashley M. Jones is a teacher at the Alabama School of Fine Arts, an author, and The Magic City Poetry Festival founder. During an Alabama Writers Cooperative members […]
Founder of Black Family-Owned Non-Profit Is On A Mission To Give Away $50K Twice A Month For 100 Years Through Grassroots Organizing
It’s going to take a village but it can work! The founder of a Black family-owned non-profit is on a mission to give away $50k twice a month for 100 years through grassroots organizing efforts, BlackNews.com reports. Niamke Muhammad is the founder of The B Network Group, a coalition of individuals dedicated to providing reparations […]
Simone Ledward-Boseman, Widow of Late Actor Chadwick Boseman, Performs Emotional Tribute To Her Husband
We are praying for her continued strength and comfort. Simone Ledward-Boseman, the widow of late actor Chadwick Boseman performs an emotional tribute during the “Stand Up to Cancer event,” The Grio reports. “Stand Up to Cancer” is an event that takes place annually to raise money for cancer research. This year, several of Boseman’s friends and co-stars, including […]
Grambling State Welcomes Second Female Drum Major In School’s 120-Year-History
She’s the first in nearly seven decades! Grambling State University (GSU) welcomes their second female drum major in the school’s 120-year-history, The Grio reports. Candace Hawthorne is a senior at GSU, majoring in engineering technology and music. She is now the first woman to become drum major and lead the World Famed Tiger Marching band since Velma […]
New York Man Builds Garden In Harlem, Growing Food And Supporting Children In Need
Such a beautiful way to plant a seed! A New York man builds a Harlem garden, growing food and children, Tony Hillery is the founder of Harlem Grown, an organization that teaches young people how to garden, Upworthy reports. It all started in 2008 when Hillery looked to be of service after being struck by the financial […]
Josephine Baker Will Become The First Black Woman Entertainer Buried At The Panthéon In France
She is still a symbol of freedom! Josephine Baker will become the first Black woman entertainer to be buried at the historic Panthéon monument in France, Blavity reports. Baker was born in Missouri in 1906, rising to international fame as a singer, activist, and symbol of freedom. She moved to France in 1925, looking to escape the […]
HBCU Alabama A&M Receives The Largest Donation In The School’s 146-Year-History
The donor is urging other alumni to give as well! Alabama A&M University (AAMU) was founded in 1875, almost 150 years ago, running for many years on an annual state funding allocation of $1,000. This week, the Historically Black College and University received a nearly $2.2 million donation from an anonymous young alumnus. This is the […]
This Mom Got Illinois To Sign A Law Banning Hair Discrimination In Schools
She helped change the school system! Ida Nelson worked to get a new law banning hair discrimination in Illinois. It was signed by Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker, prohibiting school dress codes from issuing policies that historically targeted Black students wearing protective and natural hairstyles. The measure, known as the Jett Hawkins Law, is named after […]