This Adorable 4-Year-Old Dedicates Her ‘Gymnast of the Week’ Trophy To Simone Biles
This is too sweet! A 4-year-old dedicated her “Gymnast of the Week” trophy to Simone Biles. Verity Ofori-Kuragu is a native of the United Kingdom by way of Ghana. When she was just two years old, she began naturally doing handstands, using the wall as support. That same year, she witnessed a broadcast of British […]
Syracuse Teen Makes History As The First Black, Female Valedictorian In Her School’s District’s 173-Year-History
She’s making her mark! A Syracuse, New York teen, made history as the first Black, female valedictorian in her school district’s 173-year-history. Toryana Jackson attended Henninger High School in Syracuse, New York. During her time at school, Jackson was very active, participating in cross country and track for all four years and becoming a member of […]
She Just Became The First Black Person to Have a Puzzle Line in Target Stores Nationwide
She’s going to be in over 1,750 Target stores nationwide! Amanda Wilson is the owner and CEO of A+X Puzzles, which has become the first Black-owned puzzle being sold in Target. She created the brand in 2019 after noticing a lack of diversity in puzzles while pregnant. Wilson gave birth to twins Adric and Xola […]
Detroit’s Once-Famous Black Bottom Neighborhood Finally Receives A Historical Marker
Hidden history no more! The residents of Detroit celebrated a historical marker commemorating Detroit’s once-famous Black Bottom neighborhood, Fox 2 Detroit reports. Detroit was once home to an all Black community called Black Bottom. The neighborhood had at least 350 thriving Black businesses and was home to a number of musical linchpins in the city […]
Former NBA Superstar J.R. Smith Enrolls An HBCU And Plans To Play Golf
He’s charting a new course! Former NBA superstar J.R. Smith enrolled at North Carolina A&T and is set to play golf for the Aggies, Blavity reports. Smith is a two-time NBA champion, winning one with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 and the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. Now that he has retired from the league, he’s decided […]
He Just Made History As First College Athlete To Sign Endorsement Deal With A Pro Sports Team
It’s a first-of-its-kind deal! University of Miami quarterback D’Eriq King is making history as the first college athlete to sign an endorsement deal with a pro sports team, Yahoo! Sports reports. King is well known in Florida and one of the most marketable athletes in the NCAA. Now that college athletes can profit off of their names, […]
Ky’Wuan Dukes Makes History As The First HBCU Athlete To Sign An Endorsement Deal
College athletes are finally cashing in on their hard work! Ky’Wuan Dukes is making history as the first HBCU athlete to sign an endorsement deal, partnering with Bojangles, Black Enterprise reports. Dukes is a freshman wide receiver at Johnson C. Smith University. Since the National Collegiate Athletic Association(NCAA) ruling allowing student-athletes to profit off their names, images, […]
Angela Bassett Is Officially One Of The Highest-Paid Black Women In TV History
She deserves every coin! Angela Bassett is officially one of the highest-paid Black women in broadcast television history after her “9-1-1” salary raise, Shadow And Act reports. Bassett is a legendary actress with a career in film and television spanning more than 30 years. For the last three years, Bassett has starred in Fox’s hit show “9-1-1,” […]
Olympic Gold Medalist Tamyra Mensah-Stock Is Using Her Winnings To Buy Mom A Food Truck
She’s got a heart of gold! Olympic gold medalist Tamyra Mensah-Stock plans to use her winnings to buy her mother a food truck, The Root reports. A few weeks ago, Mensah-Stock made history as the first Black American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in wrestling. The No.1 seed defeated Nigeria’s Blessing Oborududu in the final round, […]
This Mother and Daughter Got The Chance To Serve On The Same U.S. Navy Ship Together
She’s following in her mom’s footsteps! A mom and her daughter got the opportunity to serve on the same U.S. Navy ship together, Good Morning America reports. Racquel McCray was born with two Navy parents, watching both her mom and dad serve day in, and day out. When she turned 18, she decided to follow in their […]