This 9-Year-Old Won First Place In The White House History Association’s National Student Art Competition
She’s telling the story of America with her art! Gabrielle Faisal won The White House History Association’s National Student Art Competition for her artwork entitled, “Enslaved African Americans Built the White House.” The drawing consisted of large Black hands holding up the white house with the American flag in the background. The third-grader said she […]
Three Cousins Are All Pregnant With Twins And Due In October Following The Loss Of Pregnancies
Six bundles of joy for one family! Three cousins from Mississippi, Melody Stubbs, Courtney Harper, and Janeshia Wilson all are expecting twins in October, WLBT-TV reports. “I think Neshia [Janeshia] posted first, and I saw her post, and I posted mine about a week or two later,” Harper said. “She called me and said you’re pregnant, you’re having […]
This Museum Curator Is Counteracting Black Trauma Portrayed In The Media Using Black Joy
She’s creating art that helps us remember and return to joy! The Museum of Black Joy’s curator is helping counteract the onslaught of Black trauma regularly portrayed in the media, The Inquirer reports. Curator Andrea “Philly” Walls is the brains behind the Museum of Black Joy, a new digital museum devoted to art centering on Black happiness. […]
Allyson Felix Becomes The Most Decorated Track-And-Field Star In Olympic History With 11th Medal
She’s a runner, she’s a track star! American track star Allyson Felix is now the most decorated female track-and-field athlete of all time. In her final race in the Olympics Games, she won her 11th Olympic medal in women’s 4×400 relay, taking gold. A day earlier, she won bronze in the 400-m in Tokyo. The 35-year-old […]
Pianist With Kidney Disease Makes Over $60K In Tips After Traveler Shares Video Of Him Playing In The Airport To Instagram
The internet came together to bless him! An Atlanta airport pianist made over $60k in tips after a traveler shared a video of him playing to Instagram, Good Morning America (GMA) reports. Tonee “Valentine” Carter’s loved music ever since he was a child, when his father, also a pianist, took him to a Ray Charles concert. “I […]
26-Year-Old Entrepreneur Makes History As Owner Of First Black Woman-Owned Tequila Brand In Texas
She’s calling the shots! A 26-year-old Texas entrepreneur is making history as the first Black woman to own a tequila brand, Black Enterprise reports. Rikki Kelly owns “Ego Tequila,” a brand she started solely based on her love for the popular drink. Now at age 26, Kelly is the first Black woman tequila founder in the entire state of Texas […]
Distance Runner Sifan Hassan Wins Gold During Olympics After Falling During Race
She’s unstoppable! Distance runner Sifan Hassan won gold during the Olympics after falling during a race, The Grio reports. Ethiopian native Hassan is a dominant force in track and field, winning big every time as a distance runner. During a recent 1,500 meter run, Hassan fell after tripping over an opponent during the final lap, getting up […]
Tamyra Mensah-Stock Makes History As First Black American Woman Wrestler To Win An Olympic Gold Medal
She’s the best! Tamyra Mensah-Stock just made history as the first Black American wrestler to win an Olympic gold medal, AP News reports. Mensah-Stock is the No.1 seed, defeating Japan’s Sara Dosho, a 2016 Olympic gold medalist, in the first round, China’s Feng Zhao in the quarterfinals, and Ukraine’s Alla Cherkasova in the semifinal. She then defeated […]
Texas Community Organizes To Send Cards To 88-Year-Old History Maker On Her Birthday
They’re trying to break the Guinness World Record! Judge Arthur Bea Williams is a hero in her community. Throughout her life, she’s made many strides, making history as the first Black City Councilor, the first Black Justice of the Peace in Wichita Falls, the first Black judge, and the first Black female mayor in the […]
Denzel Washington Continues To Fulfill $1 Million Commitment To HBCU Debate Team
He’s ensuring that the legacy continues! Denzel Washington continues to fulfill his $1 million commitment to an HBCU debate team, Black Enterprise reports. In 2007, the actor starred in “The Great Debaters,” portraying Melvin B. Tolson, a legendary debate team coach at Wiley College in the 1930s. During Tolson’s time, he helped break barriers, integrating collegiate debates […]