First Black Woman To Graduate From Grinnell College Celebrates Her 107th Birthday
She’s had a century of lives worth living! The first Black woman to graduate from Grinnell College recently celebrated her 107th birthday, The Chicago Sun-Times reports. Dr. Edith Renfrow Smith was born in 1914 in Grinnell, Iowa. She is the fifth of six children born to Lee and Eva Pearl Renfrow. For someone who’s lived more than […]
16-Year-Old Jalen Lewis Makes History As Youngest Pro Basketball Player To Sign A Million-Dollar Contract
He’s balling and making history! 16-year-old Jalen Lewis is making history as the youngest professional basketball player to sign a million-dollar contract, News Onyx reports. Lewis is a rising junior at Bishop O’Dowd High School in California and a top basketball recruit. More than 12 schools, including Duke, Michigan, and UCLA, have their eyes on the 6-foot-9 […]
Beloved Actress Marla Gibbs Set To Receive Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
It’s about time! Actress Marla Gibbs is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, The Grio reports. Gibbs is an iconic actress known for her roles as Florence Jefferson on The Jeffersons and Mary Jenkins on the series 227, both of which captured the cultural zeitgeist of an entire generation. While she is a household name in […]
Congress Set To Honor WWII Battalion Of All Black Women With Congressional Gold Medals
Their service won’t be in vain! Congress is set to honor a WWII battalion of all Black women with congressional gold medals, The Root Reports. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, a group of all Black women who served in World War II, is finally set to receive their just due after going virtually unknown throughout history. […]
Issa Rae Lands Multi-Figure Film and TV Deal With WarnerMedia
She’s back at it again! Issa Rae landed an multi -figure film and TV deal with WarnerMedia, Shadow and Act reports. The company announced a new five-year overall deal with the Insecure creator, expanding their relationship with Rae after her initial first-look HBO deal which she inked back in 2016. The deal is exclusive to […]
Delaware State Makes History As The First HBCU To Own Another University
This has never been done before! Delaware State University (DSU) makes history as the first HBCU to own another university with the acquisition of Wesley College, Black Enterprise reports. The public college finalized the acquisition of private university Wesley College in a first-of-its-kind merger this week. DSU purchased Wesley College and will now house the 50-acre campus […]
Huntsville, Alabama Teen Raises $38,000 For Children With Cancer By Cutting His Afro
Such a selfless act! A Huntsville, Alabama teen raises $38,000 for children with cancer by cutting his afro, The Root reports. 17-year-old Kieran Moïse is well known around town for his voluminous and luxurious head of hair. The teen spent six years growing out his full fro, and it became a large part of his identity. “[Kieran] […]
Dr KMarie King Makes History As First Black Woman Chair Of Surgery At An Academic Health Center In The Nation
She’s a leader in her industry! Dr. KMarie King is making history as the first Black woman to become chair of surgery at an Academic Health Center in the nation, NewsOne reports. King is a Washington University alum and an Army veteran who completed her residency training in general surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. She eventually […]
This 9-Year-Old Helps Mom Deliver Her Baby Sister At Home
This is a moment she’ll never forget! A 9-year-old helped her mom deliver her baby sister at home, Blavity reports. 30-year-old Angelica Gunn began having contractions on June 28th, a week before her due date. She determined that while they were intense, it was just false labor – until it wasn’t. “Midday, the contractions just kicked in […]
Here Are The Black Nominees For The 73rd Annual Emmy Awards
We’re rooting for everybody Black! The 2021 Primetime Emmy Awards have plenty of Black excellence going around, with critically acclaimed series like “I May Destroy You,” “Lovecraft Country,” and “Pose” bringing in several nominations. Tuesday morning’s nominations were presented by “This Is Us” actor Ron Cephas Jones and his daughter, actress Jasmine Cephas Jones. The […]