Years After Being Diagnosed With Autism, Toni Braxton’s Son Graduates High School And Is Attending Howard University
H.U. You KNOW! Toni Braxton’s son Diezel graduated from high school and announced plans to attend Howard University, Atlanta Black Star reports. Diezel Braxton-Lewis is the youngest son of Toni and her ex-husband, artist Keri Lewis. He graduated from Fusion Academy in Los Angeles, a private school that merges in-person, virtual, and hybrid learning. Diezel was diagnosed […]
Wilberforce University Cancels Over $375,000 Worth of Student Debt for 2020 and 2021 Graduates
Won’t He do it! Wilberforce University canceled more than $375,000 worth of student debt for 2020 and 2021 graduates, CNN reports. President Elfred Anthony Pinkard made the announcement during commencement this past weekend, informing students that the historically Black university would be canceling debt for those graduates who were members of the class of 2020 […]
At 12 She Declared She Was Going To Be A Doctor, Now She’s Been Accepted Into Her Dream PhD Program
A dream come true! A Texas student finally gets accepted into their childhood dream Ph.D program. Taylor Denise Andrews has been dreaming about becoming a doctor ever since they were young. Andrews’ father has his Ph.D. and growing up, he and his friends served as the inspiration to pursue a career in the field. After declaring […]
NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson’s Name Replaces Confederate Solider’s On Virginia Middle School
It’s a new era for the school! Iconic NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson’s name has replaced a Confederate soldier’s on a Virginia middle school, ABC News reports. The City of Fairfax’s school board voted unanimously in November 2020 to rename Sidney Lanier Middle School after months of debate. At the time, Confederate statues, institutions, and monuments were coming […]
Oakland Man Is On A Mission To Get His Late Aunt A Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame
She’s more than deserving! An Oakland man is on a mission to get his late aunt a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, KQED reports. Arnett Moore is the nephew of pioneering actress Juanita Moore. Over the course of Ms. Moore’s seven-decade stage and film career, she “made more than 80 film and television […]
17-Year-Old Florida Track Star Breaks Record Previously Held By Usain Bolt While Qualifying For Olympic Trials
He’s breaking records! A 17-year-old Florida track star just broke a record previously held by Usain Bolt, qualifying for the Olympic trials, Blavity reports. Erriyon Knighton broke the 200-meter record of track legend Usain Bolt at the American Track League meet on Memorial Day. In Jacksonville, Knighton wowed the crowd, winning the U18 race with a finishing […]
This High School Graduate Turns Down $40,000 Scholarship, Asks School To Award It To Another Student
She’s paying it forward. A Fitchburg high school graduate turned down a $40,000 scholarship and asked the school to award it to another student, the Boston Globe reports. Verda Tetteh is a senior at Fitchburg high school in Massachusetts. During her time in school, Tetteh has excelled academically, already having been accepted to the prestigious Harvard University. […]
Hip-Hop Archivist Syreeta Gates Makes History As The First Black Woman To Appear on LEGO Masters
Who ever thought that hip-hop would take it this far? Hip-Hop archivist Syreeta Gates is making history as the first Black woman to appear on LEGO Masters. Gates is an art collector, creative and owner of The Gates Preserve, “a multimedia experience company committed to archiving and preserving Hip-Hop culture.” Through her work, she archives […]
Issa Rae Is Officially Entering Into the Spider-Verse Sequel
Ahhhh this is going to be great! According to The Hollywood Reporter, Issa Rae is officially entering into the Spider-Verse sequel. Sony Pictures Animation recently announced a sequel to the blockbuster animation Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The film, released in 2018, follows Spider-Man Miles Morales into an alternate universe as he encounters other Spider-People such […]
Johnniqua Charles Shares How The Viral ‘You About To Lose Your Job’ Video Changed Her Life
God works in mysterious ways. Johnniqua Charles shares how the viral “You about to lose your job” video changed her life, Blavity reports. One year ago, Charles was detained by security guard Julius Locklear outside of the Diamonds Gentlemen’s Club in Dillon, South Carolina. Apparently, Locklear asked Charles to leave the club twice, and when she continued […]