Kristen Clarke Makes History As First Black Woman To Lead DOJ Civil Rights Division
And she persisted! Kristen Clarke just became the first woman of color and the first Black woman to lead the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division. The daughter of Jamaican immigrants and mother of a teenage son, Clarke got her start with the DOJ, working in the Civil Rights Division as a federal prosecutor overseeing […]
Netflix Airing New Chadwick Boseman Special Exploring His Creative Process
He’s still taking a bow! Netflix is set to air a new Chadwick Boseman special exploring his creative process, The Grapevine reports. Last year, actor Chadwick Boseman passed away at 43 after a private battle with colon cancer. His death left the world stunned and legions of fans and colleagues mourning the loss of one of Hollywood’s brightest stars. […]
Community Sets Up GoFundMe To Save 82-Year-Old Inglewood Woman From Losing Her Home Of More Than 30 Years
We all we got! The community has come together to set up a GoFundMe to help save an 82-year-old Inglewood woman from losing her home of more than 30 years, KTLA reports. Marie Riggins moved into her dream home with her late husband in 1986. The corner lot home in Carleton Squares gated community located in Inglewood, […]
Simone Biles Becomes The First Woman To Land A Yurchenko Double Pike In Competition
The greatest to ever do it! Simone Biles just made history as the first woman to land a Yurchenko double pike in competition, CNN reports. World champion gymnast Simone Biles made her return to competition after more than a year and a half off. During the GK US Classic, the final qualifying event for the 2021 […]
Maya Wiley Wants To Make History As The First Black Woman Mayor Of New York City
This would be a game-changer! Maya Wiley is working to make history as the first Black woman mayor of New York City, Black Enterprise reports. Wiley is the daughter of civil rights activists, getting her start working for the NAACP and ACLU. She has a progressive plan to transform NYC, helping those residents that need it most, […]
21-Year-Old Jeremiah Paprocki Makes History As The Chicago Cubs’ First Black PA Announcer
There’s a new kid on the block! 21-year-old Jeremiah Paprocki is a Chicago native and lifelong Chicago Cubs fan. His mother, Barbara, actually worked as a parking attendant for Cubs games during the 90s. Now, he is making history as the first Black person to hold the title in the organization’s history, the MLB reports. Paprocki graduated from Chicago […]
These HBCU Alums Launched First Black-Owned Alcohol Delivery Service
Oh, it’s lit! These HBCU alums are making history after launching the first Black-owned alcohol delivery service, Black Enterprise reports. Navarros Grevious and Mikael Pyles are the owners of QuikLiq, an app that allows customers to get wine, beer, and, spirits delivered to the comfort of their homes. The two are Clark Atlanta University graduates who used their […]
This Dad and His Son With Autism Co-Created A Superhero Comic Book Series To Inspire Others
What a beautiful story! A dad and his son with autism recently co-created an inspiring superhero comic book series, Today.com reports. Led Bradshaw is a professional comic book artist. At just 3-years-old, his son Jake was diagnosed with autism. Shortly after, Bradshaw enrolled Jake in art therapy, which became the inspiration for a new comic book series, “Jake […]
Comedic Icon Paul Mooney Has Joined The Ancestors At 79-Years-Old
What a tremendous loss for the culture! Comedic icon Paul Mooney has now joined the ancestors, NPR reports. He made a name for himself as a writer and comedian, working on shows like Saturday Night Live and In Living Color. He also worked alongside friend Richard Pryor on Sanford and Son, starring Redd Foxx. His propensity for “tell it like it […]
This 89-Year-Old Virginia Math Tutor’s Virtual Lessons Have Gone International
A teacher in motion stays in motion! An 89-year-old Virginia math tutor’s virtual lessons have gone international, Good Morning America reports. Delores Spencer began her teaching career in 1954, more than 6 decades ago. In 1991, she retired from the school system and took up tutoring in an after-school program where she has served for the last […]