Rhode Island Entrepreneur Purchases 15,000 Square Foot City Block To Build Cultural Facility
He is buying back the block! A Rhode Island entrepreneur purchased an entire city block to build a cultural facility, AfroTech reports. Lanre Ajakaiye is a Rhode Island native and the son of Nigerian immigrants. Recently, the entrepreneur decided to purchase a 15,000 square foot city block to make his dream of building a cultural facility come true. “25 […]
Marvel Releases New Poster With Actor Anthony Mackie As The New Captain America
We will never get enough of Black superheroes! Marvel just released a new poster with actor Anthony Mackie as Captain America, Good Morning America reports. “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” is currently streaming on Disney+. Like most films and series in the MCU, fans know if they wait until after the credits roll, they’ll be in […]
She Just Opened The First Black-Owned Direct Primary Care Facility In Washington State
This is so necessary! A Washington doctor has just opened the first Black-owned primary care facility in the state, AfroTech reports. Dr. Margaret Towolawi is a board-certified family physician, working for over a decade, servicing children and adults in the Seattle area. She has offered many services, including women’s health, chronic disease management, and gender-affirming care. For […]
Entire Family of Doctors Go Viral After Photo Post In Honor of National Siblings Day
Black excellence all over the place! An entire family of doctors goes viral after a photo one sibling posted in honor of National Siblings Day. Dr. Chinyere Okpaleke, or Dr. Chi as she’s known, is a Houston-based family medicine doctor and one of seven siblings. In honor of National Siblings Day on April 10th, Okpaleke […]
Stacey A. Dixon Set To Make History As The Highest Ranking Black Woman In U.S. Intelligence
She will be the highest-ranking Black woman in the intelligence community! Stacey A. Dixon has been named by President Biden as the No.2 U.S. intelligence official. This would set her up to make history as the highest-ranking Black woman in the sector and the first Black person to serve in a senior post, The New York Times reports. […]
She Just Became The First Black Woman In New York To Own & Operate A Water Bottling Company
Her children inspired her! A single mother makes history as the first Black woman in New York to own and operate a water bottling company, Black Enterprise reports. Paulla McCarthy is the founder and CEO of Youth Saving Society and YSS Water Works. The latter is a water bottling company she came to own after being inspired by her children […]
Delegate Jay Jones Is In The Running To Become Virginia’s First Black Attorney General
He’s here to make a change! Delegate Jay Jones is running to become Virginia’s first Black attorney general, Charlottesville Tomorrow reports. Jones has been serving for some years, representing Norfolk in the General Assembly. He got his start as a lawyer in New York after graduating from the College of William & Mary and the University of […]
Kendrick Carmouche Set To Make History As The First Black Jockey To Race In Kentucky Derby In Almost A Decade
He got the horses in the back! Kendrick Carmouche is set to make history as the first Black jockey to race in the Kentucky Derby in almost a decade, Blavity reports. Carmouche followed in his father, Sylvester Carmouche Jr.’s footsteps; he was a professional equestrian from 1978 until a neck injury retired him in 2013. Since age […]
Son Sells Cheesesteaks To Raise Money For His Terminally Ill Mom To Go On Her Dream Trip To The Motherland
The best son a mom could ask for! A Philadelphia son sold cheesesteaks to fundraise for his mom’s dream trip to see the Egyptian pyramids, the Good News Network reports. Gloria Walker has always dreamed of journeying to Giza to see the Egyptian pyramids. Her dream trip was to make the trek and be able to take […]
Zainab Alema Is Working On Making History As The First Black, Muslim Woman Rugby Player
She’s well on her way! Zainab Alema is working on making history as the first Black, Muslim woman rugby player, Joe news reports. Alema is a neonatal nurse and mother of three. Since she was a young girl, she’s always loved rugby, and as an adult, she began playing for Barnes RFC in southwest London. During a […]