These Triplets Are Set To Graduate From Grambling State University At The Same Time
Three’s company! These three brothers are graduating from Grambling State University, Blavity reports. Stevie, Steven, and Stephon Wilson have been joined at the hip since birth, literally. The triplets were born eight weeks premature and have been working ever since to show everyone just how special they are. “They tried to put us in special education. If it […]
Teen Creates Bow Ties For Shelter Animals To Help Them Get Adopted
This is too good! Darius Brown has been creating bow ties for shelter animals to help them get adopted, the Good News Network reports. Brown first learned to sew when he was 8-years-old, from his sister Dazhai. His first sewing featured a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle bowtie, which became so popular among his peers that Darius knew […]
Obama Alum Announces Scholarship Benefiting Unpaid Black Women Interning In Politics
This is so necessary! A former Obama alumna just announced a scholarship to benefit unpaid Black women interns in politics. Deesha Dyer is a former White House intern, event strategist, community organizer, and the Black Girl 44 scholarship creator. This independent initiative offers scholarship funding to unpaid interns in politics and public service. From a grateful nation, from […]
Single Mom of 7 Turns Her Last $5 Into A Million Dollar Cupcake Business
She’s a hustler, baby! A single mom of 7 turned her last $5 into a million-dollar cupcake business, AfroTech reports. Mignon Francois struggled financially to support her family between 2005-2007 after a job offer for her former husband fell through. A neighbor knew her plight and penchant for baking and offered her an opportunity to turn her […]
Aminat Idrees Wins Taekwondo Gold Medal While 8 Months Pregnant
You read it right! Nigerian athlete, Aminat Idrees, just won the Taekwondo gold medal while eight months pregnant, Blavity reports. Idrees participated in Taekwondo’s Mixed Poomsae category, a form of exercise that showcases the hand and leg techniques of the sport at The National Sports Festival in Edo, Nigeria, last week. After her electrifying performance, Idrees took home […]
Ghanaian-American Model Makes History As First Black Miss Grand International
She’s your queen to be! A Ghanaian-America model makes history as the first Black Miss Grand International, Bossip reports. Abena Akuaba Appiah is a singer, songwriter, pageant Queen and model who made history as the first Black Miss Grand International. The 27-year-old is no stranger to firsts, previously becoming Miss Earth Ghana. Not only is she the […]
While Shopping NBA Icon Shaquille O’Neal Surprises A Stranger By Paying Off His Engagement Ring
Now that’s a gift! NBA icon Shaquille O’Neal recently paid for a stranger’s engagement ring, Today.com reports. He performed this random act of kindness while shopping for jewelry this week. “I was in Zales, looking for some hoop earrings. I seen the guy coming in. He was just so shy. He was saying, ‘Hey, how much do I owe […]
Beloved Rapper DMX Joins The Ancestors At 50-Years-Old
Remembering a rap legend! DMX, born Earl Simmons, passed away Friday following a heart attack on April 2 that left him on life support. His family released a statement announcing he passed with relatives by his side. “Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end. He loved his family with all of his heart, […]
Paine College Honors Lee Elder, First Black Golfer To Play in the Masters, With Honorary Doctorate
The degree is just the topping to an already amazing legacy! Paine College just honored Lee Elder, the first Black golfer to play in the Masters, with an honorary doctorate degree, WSBTV reports. In 1975 Lee Elder made history as the first African-American golfer to ever play in the Masters tournament. The 86-year-old golf veteran made […]
Tennessee State University Could Be Awarded A Half-Billion Dollars In Owed Funds From The State
State better have their money! Tennessee State University (TSU) could be awarded a half-billion dollars in owed funds from the state, News Channel 5 Nashville reports. When TSU was founded, the federal government placed the college and the University of Tennessee (UT) on a land grant program. This particular program ensures that for every dollar sent by […]