These HBCU Grads Are Owners Of The First Mother-Daughter Orthodontics Practice In Michigan
They’re the first, but they won’t be the last! A pair of Metro Detroit doctors own the first mother-daughter orthodontics practice in the state, AfroTech reports. Doctors Jana and Janelle McQueen own and operate McQueen Orthodontics Specialists; Dr. Jana opened her first practice in 1998 when daughter Janelle was still a baby. After years of watching her mother, Janelle […]
Damian Williams Confirmed By The Senate As The First Black U.S. Attorney In Manhattan
Way to take a bite out of the Big Apple! Damian Williams is set to make history as the first Black U.S. Attorney in Manhattan, The New York Times reports. The 41-year-old is a Brooklyn native whose parents are Jamaican immigrants. He holds degrees from the University of Cambridge, Harvard University, and Yale Law School. He served […]
She Just Became The First Black Valedictorian In This School’s 152-Year History
She’s left her mark! A New York senior makes history as the first Black valedictorian at her high school, WNYT reports. Onovu Otitigbe-Dangerfield is a senior at Albany High School in Albany, NY. She’s always worked hard academically while also being active in several extracurricular activities. She’s president of the robotics team, president of the Key Club, […]
Traveling ‘Free Black Women’s Library’ Is Finally Getting A Permanent Home
When consistency meets opportunity! The traveling Free Black Women’s Library is finally getting a permanent home, Today.com reports. OlaRonke Akinmowo started the Free Black Women’s Library six years ago in Brooklyn, New York. The community leader would carry at least 100 books to a stoop in Brooklyn and invite local residents to trade a book […]
Two New Black Muppets Are Coming To ‘Sesame Street’
This is what the children need! Two new Black muppets are coming to Sesame Street to talk about race, Time reports. Since Sesame Street’s inception in 1969, the show has tackled challenging issues related to the day’s social climate in an age-appropriate way. In 1982, they debuted their episode on grief following the death of actor Will Lee who […]
Major General William J. Walker Makes History As First Black Person To Lead House of Representatives Security
Now both chambers of Congress are run by military leaders! Major General William J. Walker is making history as the first Black person to lead the House of Representatives security, The New York Times reports. Walker is a veteran with more than three decades of service under his belt as a National Guardsman and Drug Enforcement Administration […]
This Speech From Comedian KevOnStage’s NAACP Image Award Party Warmed The Internet’s Heart
This is special! Comedian KevOnStage shared a heartwarming clip from his NAACP Image Award party, and the internet can’t get enough of it! Kevin Fredericks, also known as KevOnStage, is a comedian, actor, filmmaker, and content creator giving the internet hilarious gems via social media. He has garnered hundreds of thousands of loyal followers while […]
Florida Teen Saves Best Friend’s Life Following A Car Crash One Day After Completing CPR Training
God’s plan. A Florida teen saved her best friend’s life just one day after completing CPR training, the Good News Network reports. Torri’ell Norwood had just completed her CPR training at Lakewood High School’s Athletic Lifestyle Management Academy; a day later, she was forced to put her skills to the test. The 16-year-old was driving her car along […]
Nischelle Turner Makes History As First Black Woman To Host ‘Entertainment Tonight’
Black girl TV magic! Nischelle Turner is making history as the first Black woman to host Entertainment Tonight in the show’s 40-year history, The New York Times reports. Best news ever— @nischelleturner has been named co-host of Entertainment Tonight! https://t.co/TK3086MUNt — Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) March 18, 2021 Turner always knew she wanted to be a broadcast journalist ever since […]
New York Woman Recreates Beyonce’s MTV ‘Love On Top’ Performance To Announce Pregnancy
This is so cute! A New York woman recreated Beyonce’s MTV “Love On Top” performance to announce her pregnancy, Essence reports. In 2011, Beyonce shocked the world, opening up her blazer to show off her baby bump after an MTV performance of her hit song “Love On Top.” The moment was extremely sweet and when […]