8-Year-Old Girl Launches Charity To Help Children Experiencing Homelessness
The children are the future! An 8-year-old Wisconsin girl launched a charity to help children who are experiencing homelessness, Fox News reports. Peyton is a third-grader who lives in Wisconsin. Inspired by her great-uncle’s struggles, the 8-year-old decided to help those less fortunate. After doing some research, Peyton said, “[She] also learned that there were homeless children […]
She Is The First Black Woman Elected As Student Government President At West Virginia University
DMV stand up! A Maryland native just made history as the first Black woman elected as student government president at West Virginia University (WVU), Afrotech reports. Amaya Jernigan is a native of Waldorf, Maryland, and a junior biology major at West Virginia University. She is very active on campus, serving as a member of RISE WVU, M-Power, […]
He Just Became The First Black Chair Of The United Negro College Fund Board of Directors
Finally, after all these years! An Atlanta business executive is making history as the first Black person elected as chair of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) board of directors, PR Newswire reports. Milton H. Jones Jr. is a founding member of Peachtree Providence Partners Holding Company, LLC, an Atlanta-based private investment and consulting firm […]
Laura Douglas Is The First Black Woman To Lead Muhammad Ali Center
This is amazing! Laura Douglas is making history as the first Black woman to lead the Muhammad Ali Center, WHAS 11 news reports. Douglas is a respected businesswoman and leader in the legal, education, and social justice communities. She has served on the board of directors of the Muhammad Ali Center for a decade. This week, she […]
HBCU President and Grad Student Have Basketball Showdown In New Viral Video
Some things only happen at an HBCU! An HBCU president and graduate student had a basketball showdown on campus, Blavity reports. Virginia State University (VSU) student, Afolabi Oyeneyin, recently posted a now-viral video of his college president crossing him over in a one-on-one basketball game. The footage shows Oyeneyin strolling around campus, showing off his basketball skills […]
Florida Woman Makes History As The State’s First Black Woman Winemaker
She’s the first, but she won’t be the last! A Florida woman is making history as the state’s first Black female winemaker, Click Orlando reports. Four years ago, Desiree Noisette founded Mermosa, a wine company she was inspired to create after learning about her family’s story. She reflected on her ancestor, Celestine Noisette, who the family lovingly […]
Blue Ivy Carter Dons A Crown And Uses Her Grammy As A Sippy Cup – Celebrating Her Black Girl Magic
Celebrating Black girl confidence! Blue Ivy Carter became the second-youngest Grammy winner in history last Sunday for her appearance in her mom Beyonce’s “Brown Skin Girl” video. On Thursday, Blue’s mom shared an Instagram video celebrating her own historic Grammy wins, which had two images of Blue at the end posing with her own Grammy. Blue’s […]
70-Year-Old Marine Corps Veteran Saves Neighbor From Burning Home
He’s a hero! Jimmy Johnson, a 70-year-old Pennsylvania veteran, saved his neighbor from a burning home, The Grio reports. The Marine Corps veteran is being celebrated by his community after saving a neighbor from a house fire that broke out on March 13th in Norristown, PA. Johnson quickly ran up the street and kicked the door in with the help […]
These Responses About Growing Up In A Black Church Are The Best Thing On The Internet
Let the church say amen! The Black church has been an integral part of life for many Black people filtering into the American cultural zeitgeist, even for those who never touched a pew on Easter Sunday. Twitter user, Eunique Jones Gibson, the founder of Because of Them We Can, posed a question, “Tell me you […]
The Internet Can’t Get Enough Of This Toddler And Her Best Friend, Her Grandpa
Grandparents are the best! Two-year-old social media star and adorable toddler, Camille Madeline, has gone viral several times for her cute reactions and voluminous fro. Now, a recent video of her tearing up at the thought of leaving her grandpa is melting the internet’s heart. As her mother, Colette Louis, gets ready to drive off […]