Guggenheim Appoints The First Black Deputy Director and Chief Curator In Its 60-Year-History
Congratulations are in order! The Guggenheim recently appointed the first Black deputy director and chief curator in the museum’s 60-year-history, The New York Times reports. Naomi Beckwith was just named deputy director and chief curator at the historic Guggenheim Museum, making history as the first Black woman to hold the title. Beckwith holds a master’s […]
Mattel Honors Literary Icon Dr. Maya Angelou With Her Own Barbie Doll
Gotta get this before it sells out! Mattel is honoring literary icon Dr. Maya Angelou with her very own Barbie Doll, Blavity reports. The new doll is the latest offering from Mattel’s “Inspiring Women Series” which features NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson and civil rights icon Rosa Parks. The doll depicts the late Dr. Angelou, who […]
Chadwick Boseman’s Wife Honors Him In Heartfelt Speech During The 30th Annual Gotham Awards
An enduring love! Chadwick Boseman’s wife honored him in a heartfelt speech during the recent 30th annual Gotham Awards, The Grio reports. Taylor Simone Ledward Boseman accepted an award on behalf of her late husband, Chadwick, this week during the IFP Gotham Awards. “The Tribute Award” was presented by Boseman’s “42” co-star, Andre Holland, on behalf of […]
D.C. Chef Creates Vegan Cookbook For Children Inspired By His Daughter
This is so adorable! A Washington, D.C. chef recently created a vegan cookbook for children inspired by his daughter, Black Enterprise reports. Chef Anthony Thomas is a private chef based in Washington, D.C. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, forcing the globe into quarantine, Thomas found himself spending more time than ever at home. While challenging, the time […]
Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch Becomes Illinois’ House of Representatives First Black Speaker In State’s 200-Year History
There’s a new speaker in town! Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch just became the Illinois House of Representatives first Black speaker in the state’s 200-plus year history, NBC Chicago reports. Welch was elected as speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives and the first new leader the chamber has had in decades. Welch, a Democrat, received 70 votes to […]
Willie O’Ree, The First Black NHL Player, Will Have His Jersey Retired
He deserves this! The Boston Bruins will retire their No.22 jersey in honor of Wilie O’Ree, the first Black NHL player, the Jacksonville Free Press reports. Willie O’Ree made history as the first Black person to play in the National Hockey League on January 18th, 1958, when he suited up for the Boston Bruins against the Montreal Canadiens. […]
12-Year-Old Chef Launches Virtual Cooking Classes For Kids
Let’s get cooking! A 12-year-old chef has partnered with SideChef to launch on-demand virtual cooking classes for kids, Blackbusiness.com reports. Julian Frederick is a 12-year-old chef and creator of The Step Stool Chef, an initiative dedicated to empowering kids leadership skills through the culinary arts using their “kids teaching kids approach.” Julian facilitates cooking classes on his platform that help […]
Middle School Brothers Sell Candy In L.A. To Fund Their Media Company
So inspiring! A pair of middle-school brothers have been selling candy in Los Angeles to raise money to support their aspiring careers as media moguls. They were seen on Color-Coded, a media site dedicated to “amplifying stories within Black and Brown communities,” following an encounter with a stranger. Cameras caught up with brothers D’eareo and Keeshon […]
Dasha Kelly Hamilton Becomes The First Black Woman Named Wisconsin’s Poet Laureate
Cheers to her! Dasha Kelly Hamilton is making history as the first Black woman to hold the title of Wisconsin Poet Laureate, TMJ4 reports. The Wisconsin Poet Laureate named Kelly Hamilton as the 2021-2022 Wisconsin Poet Laureate, she is the first Black woman to hold the title in the institution’s 20-year history. According to The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, […]
Raven Goodwin Tapped To Play Actress Hattie McDaniel, The First Black Woman To Win An Oscar
Finally telling her story! Raven Goodwin has been tapped to play actress Hattie McDaniel, the first Black woman to win an Oscar, in a new biopic, Deadline reports. Behind the Smile is a new indie film chronicling the life of Hattie McDaniel. The legendary actress was known for her role as Mammy in the 1939 film Gone With the […]