Wilton Gregory Becomes The First Black American Cardinal In Catholic Church’s History
The tides are changing! Wilton Gregory made history as the first Black-American appointed to Cardinal in the Catholic Church, The New York Times reports. Gregory is the Archbishop of Washington and among 13 new cardinals named this past weekend by Pope Francis. He has been a staunch advocate for improving race relations in the church ever since […]
A Kentucky Teen Uses His Earnings To Pay An Elderly Man’s Shopping Bill
Generosity comes from unexpected places. Last Friday, while grocery shopping at Kroger in Covington, Kentucky, Jennifer Smith saw an act of kindness that blew her away. An older man in front of her was short $33.00 for his food, and instead of having his items put back, the teen bagging his groceries, Teo Jordan, slipped […]
Meet The 19-year-old Student Who Invented The Safety Pouch To Make Traffic Stops Safer
This is a game-changer! When David Price got his license at 16, he, like most teens, was excited. However, after he finished celebrating, his parents sat him down at the kitchen table to have “the talk” before gifting him with his new car. This conversation isn’t unusual. For many Black youths, preparation for driving comes […]
Meet Blake Bolden, The First And Only Black Woman Scout in the National Hockey League
Check the scoreboard; Black women are winning! Meet Blake Bolden, the first and only Black female scout in the National Hockey League. According to Yahoo! Sports, Bolden recently made her transition to the league’s business side. She is making history as the second woman and first Black women scout in the NHL. The league has […]
15-Year-Old Chess Champion Wins $40,000 College Scholarship, Aims To Become The First Black Woman Chess Master
She’s queen of the board! A 15-year-old Brooklyn chess champion was just awarded a $40,000 college scholarship as she aims to become the first Black woman chess master in the world, CBS New York reports. Jessica Hyatt is one of the top 10 Black women chess players in the nation, dedicating five to seven hours a day playing […]
This Family Sold Their Home And Bought An RV To Travel The Country And Home School
They created a real life magic school bus! When Karen Akpan’s son, Aiden, asked her, “Mom, where are all the brown people like us” as they were traveling she didn’t have an answer. Instead of ignoring what was a glaring absence to her son, and the rest of their traveling family, Akpan said on her […]
Billionaire Robert F. Smith Donates $50 Million To Assist STEM Students at HBCUs
He just keeps paying it forward! Robert F. Smith just donated $50 million to support STEM students at historically Black colleges and universities, Yahoo! Finance reports. The Student Freedom Initiative announced a $50 million personal gift from billionaire philanthropist, founder and Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, Robert F. Smith. The $50 million funding […]
Matthew Cherry Set To Debut Feature Film ‘Tut’ With Sony Pictures Animation
These are the kind of stories we need! Matthew Cherry is set to debut his feature film entitled “Tut” with Sony Pictures Animation (SPA), Variety reports. Based on an original concept from Cherry and Monica A. Young, “Tut” is an afro-futuristic animated take on the life of the boy king Tutankhamun. This movie is the first feature film […]
Regina King Is Producing A Black Supernatural Drama Series For The CW
She’s just getting started! Regina King is set to produce a Black supernatural drama series for The CW, Shadow and Act reports. Slay is the newest series from the Oscar winner. The story centers around Carson Jones, a typical hipster teen blessed with supernatural gifts through her mother’s ancient African bloodline. She is tasked with protecting Virginia’s Historic […]
Couple Launches Subscription-Based Streaming Platform Dedicated To Pan-African Film & TV
They’re streaming our stories! A couple recently launched a subscription-based streaming platform dedicated solely to Pan-African film and television, AfroTech reports. Michael Maponga and his wife are the founders and creators of AfroLand TV, a new video-on-demand streaming platform that curates Pan-African film and TV content. The Zimbabwean actor turned entrepreneur said his goal is to introduce Pan-African […]