In 1991 Whitney Elizabeth Houston Sang The National Anthem And Will Forever Be The Greatest To Ever Do It
Her legacy lives on! Today would have been Whitney Houston’s 57th birthday. While her life ended far too soon in 2012, her voice and the indelible mark she left on this world continues on. A moment that will forever been itched in our memories took place at the super bowl in 1991 when Whitney delivered […]
Activist Cori Bush Defeats 20-Year Incumbent In Missouri Democratic Primary
This is how you force forward! Black Lives Matter activist and organizer Cori Bush defeated a 20-year incumbent in Missouri’s Democratic primary this week, Yahoo! News reports. Bush has been active in the political landscape of Missouri since 2014, following the death of Michael Brown. She is a minister and nurse, a member of the […]
General Charles Q. Brown Makes History As The United States Air Force First Black Chief of Staff
We salute you! General Charles Q. Brown is making history as the first Black Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, BET reports. Brown was confirmed by the Senate this week in a vote, 98-0. He has a distinguished career, including serving as commander of the Pacific Air Forces, Executive Director, Pacific Air Combat […]
Krissah Thompson Named The Washington Post’s First Black Female Managing Editor In Its 143-Year History
The tides are changing! Krissah Thompson was named managing editor for diversity and inclusion at The Washington Post, making her the first Black woman to hold the title in the company’s 143-year history, The Grio reports. Thompson is a veteran at The Post, with more than two decades of service under her belt at the […]
11-Year-Old Ballet Dancer Gets Scholarship Offer To Prestigious Dance School After Viral Video Of Him Dancing in the Rain
This is how you invest in the next generation! An 11-year-old boy from Nigeria has received a scholarship offer to a top NYC dance school after a video of him dancing in the rain went viral, according to People. Anthony Mmesoma Madu recorded a video of himself showing off his ballet skills outside in the rain. […]
Actress Danielle Brooks Set To Star In Lifetime’s Biopic About Gospel Icon Mahalia Jackson
Mahalia is smiling down! According to Shadow and Act, award winning actress Danielle Brooks is set to star in Lifetime’s new biopic about the iconic gospel singer Mahalia Jackson. Jackson is one of the most influential gospel singers in the world. The New Orleans native began singing at an early age, receiving international recognition for […]
Janet Mock, Dr. Bernice King, Jesse Williams and More, Grace The Cover of British Vogue’s September Issue
What a time to be alive! Multiple Black activists are featured on the cover of British Vogue’s September issue, including Dr. Bernice King, Janet Mock and Jesse Williams. The “Activism Now” issue pays homage to people fighting on the front lines to create change in the world, from abolishing systemic racism to disability discrimination and gender […]
Illinois Teen Follows In Her Grandmother’s Footsteps By Making History As Her High School’s First Black Female Valedictorian
The apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree! A Illinois teen is looking to continue her family’s legacy of academic excellence, becoming the first Black female valedictorian in her school’s 159-year history, just 61 years after her grandmother graduated as a valedictorian of her high school, My Central Oregon reports. Nina Mitchell is making history, […]
Netflix Acquires The Rights To Multiple Black Sitcoms Including ‘Moesha’ and ‘Girlfriends’
Get ready to binge watch until November! Netflix just announced that they’ve picked up many of our favorite Black sitcoms under their “Strong Black Lead” umbrella. According to Deadline, the streaming giant has added seven Black comedies to the “Strong Black Lead” lineup including Moesha, Girlfriends, Sister, Sister, The Parkers, The Game, One on One […]
NBA Star Kyrie Irving Launches $1.5 Million Fund To Support WNBA Players Who Opt-Out
He is being his sisters’ keeper! Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Iriving recently launched a $1.5 million initiative to support WNBA players who choose to sit out the 2020 season, Black Enterprise reports. The KAI Empowerment Initiative was created by Irving to support players of the Women’s National Basketball League who are opting out of the […]