Actress Javicia Leslie Makes History After Being Named First Black ‘Batwoman’ by The CW
More Black superheroes please! Actress Javicia Leslie is making history after being cast as the first Black “Batwoman” by television network The CW, Variety reports. Leslie is an upcoming actress, known for her roles on CBS’ “God Friended Me,” BET’s “The Family Business,” and the film “Always a Bridesmaid.” Now the starlet will play the […]
Joy-Ann Reid Tapped To Host New Nightly Show At MSNBC
Congratulations are in order! Political commentator Joy-Ann Reid was just announced as the new host of a nightly show on MSNBC, becoming one of few Black women to anchor an evening news program, The Washington Post reports. Reid is an accomplished media correspondent with a versatile career that includes work as a radio host, producer, […]
Janelle Monáe and Congresswoman Maxine Waters Partner To Giveaway 2,000 Meals During L.A. Food Drive
We love when celebrities give back! Singer Janelle Monáe partnered with U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters to help give 2,000 meals to families in need in Los Angeles, UPI reports. Monáe’s WondaLunch food program teamed up with Congresswoman Waters, Nanette Diaz Barragan, actress Yara Shahidi and political commentator Angela Rye to help provide meals to families […]
Meet The First Black Person To Head Publishing Giant ‘Simon and Schuster’
This is huge! Dana Canedy makes history as the first Black senior vice president of publishing powerhouse Simon and Schuster, NPR reports. Canedy has a twenty year career in the media sector, working as a reporter and editor and heading up diversity and inclusion in the newsroom at the New York Times. She said she’s […]
He Just Became The First Black President of the University of California
Congratulations are in order! The University of California just named Dr. Michael Drake as president, making him the first Black president in the school’s 150-year history, ABC News reports. Drake is a UC trained physician who previously served as chancellor of UC Irvine from 2005 to 2014 where he helped increase undergraduate admission by more […]
Colin Kaepernick Inks Partnership Deal With Disney
Another major win for Black representation in the media! Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick just announced a new first-look partnership deal with Walt Disney, Variety reports. Kaepernick’s Ra Vision Media production company will be partnering with Disney to develop scripted and unscripted stories focusing on race, social justice and equity. The partnership will […]
Oscar Winner Matthew Cherry’s New Animated Series ‘Young Love’ Gets The Green Light from HBO Max
We never knew we needed this until now! Oscar winning producer Matthew Cherry just announced that his new animated series “Young Love” was greenlit by HBO Max, Variety reports. Cherry is the NFL player turned filmmaker responsible for the heartwarming animated short “Hair Love,” about one Dad’s journey, learning how to do his daughter’s hair. […]
‘My Black Receipt’ Movement Hits $5 Million Spent With Black Owned Businesses In Just 16 Days
Let’s keep that dollar circulating! The My Black Receipt Movement just reached their goal of tracking more than $5 million spent supporting Black owned businesses in just 16 days. My Black Receipt is a movement dedicated to encouraging people to spend their money with Black businesses by asking them to upload receipts of their purchase. […]
U.S. Coast Guard Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday in New Orleans
He has really seen it all! A United States Coast Guard veteran recently celebrated his 100th birthday in New Orleans, Fox 5 DC reports. Andy Washington was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) from 1942 until 1946, having served in World War II. On June 27th, Washington celebrated his 100th birthday, with a […]
Top Basketball Recruit Makes History As Highest Ranked College Basketball Prospect To Commit To An HBCU
HU! You know! Five-star athlete Makur Maker makes history as the highest ranked college basketball prospect to commit to an HBCU after announcing his choice to attend Howard University, ESPN reports. Maker is a 6-foot-11 basketball powerhouse ranked No. 16 in ESPN’s top 100 for 2020. The Kenyan native moved to California in 2015, making […]