Atlanta Retiree Creates Mobile Laundry Service for Homeless Population
This is what community is all about! Nicky Crawford is an Atlanta resident who is making the most of his retirement. Not content with just sitting at home watching the clouds roll by, Crawford has made it his mission to help out his fellow community members. According to 11 Alive, Atlanta is the hub for […]
Watch Monaé Nichols Jump Exact Meters Needed to Qualify for Paris Olympics
Now, this is impressive! With the Paris Olympics just around the corner, many of our star-studded athletes are putting their money where their mouth is! Recently, Monaé Nichols, a Bethune-Cookman alum and superb track and field athlete who competes in the long jump, competed at the Olympic Trials for her spot in Paris. On Nichols’ […]
Angel Reese Gets Emotional After Being Named WNBA All-Star in Rookie Season
She deserves it! Angel Reese has been having an incredible rookie season. Drafted No. 7 to the Chicago Sky, the former Bayou Barbie is making a name for herself in the windy city. This past week she made history as the first WNBA player to record a double-double in 10 consecutive games in a single […]
Sza & Simone Biles Bond Over Love for Gymnastics in Heartwarming New Video
We love to see the support among sisters! 4x Grammy Award-winning artist SZA, a former gymnast herself, recently had a unique opportunity to sit down with Simone Biles, the most decorated American gymnast ever. Their shared love for the sport created a bond that was palpable, with SZA admitting she was downright giddy over the […]
Sha’Carri Richardson & Noah Lyles Star in New Netflix Documentary About Fastest Humans Alive
Just in time for the highly anticipated Paris Olympics! Netflix has released a new sports series titled SPRINT, a documentary that showcases the incredible journey of ‘The World’s Fastest Humans.’ The film stars Sha’Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles, both of whom were named the 2023 USATF Athletes of the Year. Despite their young age, these […]
Quincy Wilson Makes History as Youngest U.S. Male Track & Field Athlete to Make Olympic Team
The poster child for Black excellence! Quincy Wilson is a 16-year-old student at Bullis School in Potomac, MD, NBC News reports. A burgeoning track & field athlete, Quincy recently ran at the Olympic trials, running an impressive 44.66 seconds on June 21st and then beating his own record two days later, clocking in at 44.59. […]
Bronny James & Father LeBron Make History as the First Father-Son Duo to Play as Teammates in the NBA
What a time to be alive! Bronny James, the son of NBA icon LeBron James, was just selected No. 55 in the 2024 draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. His emotional reaction upon hearing his name called was a powerful testament to his determination. His mother, Savannah James, was also visibly moved, unable to hold […]
Granddaughter Takes to Social Media to Celebrate Grandparents 70th Wedding Anniversary
Seven whole decades of Black love! An X user named Kathryne Evonne J took to social media to highlight a momentous occasion: her grandparents’ 70th wedding anniversary. They were high school sweethearts. Kathryne said the two met at Piney Woods Country Life School in Mississippi. Her grandmother went on to graduate from Jackson State before […]
MLB Makes History With First-Ever All-Black Umpiring Crew in 120+ Year History
They’re the first to ever do it in more than a century of the league’s existence. Major League Baseball (MLB) was established in 1903, merging both the National League (NL) and American League (AL) divisions of the North American baseball organization. Now, for the first time ever since debuting 121 years ago, the MLB has […]
Baltimore Students Make History as First Team of Black Women to Win Policy Debate at Chicago Tournament
They worked really hard for this! Nevaeh Rita Sencion and Saidah Ervin are students at Baltimore City College High School and members of the school’s policy debate team, WMAR 2 News reports. Academic scholars who have both participated on debate teams since middle school, the duo recently traveled to Chicago to participate in the National […]