New Birth Church Bailed Nonviolent Offenders Out of Jail in Time for Easter
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church raised $120,000 to give a group of non-violent offenders a second chance just in time for Easter. Dr. Jamal Bryant, senior pastor of the Atlanta based mega church partnered with rapper T.I. and VH1 personality Scrapp Deleon to coordinate the effort, according to OCG news. “I could not be prouder […]
Photographer Reimagines Newborns in Wakanda Inspired Series
We don’t know if Wakanda had a nursery, but if it did, the babies would look like the images just released by high end newborn photographer, Kennisha Fisher. The series, which she calls “Wakanda Beginnings” is the most adorable yet powerful newborn photography series we’ve ever seen. In it, nine newborn babies are reimagined in clothing similar […]
Michelle Obama and Beyonce’s Public Support of One Another is an Example for All Women
Over the last 24-hours Forever First Lady, Michelle Obama, and Beyonce have shared public messages of support and adoration for one another and we’re here for it. On Wednesday, the day her Homecoming documentary debuted, a tribute from Beyonce to Michelle Obama was published in recognition of Obama’s Time’s 100 Most Influential People honor. “Loving Michelle […]
Beyonce’s Homecoming is a Masterclass on Black Excellence and Black Pride
In Beyonce’s documentary appropriately entitled, Homecoming, she amplified the significance of the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) experience. Taking us behind the scenes of her historic performance at Coachella revealed a level of intention that confirmed what many thought – it was about more than entertainment. It was an opportunity to use her platform […]
Peggy Alford Set to Become First African-American Woman to Join Facebook’s Board of Directors
Facebook recently announced that it will nominate PayPal executive Peggy Alford to join its board of directors, making her the first African-American woman to sit on the board. The announcement comes shortly after former American Express CEO Kenneth Chenault became the first African-American to join the social media giant’s board last year. “Peggy is one […]
A Challenge From Issa Rae Led A Group of Women to Buy Out Theaters for “Little” Movie
Last weekend Issa Rae challenged her Insecure co-star, Yvonne Orji, to buy out a theater in support of the new film, “Little.” Orji accepted and took the challenge a step further. She challenged her friend Luvvie to do the same and from there, the challenge grew. Luvvie Ajayi of Awesomely Luvvie, Myleik Teele of CurlBox, […]
Less Than a Year After Opening, 90% of the Students at LeBron James I Promise School Have Met or Exceeded Academic Goals
Last year, when three-time NBA champion LeBron James opened the doors to his I Promise School in Akron, Ohio, he categorized the event as “one of the greatest moments” of his life. Now, less than a year later, the Los Angeles Lakers star is standing by those words as his kids have already surpassed the […]
Netflix Launches its First Animated Series From Africa and it Features an All Female Led Cast
Netflix continues to show their commitment to diverse content and storytellers. In a press release Tuesday, the company shared their plans to develop their first African animated series — Mama Ks Team 4. The show, which is created by Zambian writer, Malenga Mulendema, is set in the neo-futuristic city of Lusaka, Zambia. Viewers will follow […]
Watch: Paralyzed Teen Track Star Gets Out of His Wheelchair and Back on the Track
Tre Lawson just overcame a major hurdle between him and his dreams. The former track star took his first lap around the field since a car accident left him paralyzed two years ago. In 2017, Lawson was a ranked hurdler recruited by top schools like USC and Clemson. On June 11th of that year, just […]
Lindsey Harding Becomes Philadelphia 76ers First Female Coach
Former Philadelphia 76ers pro scout, Lindsey Harding, has just been promoted to player development coach for the team. This makes Harding the first female coach in the franchise’s history and the seventh female assistant coach to ever be hired in the NBA. Prior to joining the 76ers, Harding served as one of the assistant coaches […]