Russell Wilson Makes History with Signing Bonus and Becomes Highest Paid Player in NFL
A new $140 million contract agreement with the Seattle Seahawks just made Russell Wilson the highest paid player in the NFL. Wilson’s deal also broke new ground as his $65 million signing bonus is the highest in the history of the league. They say beside every good man is a good woman. Which is probably […]
Aretha Franklin Makes History with Posthumous Pulitzer Prize
Even as an ancestor Aretha Franklin continues to make history. The Queen of Soul received the Pulitzer Prize Special Citation today, making her the first individual woman to earn the prize since it was first introduced in 1930. Other recipients of this honor include Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, and Thelonious Monk amongst others. The committee […]
Call it a Comeback: Tiger Woods Just Won Fifth Masters Since 2005
Tiger Woods just won his fifth Masters cementing one of the greatest comebacks in sports history. This is his first Masters win since 2005 and his first major title in 11 years. Before moving beyond a third-round deficient to win today’s tournament, Woods had to overcome setbacks with his health and personal life. At one […]
8-Year-Old Donates Bone Marrow, Saves Older Siblings With Sickle Cell
Two of three children in the Aihe family were born with sickle cell disease, but thanks to a bone marrow donation from their youngest sibling, both are now completely cured. 22-year-old Kingsley Aihe and his younger sister, 13-year-old Vanessa Aihe received the lifesaving gift from their 8-year-old brother, Stefan Aihe. Kingsley told WESH that he […]
Barack Obama Calls Nipsey Hussle’s Transformation and Work a Legacy Worth Celebrating
We still haven’t found the right words, but this letter from our Forever President captures some of our thoughts surrounding the life of Nipsey Hussle. We continue to send our light, love and prayers to the family. The letter read: Dear Friends and Family of Nipsey: I’d never met Nipsey Hussle, but I’d heard some of […]
She Has a 4.71 GPA and Got Accepted into 62 Colleges
Raylynn Thompson is proof that Black girl magic is real. The high school senior has a 4.71 weighted GPA and college acceptance letters from 62 schools around the country. Thompson told KJRH that she got into the schools the good old fashioned way, with hard work and the support of an amazing village of family, […]
They Co-Founded the First Black-Owned Urgent Care Center in Brooklyn
Dr. Tamara Moise and Physician Assistant, Wadson Fils, are two emergency room medical professionals who saw an opportunity to provide healthcare alternatives in underserved communities. Together they co-founded Big Apple Urgent Care, the first Black-owned Urgent Care Center in Brooklyn. In a report by ShoppeBlack, Dr. Moise recalled her experience as an ER physician where […]
Big Sean Partners with TMCF to Empower HBCU Students and Impact Detroit
Rapper Sean “Big Sean” Anderson is using his platform to give back to the next generation of leaders who are making a difference. Recently, Anderson’s nonprofit, the Sean Anderson Foundation, partnered with Detroit-based Ally Financial and The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) to host an entrepreneurship competition for HBCU students called Moguls in the Making, […]
Watch: Emotional Ad Commemorating Dwyane Wade’s Retirement Shows Impact Off the Court
Grab your tissue, you’re gonna need it. On Tuesday Budweiser released a four minute ad that highlights some of Dwyane Wade’s impact off the court. Since he announced his retirement last year, Wade has been seen exchanging jerseys with some of the best players in the league. Together they represent the people who challenged […]
America’s Largest Black-Owned Bank Launches Line of Debit Cards Featuring Black Women
OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest Black-owned bank, recently announced that as part of its Royalty Campaign they will have a new line of Queen Visa Debit Cards that feature Black women, reports Blavity. According to a statement released by the bank, OneUnited “is celebrating a new generation of Queens in America who are claiming their […]