April Verrett Named First Black Woman President Of Nation’s Largest Service Workers Union
This is major! In a landmark moment for the labor movement, April Verrett has been named the first Black woman President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), the nation’s largest service workers union, SEIU reports. Her election marks a significant step forward in the ongoing struggle for diversity, equity, and systemic change within the […]
Every Graduate at Majority Black Chicago High School Accepted to College for 11th Consecutive Year
This is amazing! Graduating seniors at Southland College Prep Charter High School in Richton Park, a suburb of Chicago, have a little something extra to be proud of. While they have all individually done well, they also have collectively carried on the school’s legacy of academic excellence. For the 11th year in a row, every […]
Pinky Cole Partners With Pepsi to Spotlight Nation’s Best Black-Owned Restaurants
She’ll be serving as the company’s newest ambassador! Pinky Cole Hayes is a renowned restaurateur, philanthropist, and founder of the uber-popular Slutty Vegan franchise. Launched in 2018, Cole has grown her plant-based business from a humble food truck to a $100 million empire with locations in multiple cities. Cole credits the success of her company […]
Oakland Student Accepted to 122 Colleges, Receives $5.3M in Scholarships
He’s shooting for the stars! Helms Ategeka is a scholar at Head-Royce School in Oakland, California, NBC 4 Washington reports. A Ugandan immigrant, Helms brought his passion and dedication with him when he moved to the U.S. five years ago. Determined to accomplish his dreams, Helms set out to do his very best academically, participating […]
Taraji Announces Debut Children’s Picture Book Teaching Children Social & Mental Health Skills
This is a must-have for the little ones! Taraji P. Henson took to social media to announce the debut of her upcoming children’s picture book. “You Can Be A Good Friend (No Matter What)” promotes important mental health and socialization skills for children. Designed for young readers ages 4 to 8, Henson describes the book […]
DJ Vashtie Shares Inspiring Video of Her Spinning Until the Very End of Her Pregnancy
Vashtie Kola, a multi-talented artist, DJ, and now mother of two, isn’t letting pregnancy slow her down! Vashtie recently revealed that she continued to DJ right up to her due date, with the full support of her medical team. “I got booked to DJ nonstop in the last 2 weeks of my pregnancy including on […]
Keith Lee Makes Surprise Visit to His Brother’s New Restaurant in Florida for a Special Food Review
Now, this is what we call brotherly love! Keith Lee is an influencer who carved a niche for himself, earnestly helping small food businesses go viral. His calm demeanor, honest feedback, and penchant for helping the underdogs have become a hallmark of his brand, with many following Lee to find out where the next hidden […]
85-Year-Old Georgia Woman Graduates From High School With Honorary Diploma
She’s thanking God for her many blessings! Shirley Smith was raised on a tobacco farm in Wilmington, North Carolina, and her family moved to Somerville, New Jersey, in 1956 after the tobacco rate plummeted, Fox News reports. Faced with a precarious decision, her father gave his daughter the option to continue school or go into […]
New Celia Cruz Commemorative Album Celebrates Queen of Salsa’s Upcoming 100th Birthday
A rare live recording of Celia Cruz was discovered and has just been released in time to celebrate the salsa legend’s 100th birthday, Billboard reports. South Florida radio personality Albertico Rodríguez, who emceed many of Cruz’s shows, had recorded one of Cruz’s live performances at the now-defunct Casanova Club in Miami in the 1980s. He’d […]
Rihanna Announces Launch of Fenty Hair Brand
Take our coins! Rihanna just took to social media to snatch our edges again! The Bajan billionaire announced the launch of Fenty Hair, a new beauty brand promising to “repair, strengthen, hydrate, smooth and protect.” The latest under the pop culture princess’ growing empire, Rihanna promises to promote stronger and healthier hair, ushering in “a […]