Sheryl Lee Ralph Gets Emotional After Learning Her Ancestors Were Free People on ‘Finding Your Roots’
What an amazing legacy! Sheryl Lee Ralph has spent her career giving voice to stories that matter. But on a recent episode of Finding Your Roots, it was her own story that moved her to tears—and reminded us all of the power in knowing where we come from. In the April 1st episode of the […]
Kevin Howell Named NC State’s First Black Chancellor, 40 Years After Making History as First Black Student President
He’s breaking barriers again! Back in 1987, Kevin Howell made history as North Carolina State University’s first Black student body president. Nearly four decades later, his journey has come full circle with a unanimous vote by the UNC System Board of Governors to appoint him as the next chancellor of the university, The News & […]
Holly Robinson Peete Pays Tribute to Late Father Who Was a Star on Sesame Street
The actress spoke up in defense of Sesame Street after the defunding of PBS with a heartwarming tribute of her own! Actress and activist Holly Robinson Peete took to social media to share a powerful reminder about her family’s deep connection to Sesame Street—and why its legacy must be protected. “My dad was the original […]
Magic Johnson Pledges $500K Gift, Helps Xavier University Raise Over $2 Million at Centennial Gala
They celebrated one hundred years of Black excellence! At Xavier University of Louisiana’s Centennial Gala, held May 9th, basketball icon turned business mogul Magic Johnson pledged $500,000 to the nation’s only historically Black and Catholic university, Black Enterprise reports. His powerful gesture helped the school surpass $2 million in total funds raised, all earmarked for […]
Natalia Bryant and Storm Reid Graduate From USC, Proving Black Girl Magic Has No Limits
From freshman roommates to college graduates, Natalia Bryant and Storm Reid just walked into the next chapter of their lives, degrees in hand, history in motion, and a legacy of excellence that is stronger than ever. On May 15th, the University of Southern California held its commencement ceremony at the iconic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. […]
Father Swears in Son as Attorney in Heartwarming Courtroom Moment
David Braxton Jr. was recently sworn in as an attorney in Detroit — but the real highlight was who did the honors. His father, a judge, proudly swore him in from his own courtroom.
Black-Owned Capital City Mambo Sauce Expands to Costco Shelves
What started as a kitchen experiment in a D.C. home has now made its way into the aisles of one of the biggest retailers in the country. Capital City Mambo Sauce, the Black-owned brand preserving and pushing forward the legacy of D.C.’s most iconic condiment, is officially available in Costco stores across the DMV.
Watch This Heartwarming Moment as Husband and Wife Earn Doctorates Together in Their 60s
This daughter had the joy of witnessing not just one, but both of her parents graduate together — earning their doctorate degrees side by side in their 60s. Her mom and dad proudly took the stage as husband and wife, receiving their PhD and EdD in the same ceremony.
John Ewing Jr. Makes History as Omaha, Nebraska’s First Black Mayor
He’s ushering in a new era for the city! In a city where no Black person has ever held the top office, John Ewing Jr. has just changed the course of history. On May 13th, the longtime Douglas County Treasurer became Omaha, Nebraska’s first Black mayor, defeating Jean Stothert, the city’s first female mayor, in […]
Dr. Edda Fields-Black Awarded Pulitzer Prize for Groundbreaking Book on Harriet Tubman’s Combahee River Raid
Fields-Black says it was the largest slave rebellion in U.S. history! Dr. Edda Fields-Black, a Carnegie Mellon University professor, historian, author, and descendant of the very resistance fighters she chronicles, was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in History for COMBEE: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid and Black Freedom during the Civil War, Carnegie Mellon reports. […]