19-Year-Old Black Sailor Killed in Pearl Harbor Will Be Laid to Rest 80 Years Later
Almost 80 years after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the remains of a Black teenage sailor from Virginia have been found and will soon be laid to rest, the United States Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency shared in March. David Walker served as a Mess Attendant 3rd Class USS California during World War II. On December […]
Farmer Marcus Carpenter Opens Minnesota’s First Black-Owned Freight Farm
The first Black-owned Freight Farm is opening in Hennepin County, Minnesota, helping to address food insecurity and inequality in agriculture in the rural area. The Freight Farm will be led by farmer Marcus Carpenter and his organization, Route 1, a Minnesota-based resource for BIPOC emerging farmers. “Today is an exciting day,” Carpenter said to KARE […]
Remembering Ramona Edelin, The Educator Turned Activist Who Popularized The Term ‘African American’
Dr. Ramona Hodge Edelin, an educator and activist who helped popularize the term “African American” in the late 1980s, died February 19 from cancer at her home in Washington D.C., The Washington Post reports. She was 78 years old. Ramona Hodge (later Edelin) was born in Los Angeles on September 4, 1945. Her mother, Annette […]
Meet The Formerly Incarcerated Business Owners Behind This Jersey Healthy Meal Prep Company
They’re hoping to inspire others to live healthier, freer lives. Three New Jersey natives went from behind bars to business owners when they opened MacroBites, a Black-owned, health-conscious meal prep company that focuses on wellness, nutrition, and providing cuisine for the culture. Macrobites is the first Black-owned ready-to-eat meal service company in the nation and […]
Halle Bailey to Star in Upcoming Pharrell Willams Biopic
Halle Bailey is making her way back to the big screen. The singer-songwriter and actress has been tapped to star in Universal Pictures’ new coming-of-age film inspired by the life of noted producer and musician, Pharrell Williams. The untitled musical will be set in 1977 Virginia Beach, and is based Williams’ childhood growing up in the […]
Missy Elliott Announces Long-Awaited Tour with Busta Rhymes, Ciara & Timbaland
Calling all the Supa Dupa Fly fans! Missy’s career has spanned over three decades, with hits that have dominated the charts and left an undeniable mark on music history. But for all her success, there’s one thing she hadn’t done: a solo tour. Now, Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott is finally hitting the road! As reported by […]
Ryan Coogler Set To Produce New Prince Jukebox Musical
Check the forecast, a purple rain is expected to fall on theaters real soon. Ryan Coogler, the brilliant mind behind Marvel’s Black Panther films is set to produce a new jukebox musical film featuring the music of the one and only Prince for Universal Pictures, according to Hollywood Reporter. The as of now untitled project […]
Steve Harvey Launches New Interactive Motivational Network Focused On Wellness
He’s helping to make wellness a priority for others. New York Times #1 Bestselling author, Emmy award-winning host, businessman, and humanitarian Steve Harvey is known for bringing the laughs and the knowledge over the years. Now, he’s sharing his wisdom and humor directly to you through The Steve Harvey Network, a network of programming as […]
Dawn Staley Becomes First Black Coach to Win Three D1 Basketball Titles
She has cemented her place in history! According to Andscape, Dawn Staley, head coach of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team, saw a dominant win over the University of Iowa in the NCAA championship game. The victory secured her team’s undefeated season and her own third national title – a feat that […]
Lenny Kravitz Partners With Ray-Ban For New Sunglasses Collection
Now we can all be as cool as Lenny Kravitz! The rock star and fashion icon has partnered with the equally stylish and popular sunglasses brand, Ray-Ban, for a rock-and-roll-inspired take on the brand’s Reverse sunglasses. The Ray-Ban x Lenny Kravitz capsule collection was released in March, featuring limited-edition shades available in gold, black, dark […]