LSU Star Angel Reese Declares for WNBA Draft
LSU basketball sensation Angel Reese, dubbed the ‘Bayou Barbie’, has declared her intentions to take her talents to the WNBA.
HBCU Grad Donates Coffee Sales to St. Augustine’s University
It’s been a tough spring semester for the historic St. Augustine’s University, but one HBCU graduate is trying to turn things around–one cup of coffee at a time. Marcia Cox is a third-generation HBCU grad and owner of Kaldi’s Coffee House and Roastery, a coffee shop in Charlotte, North Carolina where she makes her own […]
Idris Elba Set to Create Smart Eco-City Off the Coast of Sierra Leone
Living on an island with Idris Elba may be a fantasy, but the British heartthrob is taking steps to make at least the island part of that dream come true. Elba plans to collaborate with the government of the West African country of Sierra Leone to develop Sherbro Island, a rich coastal paradise. The actor […]
Dawn Staley’s Bright Basketball Legacy Set to Shine in New Documentary
Dawn Staley, the University of South Carolina’s esteemed coach, is set to grace the silver screen! Staley had a few quotable moments last night as South Carolina secured a 70-58 victory over Oregon State, placing them into the Final Four of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. Adding another reason to celebrate, fans and followers of […]
The Minnesota Lynx Set To Retire Jersey of Four-Time WNBA Star Maya Moore
Moore will be the fifth player in Lynx history to have her jersey hung from the rafters. The Minnesota Lynx announced that they’re going to retire the number 23 jersey of WNBA star Maya Moore, who led her team to four WNBA championship titles and won two gold medals at the Olympics. “I hope people […]
Former Phillies Player Jimmy Rollins Set to Open New Restaurant in Philadelphia
It’ll be the go-to place for folks to gather for good company and good food in the city of brotherly love. Former Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Jimmy Rollins is partnering with veteran restaurateur Matt DeLima, to open Eleven Social, a new restaurant coming to Philadelphia this summer. The restaurant’s name pays homage to Rollins’ jersey number […]
‘Cowboy Carter’ Contributors React to Hearing Themselves on the Beyoncé Album
Just when we thought our love for ‘Cowboy Carter’ couldn’t grow any stronger, several artists on the album are sharing their reaction videos online – and we couldn’t be prouder!
8 Decades After Opal Lee Was Forced From Family Home, She Breaks New Ground on Same Block
Her story is one of resilience and perseverance! 97-year-old community activist Opal Lee is on the verge of realizing her lifelong dream of returning to her family’s Texas home. As reported by NPR, Lee, whose family was driven out of their Fort Worth home by a racist mob when she was just 12 years old, […]
Tabitha Brown’s Food & Beverage Line Becomes Mainstay at Target
Everything she touches is “very good!” Emmy award-winning actress and beloved vegan advocate Tabitha Brown has some exciting news for her fans and food enthusiasts alike. In a gracious TikTok video, Brown announced that her highly sought-after food and beverage line, previously only available in limited releases, will now have a permanent spot on Target […]
Remembering Louis Gossett Jr., Pioneering Actor & the First Black Man to Win a Supporting Acting Oscar
In the archives of Hollywood history, certain stars shine brighter than others, not just for their performances on screen but for the incredible mark they leave on the industry as a whole. Among these luminaries stands Louis Gossett Jr., a titan of talent whose contributions have transcended mere entertainment, leaving an enduring legacy that continues […]