Actress Danielle Brooks Is Officially an EGOT Nominee
Danielle Brooks is now an EGOT nominee! After her recent Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination for her role as Sofia in “The Color Purple,” Brooks now has an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony nomination. Plus, she won a Grammy Award in 2017 for Best Musical Theater Album for The Color Purple (New Broadway Cast Recording). Brooks posted about […]
Raheem Morris Makes History As the Atlanta Falcons’ First Black Head Coach
Raheem Morris is making history! Morris recently became the Atlanta Falcons’ first Black head coach. According to Fox 5 Atlanta, the hiring ensures there will be at least nine head coaches of color to start the 2024 season, which is the most ever for the NFL. “This is a historic day for the Atlanta Falcons […]
‘The Bear’ Actress Ayo Edebiri Will Host ‘Saturday Night Live’
Ayo Edebiri is on fire right now! The actress is currently cleaning up at awards shows like The Emmy and Golden Globes awards, where she won for her portrayal of Sydney Adamu in FX’s “The Bear.” It was also recently announced that she is going to host “Saturday Night Live” on February 3 and will […]
Celebrating Angela Davis: 5 Things You May Not Have Learned About the Iconic Activist
We reflect on the multi-faceted activist, educator, and philosopher. Angela Davis, a name synonymous with activism, intellect, and unwavering commitment to justice, marks another year around the sun today. As we celebrate her birthday, we’re going beyond the familiar narratives to explore lesser-known facets of this iconic figure. Here are five facts that showcase the […]
Michael Hall Makes History As First Black Deputy Fire Chief in Paterson, New Jersey
Congratulations are in order! Michael Hall is now the first Black deputy fire chief in Paterson, New Jersey, after being sworn into the position on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. “I was never perfect doing the job, but anybody up there can tell you I always tried to do it the right way,” he said, Hall […]
North Carolina Custodian Celebrated By ‘Good Morning America’ With Heartwarming Honor
Ray Bethea was honored on national TV! Good Morning America‘s Ike Ejioch surprised the Buncombe County school custodian, Ray Bethea, by featuring him on the show’s “Ray of Sunshine” segment. Bethea works at Community High School in Swannanoa, North Carolina, and was celebrated by students, faculty, and staff for being a wonderful addition to the […]
Black-Owned Golf Brand Secures $3.4M In Funding
Eastside Golf has really taken off! The lifestyle golf brand was founded in 2019 by Olajuwon Ajanaku and Earl Coope. The company recently closed a $3.4 million seed round led by EP Golf Ventures, a partnership between the PGA of America and Elysian Park Ventures. Now, the multi-million dollar investment can help them continue to […]
Harlem’s Fashion Row Partners With Nordstrom for New HBCU Scholarship
School is in session again! At historically Black colleges and universities, there’s a new scholarship available for students, thanks to Harlem Fashion Row (HFR) partnering with Nordstrom. The retailer announced that the scholarship will continue ICON360’s mission to provide financial assistance to Black designers and fashion programs at HBCUs to help advance marginalized talent through education. “As […]
Michael Jackson’s Nephew Jaafar Set to Star in 2025 Biopic About Late Icon
Keeping it in the family. Michael Jackson will be celebrated in the biopic, “Michael,” which is being released on April 18, 2025. The best part? It’s going to star the late singer’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, in his first major role. The Michael Jackson biopic will be released on April 18, 2025 starring Michael’s nephew Jaafar […]
Beyoncé Is Reportedly Slated To Perform Tina Turner Tribute at the Grammys
Beyoncé is “simply the best” person to honor Tina Turner! The singer is reportedly going to commemorate the late Turner in a tribute performance at the 2024 Grammy Awards. Turner passed away in May 2023 after years of battling illness. After the musical icon passed, Beyoncé wrote a touching message to the late rock n’ […]