WNBA Player A’ja Wilson Fulfills Childhood Dream of Helping Her Mom Retire
A dream come true! WNBA player A’ja Wilson was able to help her mom, Eva Rakes Wilson, fully retire for Christmas. The two-time WNBA champion has been a standout player throughout her successful career in the league. A lot of people think she is headed for the Hall of Fame, and she is definitely considered […]
9 Months After Being Unjustly Shot, Teen Ralph Yarl Earns All-State Band Slot
Ralph Yarl is getting his life back. The 17-year-old high school student is recovering since getting shot after showing up at the wrong address to pick up his siblings. He was allegedly shot by 85-year-old Andrew Lester in the head and arm. Lester is now facing first-degree assault and armed criminal action charges for his alleged […]
62-Year-Old Woman Goes Viral for Sharing Her Secrets to 42 Years of a Loving Marriage
With her charming Louisiana accent, Rita Smith has gained a following of 303k on TikTok, becoming a go-to for relationship advice on everything from intimacy to date nights.
Remembering Peter Magubane, a South African Photographer Who Captured 40 Years of Apartheid
Peter Magubane has sadly passed away at age 91. The South African photographer is best known for capturing 40 years of apartheid in the country and was entrusted with documenting Nelson Mandela’s first years of freedom after his release from prison. Magubane died Monday, according to the South African National Editors’ Forum. The editors’ forum said he […]
101-Year-Old Sarah Simpkins Set to Graduate College Alongside Granddaughter in 2024
Sarah Simkins is getting her college degree at age 101. According to WTOK News, the grandmother is studying early childhood education at Brightpoint Community College in Chester, Virginia. Simpkins is able to study at the college due to Virginia’s Senior Citizens Higher Education Act of 1974, which allows senior citizens to enroll in higher education […]
Tiffany D. Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum Set to Host New Political Podcast Series
There’s a new podcast in the works! Tiffany D. Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum are launching a new political podcast series just in time for the upcoming 2024 presidential election. Native Land Pod will be the flagship show in iHeartMedia’s new political podcast network Reasoned Choice Media, which is launching later this year. It will […]
Dionne Warwick and Frankie Beverly Named 2024 Urban One Honorees
Congratulations are in order! The 2024 Urban One honorees have been announced, and there are some familiar names on the list, including Dionne Warwick and Frankie Beverly. The Urban One Honors is considered to be “the ultimate celebration of Black Excellence.” This year’s theme will be “Best In Black.” Warwick will be named as the Lifetime Achievement honoree, while […]
The First Black Pilot to Fly Solo Around the World Creates Aviation Training School
Captain Barrington Irving is focusing on the next generation of pilots. He’s already made history as the first Black and youngest pilot to fly solo around the world. And now, he wants to help other people of color find careers in aviation. There is a major need for this because, according to NBC News, less […]
6-Year-Old Chandler Hughes Becomes One of the Youngest Members of Mensa
Can you say baby genius? Chandler Hughes is a child prodigy and, at six-years-old, is now one of the youngest members of Mensa, the largest and oldest high-IQ society in the world. Mensa is a non-profit organization that is open to people who score at the 98th percentile or higher on a standardized, supervised IQ […]
Barack Obama Surprises Chicago Students With Holiday Gifts
President Barack Obama? More like Santa Claus! Obama stopped by the elementary school, Parkside Community Academy, in Chicago’s south side for holiday surprises, including gifts and a story. The former president introduced himself as “Skinny Santa” to the kids. The school is in the same neighborhood where the Obama Presidential Center will be. “I could […]