Erika Alexander & Kim Coles Team Up With Kevin Hart’s Network to Launch “Re-Living Single” Podcast
The ‘90s nostalgia is back in full effect! In a move that sent waves of joy through living rooms and timelines alike, Erika Alexander and Kim Coles have reunited to give fans exactly what they’ve been craving — more Living Single. This week, the beloved duo behind Maxine Shaw, Attorney-at-Law, and the ever-quirky Synclaire James […]
Malia Obama Directs A’ja Wilson’s New Nike Commercial & It’s a Beautiful Love Letter to Black Girls
It’s not just a campaign, it’s culture! WNBA superstar A’ja Wilson recently released her debut sneaker and her new campaign commercial had an unexpected director, Malia Obama, BET reports. The new Nike spot, “ONE OF A’KIND”, is more than an ad for Wilson’s debut sneaker, the A’One. It’s a nostalgic, heart-filled vignette that feels like […]
Audra McDonald Makes History as Most Tony-Nominated Performer Ever
She’s rewriting the history books! Actress Audra McDonald has done it again, this time as the most Tony-nominated performer in Broadway history, People reports. With her latest nomination for the revival of Gypsy, McDonald has earned her 11th nod, officially surpassing theater legends Julie Harris and Chita Rivera, with whom she previously shared the record. […]
Reporter Char Adams to Release First Full-Length Book Chronicling the History of Black-Owned Bookstores in the U.S.
There’s power in the pages! For centuries, Black-owned bookstores have done more than sell books—they’ve sparked movements, protected truth, and offered refuge. Now, for the first time, their full legacy is being told in a single, powerful volume. NBC News reporter Char Adams will release her debut book, Black-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black […]
Historic Alfred Street Baptist Church Donates Over $132K to Clear Debt for Saint Augustine’s Graduating Seniors
They’re putting those tithes and offerings to good use! A recent act of generosity is changing the future for 11 graduating seniors at Saint Augustine’s University (SAU). Thanks to a $132,469 donation from the historic Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia, the students will now walk across the commencement stage debt-free, ABC 11 News […]
NBA Honors First Three Black Men to Break League’s Color Barrier on 75th Anniversary
They changed the game, literally! Seventy-five years ago, three trailblazing Black men—Nathaniel “Sweetwater” Clifton, Chuck Cooper, and Earl Lloyd—changed the face of professional basketball forever. During the 1950-51 season, they made history as the first Black players to officially take the court in the National Basketball Association, paving the way for generations of athletes to […]
Atlanta’s First Black Mayor’s Childhood Home to Serve as Affordable Housing for Spelman Staff
The legacy of Atlanta’s first Black mayor is continuing to make history! This week, the childhood home of former Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson Jr. was unveiled as newly renovated affordable housing dedicated to Spelman College faculty and staff, Atlanta News First reports. The house, originally built by his father, Rev. Maynard Jackson Sr., in 1949, […]
‘Six Triple Eight’ Battalion Receive Congressional Gold Medal for Heroic WWII Service
They’re still getting the flowers they deserve! This week, the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, also known as the “Six Triple Eight,” were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal—the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress, ABC News reports. The unit holds a singular place in American history as the only all-Black, all-women battalion […]
Pamela R. Goodwine Becomes First Black Woman Elected to Kentucky Supreme Court
She’s a trailblazer in every sense of the word! Justice Pamela Goodwine has once again made history. On April 18, 2025, she was officially sworn in as the first Black woman elected to the Kentucky Supreme Court, BET reports. In a ceremony filled with celebration, reflection, and pride, Goodwine stood as a testament to faith, […]
Black Churches Rally to Preserve & Protect Black History at Smithsonian’s NMAAHC
It’s a call to action for the Black community! When Rev. Robert Turner sets out on his monthly 43-mile walk from Baltimore to Washington, D.C., he carries more than a sign that reads “Reparations Now.” He carries a mission rooted in history, resilience, and hope for the future, AP News reports. On April 16th, Turner […]