Howard University Golf Teams Explored in New ‘Why Not Us’ Docuseries on ESPN
We are getting a new look into Howard University’s golf team through its new docuseries on ESPN. Titled “Why Not Us: Howard Golf,” the show is the fourth installment in ESPN’s “Why Not Us” series. The show is a collaboration with Andscape, FILM 45, and ESPN+ Originals. And the new installment of the series is […]
Lisa Cook Confirmed for 14-Year Term on Federal Reserve Board of Governors
Michigan State University economist Lisa Cook has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve a 14-year term on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Back in 2022, Cook became the first Black woman to serve on the on board in its 108-year history. Her additional term on the board was confirmed by a 52-47 vote […]
Ava DuVernay Becomes First African American Woman to Have Film Compete at Venice Film Festival
Ava DuVernay is walking into another career first as the buzz continues to grow around her new film “Origin.” DuVernay is now the first Black woman to have a film compete at the Venice Film Festival in its 80-year history, reports NBC News. “Origin” stars Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Jon Bernthal. The film follows the story […]
Coco Gauff Wins US Open to Become First American Teen Winner at Championship Since Serena Williams
Coco Gauff has won her first-ever major title after beating Aryna Sabalenka at the US Open on Saturday. The win makes Guaff the first American teen to win the US Open since Serena Williams in 2001. Gauff beat Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 to lock in her historic win on September 9. Gauff is now just […]
Coco Gauff Praises Serena Williams, Says Her ‘Only Regret’ Is Never Playing the Tennis Legend
Coco Gauff is opening up about the influence tennis great Serena Williams has had on her career. Following her semifinal win at the US Open on September 7, Gauff was asked about Williams’ historic career and how it has inspired her own. “Serena is Serena,” Gauff said in her post-match interview, reports Today. “She’s the […]
Coco Gauff Becomes First American Teen to Reach US Open Final Since Serena Williams
Coco Gauff has advanced to her first-ever US Open final after winning her September 7 match against Karolina Muchova. The sixth-seeded Gauff is now the youngest American teen — male or female — to reach the US Open final since Serena Williams back in 2001. Ahead of her semifinal match, Gauff had already become the […]
20 Important Ruby Bridges Facts to Know in Honor of Her Birthday
At just six years old, Ruby Bridges changed the course of history and made an invaluable contribution to the fight for civli rights in America. In November 1960, Bridges became the first Black student to desegregate the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana — which is recognized as a pivotal moment in the history […]
NBA’s Antetokounmpo Brothers Join Williams Sisters as New Owners of TGL’s LA Golf Club
Brothers Giannis Antetokounmpo, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Kostas Antetokounmpo, and Alex Antetokounmpo have announced their recent investment in TGL’s Los Angeles Golf Club (LAGC), reports Golfweek. The basketball superstar brothers have been committed to securing their family legacy in sports. Three of the five Nigerian-Greek siblings were drafted into the NBA — Giannis, Thanasis, and Kostas. Alex, […]
Ben Shelton Becomes Youngest American US Open Semifinalist Since 1992 After Historic Francis Tiafoe Match
Ben Shelton pushed through a second set loss to win his US Open quarterfinal match against his fellow American tennis pro Francis Tiafo on September 5. Shelton won the match 6-2, 3-6, 7-6(7), 6-2. And with his win, the 20-year-old has become the youngest American man to reach the semifinal of the US Open since […]
Shaquille O’Neal Buys Louisiana Woman a New Cell Phone at Local Best Buy Store
Shaquille O’Neal recently surprised one Louisiana woman with an unexpected gift. Kquoella Lewis was shopping at a Best Buy in Lafayette, Louisiana, when she noticed a tall man walking beside her. That man turned out to be the Hall of Fame legend, CBS 42 reports. Taken aback, the two sparked up a conversation, with O’Neal revealing […]