Oprah Winfrey Selects Tina Knowles’ Memoir ‘Matriarch’ for Book Club in a Tearful, Powerful Moment
The moment was filled with pure emotion! When Oprah Winfrey called Tina Knowles to tell her that her new memoir, Matriarch, would be the next Oprah’s Book Club selection, it was a moment filled with emotion between the two powerhouses. “I’m calling you because I finished Matriarch, and Oh, My God! It is so extraordinary […]
Historic Black Caddies of ‘The Augusta National’ Honored With New 20-Foot Monument
They’re inspiring a new generation of golfers! A special monument honoring the Black caddies of The Augusta National was officially unveiled Thursday at the Sand Hills Community Center — a place many of those caddies once called home, The Augusta Chronicle reports. For nearly five decades of The Masters Tournament, all of the caddies at […]
Alexis M. Herman, First African American U.S. Secretary of Labor, Has Joined the Ancestors
The nation is mourning the loss of a pioneering leader. Alexis Herman, who made history as the first African American to serve as U.S. Secretary of Labor, has passed away. Born and raised in Mobile, Alabama, Herman’s journey was rooted in a deep commitment to civil rights and economic empowerment, the Alabama Business Hall of […]
Chadwick Boseman Bust Unveiled at Dedication of Fine Arts Center Renaming in Hometown of South Carolina
The King has now returned home! In a moving celebration of legacy, artistry, and hometown pride, the Southwood Academy of Performing Arts Center in Anderson County, South Carolina, has been officially renamed the Chadwick Boseman Fine Arts Center, according to Greenwood Online. The renaming ceremony, held this past March, paid tribute to the late actor’s roots and his […]
LeVar Burton to Give Commencement Address & Receive Honorary Doctorate at Howard University
He’s going to remind HU that they can go anywhere and do anything! For generations, LeVar Burton has reminded us of the power of education and literacy to open up a world of possibilities. And on May 10, 2025, he’ll bring that same spirit to the Mecca, serving as the keynote speaker for Howard University’s […]
Meet the Black Creatives Behind Tāst Coffee, D.C.’s Bold New Force in Specialty Coffee
There’s a new brew in town! In a city as rooted in legacy as Washington, D.C., three Black creatives are reshaping what it means to savor coffee with care, intention, and unapologetic cultural expression. Enter tāst, pronounced “taste,” a specialty coffee brand designed to disrupt, created by artist and designer Reggie Black, photographer Obiekwe Okolo, […]
Keith Lee Teams Up With Complex to Host New York City’s Debut ‘Family Style Food Festival’
He’s bringing his viral food finds to Brooklyn! When Keith Lee talks, the food world listens. And next month, the viral TikTok sensation is bringing his flavor-forward influence to the heart of Brooklyn with the New York City debut of the “Family Style Food Festival,” Eater reports. Set to take place on Saturday, May 17th, […]
Spelman Alumna Anne Collins Smith Makes History as First Black Chief Curator at New Orleans Museum of Art
She’s making history and bringing it home! Anne Collins Smith has recently been appointed as Chief Curator at the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA), Essence reports. The appointment is historic, Smith becoming the first Black American and the first Black NOLA native to hold a full curatorial role at the museum. But beyond breaking […]
Houston Renames Airport Terminal in Honor of the Late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
The late Congresswoman is taking flight! The late U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a political powerhouse who served Houston’s 18th Congressional District for over three decades, will have her name forever etched into the city’s landscape. On Wednesday, the Houston City Council overwhelmingly approved a proposal to rename Terminal E at Bush Intercontinental Airport in […]
Actress Ayo Edebiri Honored With Her Own Day in Hometown of Boston
Ayo Edebiri just came home, and Boston showed all the love! The Emmy-winning actress and comedian, best known for her role in The Bear, returned to her alma mater, Boston Latin School (BLS), for a visit that was equal parts heartfelt, hilarious, and historic, CBS News reports. The Dorchester native, who graduated in 2013, spoke […]