All Hail The Queen: Angela Bassett Receives Honorary Oscar
Finally! Our beloved auntie, the incomparable actress, Angela Bassett, is slated to receive an honorary Oscar at the 2023 Governors Awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Monday. Angela Bassett’s career trajectory is a testament to her unrelenting dedication to her craft and her commitment to honoring the complex, strong, and […]
Flowers For Regina King: A Staple in Black Culture
She deserves all her flowers! A national treasure, Regina King first burst onto the scene in the late ‘80s, landing a role on the hit sitcom 227 when she was just 14 years old. The ‘90s brought her even more fame, thrust into the cultural zeitgeist after starring in a string of cult classics including […]
Power and Excellence: How These Black Boys Dominated The 2023 USA Weightlifting Nationals
These little men have a lot of might! Say hello to Robert Ramsay and D’Andre Adams, two energetic young trailblazers who recently made their presence felt at the 2023 USA Weightlifting Nationals held in Colorado Springs. At just 11, D’Andre, originally a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, swiftly transitioned to weightlifting with a goal set in stone – […]
Here’s Why You Should Know Alice Parker, The Visionary Black Woman Behind The Central Heating System
She revolutionized home heating! Born in Morristown, New Jersey, in 1895, Alice H. Parker would go on to later attend college at Howard University, Lemelson-MIT reports. While not much is known about her upbringing, we do know that she was a key hidden figure in the field of 20th-century inventions. Motivated by the cold winters […]
Meet Akilah Davis, The Journalist Who Removed Her Wig, Revealing Her Sister Locs In Honor Of Juneteenth
She declared Juneteenth her natural hair freedom day! Akilah Davis is a Race and Culture Reporter with ABC11 North Carolina. This past Juneteenth, while many were remembering the sacrifices of our ancestors and that day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in Galveston, TX received word that all slaves were free, Davis decided she would […]
From the Mound to Real Life: The Growth and Transformation of Mo’ne Davis
She’s done more in her 22 years than most have done in a lifetime! Mo’ne Davis’ name first started ringing bells when she was only 13 years old. Making history as the first girl to win a Little League World Series game as a pitcher, she also became the first to pitch a shutout, making […]
A Late Grandmother’s Love, Tailored into a Prom Suit
One thing about love, it never fails! A little over six months ago, Aasiya Jones lost her beloved grandmother, a loss that weighed heavily on her family, particularly her son Amir. As a pivotal figure in Amir’s upbringing, the grandmother’s passing left a significant void in the teen’s life, making the grieving process difficult to […]
This Bike-Riding Daddy-Daughter Duo Is Spreading Joy Across The Internet
No matter what side of the bed you woke up on today, these videos are guaranteed to leave a smile on your face! We owe our thanks to father-daughter duo gracing TikTok timelines everywhere: Damions Corner. At the heart of this cute content is Damion Davis, a New York-based dad who’s capturing hearts with his […]
Clementine and the Kiddos: The Family Cooking Up a Storm on the Internet
Meet Clementine: an Atlanta-based culinary maven, mom-extraordinaire, and internet sensation who’s delighting the taste buds of not only her two kids, Jameer and Brooklyn, but also of a rapidly growing online fanbase. Under her username, “Clementineandthekiddos,” she’s revolutionizing family meals with her innovative recipes and sous chefs! In less than a year, Clementine’s flavorful journey […]
Four-Year-Old Poses As Princess Tiana In Viral Birthday Photoshoot
We’ve discovered the next Disney Princess and while she may not rule a kingdom just yet, her charm is undoubtedly ruling the internet. Recently on Facebook, a digital creator by the name of “Pretty Pretty” posted a series of photographs to celebrate her daughter, Samira Rose’s, 4th birthday. The birthday girl, radiant in her cream and […]