Lauryn Hill Returns to Former High School for Alumni Reunion and Performs Iconic Hits
She’s back where it all began! Earlier this month, Columbia High School’s MLK Club in Maplewood, New Jersey, hosted a reunion weekend for alumni from the classes of ’85-’95, according to the high school’s club Instagram page. Among the attendees was R&B icon Lauryn Hill, who graduated in 1993. To the delight of her former […]
18-Year-Old Khalifa Aminu Creates Sensory Glasses for the Visually Impaired
He’s on a mission to revolutionize the lives of visually impaired people! Last year, 18-year-old Khalifa Aminu from Kano, Nigeria, began working on an innovative invention: sensory glasses designed to help the visually impaired navigate safely and independently without a walking stick. Though still in development, this creation has the potential to transform how visually […]
WNBA Star Angel Reese to Launch Her Own Podcast, Unapologetically Angel
She’s securing the bag! Chicago Sky’s rookie sensation Angel Reese is having an unforgettable year. Selected as the 7th overall pick in this year’s WNBA Draft, Reese has quickly shattered records and earned her spot as a WNBA All-Star in her first season. But her impact goes beyond the court—Reese has also become a co-owner […]
Deion Sanders Teams Up with Local Bank to Open Savings Accounts for Colorado Players’ Children
Coach Prime is once again proving that his impact goes beyond the field! In a meaningful move to support his players and their families, Deion Sanders has teamed up with the Colorado Buffaloes’ NIL collective, the 5430 Alliance, and Elevations Credit Union to open bank accounts for the children of eight of his Colorado players, […]
Watch Hampton University’s Delta Sigma Theta Chapter’s Creative Back-to-School Campaign
Hampton University’s freshmen are getting a stylish welcome, Delta Sigma Theta style! School is back in session for most college students across the country, and the Gamma Iota Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta at Hampton University, an HBCU in Hampton, Virginia, is ensuring their freshmen are fully equipped for success. In a creative video shared […]
Maxwell Performs Soulful Classics in NPR Tiny Desk Concert
R&B soul legend Maxwell just graced the Tiny Desk! View this post on Instagram A post shared by NPR Music (@nprmusic) The Brooklyn-born singer, songwriter, and producer—known for his soulful hits like ‘Ascension’ and ‘Sumthin’ Sumthin’—brought his smooth, signature sound to NPR Music’s iconic office stage. On Friday, Maxwell delivered an intimate set, revisiting his […]
Black-Owned Barbershop Gives Free Haircuts to Children Who Enroll in Book Club
This Black-owned barbershop is tackling childhood literacy head-on! Antonio Brown, owner of Central Station Barbershop and Grooming in St. Petersburg, FL, is using his influence to make a difference in his community. He’s not just cutting hair— @antonio_centralstation is on a mission to boost literacy rates among Black and brown children in the area. After […]
Michelle Obama Shares Heartwarming Post On What Would’ve Been Her Mother’s 87th Birthday
In a heartwarming tribute on social media, former First Lady Michelle Obama celebrated her mother, Marian Robinson, on what would have been her 87th birthday. Michelle reminisced about their humble beginnings in a two-bedroom apartment and DIY hair sessions with an oven and hot comb. Despite these modest circumstances, Michelle’s favorite quality of her mother, […]
17-Year-Old Ryan Garner Makes History as Youngest Black Private Pilot in North Carolina
He’s truly soaring to new heights! At just 17 years old, Ryan Garner has made history as the youngest Black person in North Carolina to earn a private pilot license, WRAL reports. After completing his lessons at a small airport in Indian Trail, he’s now officially a pilot—a dream he’s had since childhood. Ryan’s initial […]
Debbie Allen & Phylicia Rashad Celebrate Mother Vivian Ayers Allen as One of NASA’s Hidden Figures
Brilliance runs in the family! NASA’s Johnson Space Center recently celebrated the remarkable legacy of Dorothy Vaughan and the incredible women of the Apollo with a building renaming and ribbon-cutting ceremony in Houston. Among the women honored was Vivian Ayers Allen, the mother of renowned actresses Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad, who attended the event […]