New NMAAHC Exhibit Honors Mary McLeod Bethune and Black Women’s Activism
Renowned educator and reformer Mary McLeod Bethune’s inspiring story and legacy are now featured in a new exhibit at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington, D.C. The exhibit, titled “Forces for Change: Mary McLeod Bethune and Black Women’s Activism,” delves into the profound impact of Bethune and other influential […]
40K Black Women Raised Over $1.5M For Kamala In Under 3 Hours
Black women to the rescue, again! This weekend, the nation was shook up when President Biden announced that he was rescinding his bid for presidential reelection. The news came unexpectedly and amid calls for Biden to step aside due to what seems to be ailing health challenges. A defining end and an affirmation of what […]
Meet Sarah Brown, Owner of First Black Beauty Supply Store in Columbia, Missouri
She’s the first but hopefully not the last! Sarah Brown has been a hairstylist in the beauty industry for over 25 years. Now she’s elevating her business with the opening of the Beauty Trap, Columbia, Columbia, Missouri’s first Black-owned beauty supply store, reports the Columbia Missourian. For Brown, her shop, one of only two beauty […]
Slutty Vegan Makes History as First Vegan Restaurant to Open in Busiest U.S. Airport
Atlanta’s hottest vegan spot is soaring to new heights! Slutty Vegan, the vegan food chain founded by CEO Pinky Cole Hayes, is expanding to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. According to Cole, this marks the world’s first vegan restaurant in the busiest airport. Cole recently shared the exciting news on Instagram with a video showing construction […]
A’ja Wilson & Jayson Tatum Make First Ever Dual League NBA 2K All Star Edition Cover
For the first time in the franchise’s history, NBA and WNBA stars share the spotlight on a special edition NBA 2K cover. The cover features WNBA star A’ja Wilson alongside NBA star Jayson Tatum. Jayson Tatum, a five-time NBA All-Star and reigning NBA Champion with the Boston Celtics, graces the standard cover. He joins forces […]
The Cast of ‘The Wiz’ Broadway Heads to ‘Tiny Desk’
Tiny Desk has landed in the Emerald City! NPR Tiny Desk just released an electrifying performance featuring the talented cast of The Wiz on Broadway. Swapping their stage costumes for regular clothes, @thewizbway showcased songs from their new #TheWizMusical cast album released last month. View this post on Instagram A post shared by NPR Music […]
Michael B. Jordan to Produce New Muhammad Ali Scripted Series
Michael B. Jordan has announced plans to executive produce the first authorized scripted series, “The Greatest: A Story About Muhammad Ali,” which will explore the legendary boxer and activist’s life both in and out of the ring. Jordan, known for his work on the Creed franchise, will collaborate with executive producer and showrunner Ben Watkins […]
‘Celebrity Family Feud’ Producer Myeshia Mizuno Makes History as First Black Woman to Run a Primetime Game Show
Myeisha Mizuno has just been named the showrunner for both the Steve Harvey-hosted daytime syndication and primetime “Celebrity Family Feud” on ABC. This achievement marks a significant milestone in television, making Mizuno the first Black woman to lead a network game show, as reported by Variety. Before joining “Celebrity Family Feud,” Mizuno built a strong […]
ASAP Rocky & Son RZA Appear in New Heartwarming Savage X Fenty Campaign
Keeping it in the family! In a heartwarming new campaign for her brand Savage X Fenty, Rihanna enlisted her partner, ASAP Rocky, and their son, RZA, to model their newest classics in a heartwarming family shoot. Known for his unique style and artistic vision, Rocky brings his signature flair to the campaign while celebrating his […]
Remembering Bill Cobbs, The Beloved Actor Whose Career Spanned More Than Five Decades
Bill Cobbs, a prolific veteran actor with a career spanning over half a century, passed away at the age of 90 on June 25 at his California home, as announced by his brother, Thomas G. Cobbs.