Man Who Spent 17 Years Incarcerated Is Now a Cosmetology School Principal
Such an inspiring story! Christopher Willars spent 17 years in prison, where he battled mental health struggles and doubts about his future, @christopher_life_willars shared in a video on Instagram. Despite being told he was a danger to society and had nothing to offer, he turned his life around. He enrolled in every program available, including […]
Owner of Hypoallergenic Braiding Hair Brand to Open First Brick & Mortar Store in Philly
Dosso Beauty, a Black woman-owned hypoallergenic braiding beauty company founded by Kadidja Dosso, is opening its first brick-and-mortar store and luxury braid salon in Philadelphia. Inspired by Madame CJ Walker, @kadidja.dosso created @dossobeauty to offer healthy beauty products accessible to everyone, according to their company website. Their mission extends beyond affordable organic supplies to fostering […]
Netflix to Release Powerful Simone Biles Documentary Ahead of 2024 Olympics
Icon. Champion. Human.⭐️ Gymnastics legend Simone Biles is the focus of an upcoming Netflix docu-series that tracks her journey back to the top of gymnastics after a hiatus in 2020. During the Tokyo Summer Olympics, @simonebiles withdrew from events citing mental health challenges. Now, four years later, she’s making a comeback. “I knew it would […]
Fantasia Honored With Street Renaming in Hometown & Keys to the City
During High Point, North Carolina’s Juneteenth celebration, award-winning singer and actress Fantasia Barrino was honored with a key to the city, recognition from the county, and a street named in her honor. View this post on Instagram A post shared by City of High Point Government (@cityofhighpoint) The city’s residents gathered at Trust Point to […]
Tichina Arnold & Terry Crews Announce Launch of New Animated Series, ‘Everybody Still Hates Chris’
Nearly 20 years after the premiere of Everybody Hates Chris, the cast is reuniting! Variety announced that original cast members Chris Rock, Terry Crews, and Tichina Arnold will return for the animated revival; Everybody Still Hates Chris. @terrycrews and @tichinaarnold shared their excitement in an Instagram video, revealing the news with the caption: “We’ve been […]
Jayson Tatum Shares Electrifying Moment With His Mother After NBA Finals Win
A proud mama moment! After winning the NBA Championship with the Boston Celtics on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks, basketball star Jayson Tatum shared a heartfelt post-game embrace with his mother, Brandy Cole.
Jaylen Brown Wins Bill Russell Trophy as 2024 NBA Finals MVP
Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown received the 2024 Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP award following the team’s NBA championship victory on Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks.
Microsoft Partners with Keith Lee on ‘The Reheat,’ New Video Series Empowering Black Entrepreneurs
We love to see Keith Lee making moves! Keith Lee has been making waves not only with his viral food reviews but also by using his platform to uplift small Black-owned food businesses. Now, he’s partnering with Microsoft on their new AI-powered tool, Copilot, to help restaurants future-proof their operations. View this post on Instagram […]
High School Grad Pays Homage to Beyoncé in Morehouse College Announcement
This is how you graduate in style!🎓🙌🏾 Jay’Shun Matthews, a high school senior from Reynolds, Georgia, channeled Beyoncé’s recent album ‘Cowboy Carter’ to announce his next chapter at Morehouse College, where he’ll pursue a degree in Business Administration. “Though this is a homage to Bey, I infused my own creativity into this image, symbolizing a […]
ASAP Rocky Celebrates Father’s Day With Heartwarming Bottega Campaign
In honor of Father’s Day, ASAP Rocky beautifully showcases his own journey to fatherhood in Bottega Veneta’s “Portraits of Fatherhood” campaign. The new campaign captures tender moments with his sons, 2-year-old RZA and 10-month-old Riot Rose that he shares with Rihanna. This adorable photo shoot, captured by photographer Carrie Mae Weems and creative director Matthieu […]