Marsai Martin, D-Nice, & Shonda Rhimes to Join Michelle Obama at ‘When We All Vote’ Rally in Atlanta
It’s one last minute push to get everybody to the polls! When We All Vote was created in 2018 by Michelle Obama with the goal of increasing participation in every election, closing the race and age gap, and changing the culture around voting. A leading, national, nonpartisan initiative, When We All Vote has led the […]
Meet Kofi Hughes, Owner of Chicago Nonprofit Helping Build the Next Generation of Young Athletes
He’s helping them build skills on and off the field! Kofi Hughes is a licensed personal trainer and the founder of the Chicago-based nonprofit Athletes They Fear (ATF). Launched officially in 2021, the organization is “committed to the growth and development of the next generation of Chicago athletes,” taking a holistic approach to ensuring they […]
Brooklyn Artist Ron Bass Unveils His New Permanent Art Installations at JFK Airport
It’s one of the largest airports in the U.S. Ron Bass is an artist and Brooklyn native known for his vibrant works of art. He discovered his love for art after his parents’ passing, emoting through his work with the goal of inspiring and uplifting the masses. Bass has a love for melding fashion and […]
Meet the Bahamian Community Partners Who Helped Bring Disney’s ‘Lookout Cay’ Island to Life
It’s a beautiful homage to Bahamian culture! This past June, Disney Cruise Line (DCL) welcomed guests to its newest destination, “Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point,” on the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas. A picturesque destination marked by pink sand beaches and known for growing some of the sweetest pineapples in the world, the second […]
Former NFL QB Brad Kaaya Makes Touching Video About Close Relationship With Famous Mom, Comedian Angela Means
This one touched the culture! Bradley Kaaya Jr. is a former NFL quarterback who made a name for himself in college while playing at the University of Miami. The all-time leading passer at The U, Kaaya went on to be drafted to the NFL, doing stints with the Detroit Lions, Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts, and […]
Meet Angela Patton, the Woman Behind the Inspiring New ‘Daughters’ Documentary on Netflix
She’s doing transformational work! Angela Patton, the founder of “Camp Diva Leadership Academy” and the CEO of “Girls For A Change,” is a beacon of hope. Her transformative work, aimed at preparing “Black girls for the world and the world for Black girls,” has been instrumental in bringing about cultural and systemic change on a […]
Beyoncé’s ‘BeyGOOD’ Foundation Commits $500K to Black Cowboys at Bill Pickett Rodeo
Cowboy Carter is at it again! Beyoncé’s “BeyGOOD” foundation has been traveling alongside the annual Bill Pickett Rodeo, committing $500,000 in grants through its Equestrian program, which supports Black cowboys, cowgirls, farmers, and ranchers. Currently celebrating its 40th year, the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo is the longest-running Black rodeo in the nation and the premier […]
South Sudan, Youngest Country in the World, Wins First-Ever Olympic Basketball Game
The South got something to say! South Sudan officially declared independence after decades of civil war just 13 years ago. Still, despite being the youngest country in the world, they’re showing up in a big way, playing in its first Olympics ever after qualifying as Africa’s top finisher in the World Cup last year, AP […]
Megan Thee Stallion Launches Emergency Power Program in Houston for Seniors Affected by Hurricane
She’s taking care of her own! Megan Thee Stallion recently announced an emergency power program in her city of Houston. The recent Hurricane Beryl has left many in the city suffering without power as they try to recover from billions in damage. In Houston alone, 2.7 million residents were left without power, and the soaring […]
Barack Obama Announces Renaming of Plaza at Obama Presidential Center in Honor of John Lewis
A fitting honor! Congressman John Lewis was a civil rights titan and a beacon of hope. His passing in 2020 has left a void that can never be filled, Lewis leaving us with a final call to “get in good trouble.” His enduring legacy remains, and so many tributes pour in posthumously for the giant. […]