Tyler Perry Vows to Gift New Home to Family After Passing of 94-Year-Old Josephine Wright
Mrs. Josephine Wright can now rest in peace! 94-year-old Josephine Wright was thrust into the spotlight after her family made public the fight for her house. Thirty years ago, Wright and her late husband settled in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The 1.8-acre property had been in her husband’s family since the Civil War, and […]
Keke Palmer Makes History as First Black Woman to Win an Emmy for Best Game Show Host
She’s carving her own lane! This weekend, Keke Palmer made history at the Primetime Emmys, taking home the Emmy for Outstanding Host for a Game Show for NBC’s Password, Deadline reports. Palmer became the first Black woman to be nominated or win in the category, and the first woman to win the award since 2009 […]
Quinta Brunson Joins the Cast of Sesame Street for a Special Episode
It’s the collab we didn’t know we needed! Comedian and Abbott Elementary creator Quinta Brunson linked up with the cast of Sesame Street, and we want more! Brunson joined Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Abby Cadabby for a special lesson on kindness. The cast even adopted Abbott’s specific mockumentary style for the episode, and Brunson appeared […]
10 Groundbreaking Black Comedians Who Paved the Way
So many stand on their shoulders! Comedy has long served as a powerful vehicle for uniting people of all backgrounds. Through laughter, it serves as a medium for social commentary, challenging stereotypes, and addressing isms that would otherwise be taboo or shied away from in public discourse. Black comedians, in particular, have played a crucial […]
Cherelle Parker Sworn in as the First Woman Mayor of Philadelphia
She plans to serve the city proudly! Cherelle Parker, a native of Philadelphia, former city council member and educator, just made history as the first woman Mayor of Philadelphia, AP News reports. Parker secured the victory in the November election, elected to serve as the 100th mayor of the city of brotherly love. Her message […]
Because of Them We Can Announces the Inaugural ‘BOTWC 20,’ Award Honoring Everyday Changemakers
For Because of Them We Can (BOTWC), Black Excellence isn’t relegated to degrees, income, class, or being the first to break a barrier. It is the everyday excellence that we exude by simply showing up as our best selves and striving to create a better world for ourselves and those who will inhabit it after […]
New Book From Activist & Educator Kleaver Cruz Celebrates the Power of Black Joy
It’s already being touted as a cultural staple! Kleaver Cruz is a queer Dominican-American activist and educator from the Bronx, New York. In 2015, Cruz found themselves thrust into the climate of political protest and uprisings as they grappled with a new emerging society in light of the tragic murders of Sandra Bland, Michael Brown, […]
New Life-Size Oprah Winfrey Portrait Is Unveiled at D.C.’s National Portrait Gallery
It’s nearly 7 feet tall! A new life-size portrait of Oprah Winfrey was unveiled on December 13th at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., DCist reports. The painting was created by Chicago-based artist Shawn Michael Warren, who said the project was years in the making. Warren first met with the media mogul in 2020, […]
Comedian Mike Epps Bought & Renovated Every Home on His Childhood Block
He’s reviving a community in Indianapolis! Comedian Mike Epps recently teamed up with HGTV for a new special called “Buying Back the Block,” USA Today reports. The show took a spin on the typical home makeover show to spotlight Epps’ endeavors in his hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana, and his mission to purchase and renovate every […]
Vanessa Bryant Shares Sweet Moment Celebrating Daughter Natalia on Directorial Debut
This is only the beginning! The Bryant family has been through a lot in recent years after the unexpected passing of their patriarch, Kobe Bryant, and beloved daughter Gianna. Since then, they have made every effort to keep their legacy alive, present for posthumous honors, historic firsts for the NBA icon, and memorials in honor […]