Jalen Hurts Adds “Author” to Resume with Debut Children’s Book
Fresh off a Super Bowl win earlier this year, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is picking up and pen and stepping into a new arena: children’s literature. Hurts just announced his debut picture book, Better Than a Touchdown, in an inspiring video filmed from the library of Tice Elementary School in his hometown of Houston. “This has been a cherished […]
Meet the Founder Behind This Video-First Food Delivery App
Black men in STEM, stand up! There’s a viral trend making the rounds on TikTok where women are putting their loved ones in the spotlight and we’re here for it. The setup is simple but brilliant. One person lets viewers know that their loved one has something to share, and that they better not be […]
Tristan Mack Wilds and Greg Cally Announce Michael K. Williams Creative Fellowship to Honor the Late Actor’s Legacy
Actor and musician Tristan Mack Wilds and director Greg Cally are teaming up to honor the late, great Michael K. Williams with a new creative initiative. The duo announced the launch of the Michael K. Williams Creative Fellowship, a program dedicated to preserving the Emmy-nominated actor’s life, legacy, and lasting cultural influence.
Debbie Allen To Receive Honorary Oscar at This Year’s Governors Awards
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that Debbie Allen will receive an Honorary Oscar at this year’s Governors Awards — and it’s a long-overdue honor for the trailblazing artist whose work has shaped generations.
Relentless Like Them: Honoring the Unstoppable Spirit of Juneteenth
This Juneteenth, we honor the ones who keep going. They lead with love. They speak with courage. They build with vision. And they move with a purpose bigger than themselves.
Georgia Teen Accepted to 53 Colleges With $1.8M in Scholarships, Inspired by Her Parents’ Legacy
She didn’t just apply to college, she blazed a trail! Jada-Symone Batichon, the 18-year-old powerhouse from Powder Springs, Georgia, was accepted to 53 out of the 58 schools she applied to, securing a staggering $1.8 million in scholarship offers along the way, PEOPLE reports. But her motivation? It goes deeper than ambition. “My mom and […]
Serena & Venus Williams to Launch New Video Podcast on Social Media
Serena and Venus Williams are stepping back into the spotlight, but this time, with a mic instead of a racket. The tennis icons and trailblazing sisters just announced the upcoming launch of their brand-new video podcast, debuting this August on X, formerly known as Twitter, Variety reports. The show will feature the Williams duo as […]
NFL Legend Walter Payton Posthumously Honored With Golden Diploma From Jackson State University
A fitting tribute for a legend! Walter “Sweetness” Payton may have left this world nearly three decades ago, but his legacy continues to run strong, on the field, in the community, and now, back at the place where it all began. During Jackson State University’s May 3rd commencement ceremony, the NFL legend was posthumously awarded […]
18-Year-Old Brandon Moss Makes History as Youngest Mayoral Candidate in Fairfield, Alabama
Just two weeks after walking across the graduation stage in cap and gown, 18-year-old Brandon Moss stood before his community again, this time, with a vision and a campaign. The Fairfield, Alabama native announced his historic run for mayor on June 7th, becoming the youngest person ever to do so in the city’s history, ABC […]
Tracy Morgan Celebrates His Son’s College Graduation From the University of New Haven
Tracy Morgan is beaming with pride, and rightfully so. The beloved actor and comedian was all smiles as he celebrated a major milestone in his family: his son, Tracy James Morgan, graduated from the University of New Haven with a bachelor’s degree in Music and Sound Recording. Draped in a VIP badge, Morgan was front […]