Texas Nurse Makes History as First Black Woman Inducted Into Academy of Emergency Nurses
After 23 years of hard work in the field of nursing, Shawntay Harris earned a prestigious honor — induction into the Academy of Emergency Nurses. The program, which was founded in 2004, spotlights nurses who have made significant contributions to the nursing industry, KXXV reports. And when she began reviewing the academy’s existing members, Harris […]
Michelle Obama Will Narrate New Edition of ‘Where the Wild Things Are’
Forever First Lady Michelle Obama is set to narrate a new digital audio edition of Maurice Sendak’s beloved children’s book, “Where the Wild Things Are.” This release, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the book’s original publication on October 31, will be available for download, reports the Associated Press. “Maurice Sendak would have been absolutely delighted […]
LeBron James and His Family Star in New Beats Headphones Campaign
The James family is at the center of Beats’ new campaign! LeBron, Savannah, Bronny, Bryce, and Zhuri recently appeared in an ad for Beats by Dre. The clip titled, “The King & The Viking,” features LeBron and Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland. Both athletes are given words of encouragement by their families. Haaland hears words […]
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser Launches New Public Service Program for HBCU Students
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced a new program for HBCU students interested in public service careers, Black Enterprise reports. In partnership with Howard University and the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), the Public Service Program will create opportunities for seniors at the universities through apprenticeship programs. There are currently more than […]
Actor Richard Roundtree, the Original ‘Shaft,’ Has Joined the Ancestors
He was our Black action hero! Richard Roundtree was born in New Rochelle, New York, and was a celebrated football star at Southern Illinois University, NBC News reports. After college, he dabbled in modeling before getting his big break in the world of acting. A member of New York’s Negro Ensemble Company, Roundtree made his […]
Morgan State Makes History as First HBCU to Offer Division 1 Acrobatics and Tumbling
Morgan State is diversifying NCAA sports! Acrobatics and tumbling is one of just two American sports, alongside football, that was founded at the college level, The Baltimore Banner reports. For long, it wasn’t considered a “real” sport and is most associated with cheer teams. But in 2020, all of that changed when acrobatics and tumbling […]
Issa Rae Launches New Viarae Prosecco Line
Issa Rae just launched her new prosecco, Viarae! The Italian drink “represents some of my best memories,” Rae emotionally told the crowd at the launch event for her new prosecco in partnership with E. & J. Gallo Winery. “It was first introduced to me at a moment when I didn’t know that everything was going […]
Sha’Carri Richardson to Have Track Field Renamed After Her by Dallas School District
Sha’Carri Richardson deserves her latest honor! The Dallas Independent School District Board of Trustees voted recently to rename the track field at Jesse Owens Athletic Complex’s John Kincaide Stadium, reports Olympics.com. In a unanimous decision, the track will now be named after three-time world medalist Richardson, who has been making history as one of the […]
6 Sisters Pursue Nursing School Together After Experiencing Homelessness for a Decade
The Lawrence sisters are not letting their difficult childhoods hold them back! The six eldest Lawrence sisters are currently planning on becoming nurses after spending 10 years experiencing homelessness as kids. The sisters range in age from 19 to 25. And this past August the sisters enrolled in a master’s program in public health at […]
Beyoncé Debuts New Fragrance Cé Noir Ahead of Renaissance Movie Release
Beyoncé has officially revealed the name of her new luxury fragrance after first teasing the beauty project back in July. On October 24, Beyonce took to her social media accounts to reveal the name and bottle for her Cé Noir fragrance line. The fragrance includes top notes of clementine and golden honey, heart notes of rose […]