Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Share First Photos of Newborn Son Riot Rose
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are showing off their new baby, Riot Rose, to the world. The power couple recently welcomed their son on August 3 in Los Angeles, according to TMZ. And the mom-of-two is now posing with her family of four, including 16-month-old son RZA, for the first time. The “Umbrella” singer can be […]
Father and Son Recreate Heartwarming Airplane Photo 30 Years Later
Ruben Flowers is the patriarch of his family and the forefather of an aviation legacy that has spanned generations, reports ABC 7 news. Growing up in Michigan during the 1960s and 1970s, Flowers recalls falling in love with aviation when he was just a child. “A pilot one day asked me if I wanted to […]
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade’s Daughter Kaavia Thought Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour Show Was a “Blue Ivy Concert”
Blue Ivy has a number-one fan — and its Kaavia Wade. Gabrielle Union recently spoke to People about her partnership with Great Wolf Lodge. And during her chat, she shared a sweet story from her family’s recent outing to Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour stop in Los Angeles. Union and her husband Dwyane Wade, brought their kids […]
Chioma Nnadi Makes History as First Black Woman to Head British Vogue
Condé Nast has announced that journalist Chioma Nnadi will be the next editor of British Vogue. Edward Enninful, the current editor of British Vogue, recently announced his departure after the March 2024 issue hits stands, The Guardian reports. A beloved stylist turned head of one of the top fashion magazines, Enninful has had a successful […]
HBCU Transformation Project Receives $124M to Support Enrollment, Graduation, and Employment
A coalition of several historically Black colleges and universities is getting some major financial support. The HBCU Transformation Project, a coalition of 40 historically Black colleges and universities, recently announced a $124 million gift from philanthropic funders Blue Meridian Partners. According to its website, Blue Meridian Partners is a “pioneering philanthropic model for finding and […]
Morris Chestnut Teams Up With OWN For New Docuseries About The Legacy Of Black Wall Street
In the early 20th century, Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Greenwood district was a thriving predominantly Black community often referred to as Black Wall Street. Many African American families had flocked to the area, purchasing the land sold exclusively to “coloreds.” They created a bustling community filled with successful businesses, banks, theaters, and shops. Unfortunately, the success was […]
Dr. Agenia Walker Clark Appointed as New President of Fisk University
Dr. Agenia Walker Clark earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville before earning a Doctorate in Leadership from Vanderbilt University, Fisk University reports. A veteran community advocate, she served in a number of corporate roles before serving as Senior Director of Human Resources at Vanderbilt University and VP of Human […]
Black-Owned Kin Seltzer Company Receives $3M Investment From Former NFL Player
Joshua Lewis is the founder of Kin Seltzer Inc., a Kansas City-based seltzer company that specializes in 100% natural fruit ingredients and an array of flavors, Black Enterprise reports. The seltzer is pretty popular in Kansas City and can be found across bars, restaurants, clubs, and in retail stores. And the now the brand has […]
WNBA Star Candace Parker Teams Up with Gatorade to Donate $100K to Youth Athletics Programs
She’s championing equity in sports! Candace Parker is one of the most decorated WNBA players of this generation. Parker’s work on the court has been amazing. But it’s her work off the court that’s making waves now, with Parker advocating for equity in youth sports and access for underserved communities. Recently, the Las Vegas Aces […]
Atlanta Man Who Cuts Lawns for Elderly and Disabled Honored by City for Community Service
There are still great people in the world! Jarvis Drake is a Buckhead Atlanta resident who decided he wanted to give back to the community any way he could, 11Alive News reports. A SouthSide Atlanta native, Drake relocated to the Buckhead neighborhood as an adult and has developed quite an affinity for his neighbors. He […]