Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman Named First Black Woman President In Philadelphia Zoo’s 164-Year-History
It’s America’s first zoo! Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman is a Chicago native who found her passion for animals early, inspired by nature shows and figures like Jane Goodall; she originally thought she would be a veterinarian, The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. She earned her bachelor’s in biology from Macalester College before getting her master’s in conservation biology […]
These Black Women Just Became The First Mother-Daughter Duo To Travel To Space
We know Mae Jemision is proud! 46-year-old health coach Keisha Schahaff was traveling from Antigua to London to rectify a visa situation for her 18-year-old daughter Anastatia Mayers when she ran across a random advertisement promoting space travel, The Independent reports. She randomly entered her and her daughter’s name to win a free trip to […]
Radio Host Angela Yee Purchases Building To Help Formerly Incarcerated Women In Detroit
This isn’t her first investment in Detroit! Radio host Angela Yee is giving back in a major way, recently purchasing a 30-unit building in Midtown, Detroit to help formerly incarcerated women, CBS Detroit news reports. Yee has partnered with Dr. Topeka K. Sam, founder of Ladies of Hope Ministries to help the women. Sam is […]
Meet Judge Adrienne C. Nelson, The First Black Woman To Become A Federal Judge In Oregon
She’s breaking barriers! Adrienne C. Nelson is a veteran jurist, serving as a Multnomah County Circuit Court judge for more than a decade in Oregon, OPB News reports. During that time, she also worked in private practice, serving as a public defender for the Portland nonprofit firm, Multnomah Defenders Inc. No stranger to making history, […]
Jalen Hurts Becomes Third Quarterback In NFL History To Ink A Deal With Jordan
He just keeps winning! Jalen Hurts is a shooting star, bursting onto the scene as a Super Bowl winning quarterback with the Philadelphia Eagles and one of the highest paid players in NFL history. Considered the new “Fresh Prince” of Philly, Hurts has maintained that all of his success is only the beginning of what […]
Dad Beams With Pride After Daughter Designed And Sewed An Outfit For Fashion Camp
She’s got a passion for fashion! In a heartwarming display of talent, creativity, and family pride, one dad couldn’t contain his joy as his daughter dazzled the audience at the end-of-summer fashion camp showcase. This father shared the result of his daughter attending a local Seattle fashion camp, and she did not disappoint! The fashion […]
The First U.S. Stamp Designed By An African American Was Created By A Trailblazer In Advertising
On August 16, 1963, a little piece of paper carried a big message. It was the first-ever U.S. postage stamp created by an African American artist by the name of Georg Olden. The stamp’s design? A powerful image of a broken chain. Not only did it honor 100 years since the Emancipation Proclamation, but it […]
15 Historical For Us, By Us, African-American Communities That Shaped History
Throughout history, Black people have displayed incredible resilience in the face of adversity, often forming their own communities as a response to the terrors of racism, segregation, discrimination, and exclusion. These communities were not only places of refuge and unity, but also incubators of culture, art, entrepreneurship, and social change. There were places like Harlem, […]
Boris Kodjoe & Chris Spencer Celebrate Their First Born Children Moving Into Howard University Together
It’s a friendship spanning generations! Boris Kodjoe and Chris Spencer are both veterans in the entertainment world. Kodjoe is an accomplished actor alongside his wife Nicole Ari Parker, the two dominating our screens for the better part of more than two decades. Chris Spencer is also a household name, the comedian, writer, director and producer […]
Abby Phillip Announces New Nightly Broadcast Primetime Show On CNN
It’s a historic moment! CNN just announced a new primetime lineup with journalist Abby Phillip snagging the 10 p.m. ET primetime slot, Deadline reports. The political correspondent cut her teeth in Washington early, working at Politico and covering Hilary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign. In 2018, she joined CNN, thrust into prominence after being berated on […]