Amber Corbett Makes History As First Black Woman To Represent USA In Miss Intercontinental Pageant
We’re rooting for her! Amber Corbett first got her start in pageants when she was just 11-years-old, The Villager reports. A shy child, Corbett says she was “practically mute,” during competitions but her mom thought it was a good way to boost her confidence and it worked. “I just fell in love with pageantry. It […]
Here’s Your List Of 5 Black- Owned Must Have Back 2 School Supplies
It’s time to start getting them kids ready for school! Summer didn’t even take its coat off before back to school season came bursting through the door. While it’s officially time to put the kids back on a schedule, it also means many of us have already started checking the school list to see what […]
Beyoncé Releasing Limited Edition Tiffany & Co. Collection To Fund HBCU Scholarships
She’s one of one! Tiffany & Co just announced a new partnership with Beyoncé to release a limited-edition collection that will fund HBCU scholarships, Black Enterprise reports. “The Return to Tiffany x Beyoncé Collection” will feature pieces made exclusively for her Renaissance Tour, with 100% of the proceeds going to Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s About Love […]
Black-Owned ‘Scholly’ App Has Been Acquired By Sallie Mae
It’s the number one scholarship search app! Christopher Gray is the founder of Scholly, a rapidly expanding scholarship search app he developed in 2013 after his own experience trying to find funding for college. “I grew up in a low-income household, and I was the first in my family to go to college. I was […]
Morgan State Receives $100M In Research Funding, Largest Ever Investment For An HBCU In Maryland
They’re working to receive R1 status for the University! Morgan State University (MSU) just released the results of Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23), reporting a whopping $100.8 million in grants, contracts and gifts as well as a $27 million Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Morgan.edu reports. The […]
Boeing Launches $1M Scholarship Program To Train Pilots From Minority Communities
They’re working to make carriers in aviation accessible! Boeing has announced a new scholarship program aimed at training pilots from underrepresented communities, Black Enterprise reports. The aerospace giant is set to launch a $950,000 scholarship towards the new initiative, hoping to funnel much needed resources to organizations already doing work on the ground. The scholarship […]
Shuwanza Goff Becomes First Black Woman To Serve As White House’s Chief Emissary To Capitol Hill
She’s well equipped for the job! President Joe Biden has just named Shuwanza Goff as the new director of legislative affairs, Miami Times Online reports. The appointment is historic, Goff making history as the first Black woman to serve as the White House’s chief emissary to Capitol Hill. Goff is a veteran congressional aide, previously […]
Larry Taylor, The First Black Jockey To Ride At Remington, Is Returning As A Trainer
He’s looking to make history again! According to the Paulick Report, Larry Taylor is a former jockey who first got his start more than three decades ago. An Oklahoma native, Taylor accomplished a lot during his time on the track, boasting 14,257 mounts, 1,629 wins, and $17 million earned during his riding career. Taylor made […]
The Black and Missing Foundation: A Beacon of Hope in Search of the Lost
They’re making sure our people get the coverage they deserve! Recently, there has been renewed coverage for missing Black girls in America. The case of Carlee Russell sparked national media attention, and while the entire incident turned out to be an unfortunate hoax, it sparked conversation regarding a real issue, the usual lack of widespread […]
Beyoncé, Blue Ivy And Six Other Powerful Mother Daughter Duos Changing The Game
They get it from their mamas! Recently, the internet has been abuzz since Blue Ivy made her appearance on the Renaissance tour, blowing fans away with her talent alongside superstar mom Beyoncé. One of the greatest entertainers of our generation, Bey also has the stats to prove it, recently making history again as the woman artist […]