Kindergarten Student Dedicates Graduation Speech To His Late Mother
He memorized this speech perfectly! Some moments touch the deepest parts of our hearts like the fourth grader who saved his classmates life, or the teen who walked two hours to graduation and was gifted with a full scholarship and new car. Such was the case during a recent kindergarten graduation ceremony, where 6-year-old Jaxon Carter stole the […]
Gallaudet Hosts Grad Ceremony For Former Black Deaf Students Denied Diplomas Due To Segregation
This is seven decades overdue! While Gallaudet University is a global leader in education for deaf and hard of hearing students today, the Washington, D.C. based institution wasn’t always as inclusive, Black Enterprise reports. Former students and teachers who were Black faced severe discrimination, existing on campus as “others” as a result of the segregation […]
President Biden Honors Emmett Till & Mother Mamie Till-Mobley With New National Monument
A worthy cause! President Biden has announced a new national monument honoring Emmett Till and his late mother Mamie Till-Mobley, Reuters reports. Just 14 years old at the time of his gruesome killing, Till was visiting family in Money, Mississippi from his home in Chicago when false allegations from a white woman resulted in his […]
The True Entrepreneurial Magic of Earvin “Magic” Johnson
He’s the real Wizard Kelly! Everybody is aware of the greatness that is Earvin “Magic” Johnson, but few know the details of his extensive work off the court. A pioneering force in basketball, Johnson found his passion for the game at an early age. The Lansing, Michigan native would practice his basketball skills all day, […]
Heinz Is Committing $1 Million To Black-Owned Food Businesses
This is the company’s third year in a row! Heinz, the food processing company known best for their signature ketchup, has announced a $1 million commitment in grants for Black-owned food businesses, Black Enterprise reports. In 2020, Heinz entered a multi-year partnership with The LEE Initiative and Southern Restaurants for Racial Justice (SRRJ) with the […]
Mielle Organics Makes History As The WNBA’s First Textured Hair Care Partner
A perfect match! The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) just announced that Black woman-founded hair care brand Mielle Organics is its newest official partner, AfroTech reports. The news is historic, making the brand the league’s first ever textured hair care partner. Mielle founder Monique Rodriguez took to social media to share the good news and […]
New Showtime Doc About Legendary Rapper Biz Markie Set To Release On Hip Hop’s 50th Birthday
Nobody beats the Biz! Marcel Theo Hall, known professionally as Biz Markie was born in Harlem in 1964. Growing up in the golden age of hip hop, he emerged as a talent during the ‘80s, getting his start as a beatboxer for rapper Roxanne Shanté. Biz parlayed that success into a successful solo career, releasing […]
Here’s A List Of Scholarships For Black Students By Scholaroo App
College application season just got that much easier! Scholaroo is an app aimed at making finding college scholarships easier. The app allows students to search for scholarships across a number of markers including college major, state, grade level, gender and now by demographic. Recently, the platform aggregated a list of scholarship opportunities for Black students, […]
Morehouse College Gathers For Dedication Of John Lewis Forever Stamp
A momentous occasion! Hundreds gathered in Atlanta, Georgia this past weekend for the dedication ceremony of the John Lewis Forever Stamp, Fox 5 Atlanta reports. Held on the campus of Morehouse College, the ceremony celebrated the life and legacy of the late civil rights activist, paying homage to him as a true American hero. Among […]
COUSIN?!: Famous Black Celebs Who Are Related In Real Life
It’s not too late to plan a family reunion! We truly believe in the six degrees of separation theory. Somewhere down the line, we all know a friend, who knows a friend, who knows a friend, but in Hollywood, the circles get smaller and the connections run deep. Recently, on July 23rd, we celebrated the […]