Tiffany Derry Makes History as MasterChef’s First Black Full-Time Judge
She’s serving up legacy! From a teenager flipping pancakes at IHOP to now holding court as the first Black full-time judge on MasterChef, Tiffany Derry is proof that walking in your purpose will always make room for you, Essence reports. At 42, the award-winning chef, entrepreneur, and founder of Tiffany Derry Concepts has become a […]
Joy-Ann Reid Returns to the Mic With New Podcast “The Joy Reid Show”
She’s back and better than ever! When Joy-Ann Reid signed off from her primetime perch at MSNBC in February, she did so not with a goodbye, but with a promise: “We are not going to stop.” And she meant it. After being ousted in a network shakeup, the pioneering journalist and sharp-tongued truth-teller is taking […]
Melissa Koby Becomes First Black Woman to Create Official U.S. Open Artwork, Honors Althea Gibson for 75th Anniversary
This is a monumental honor! In a groundbreaking moment for both art and sport, Melissa Koby has become the first Black woman commissioned to create the official artwork for the U.S. Open, commemorating the tournament’s 75th anniversary of breaking barriers. Her illustration centers the legacy of Althea Gibson, the first Black woman to win the […]
Megan Thee Stallion & ‘Boondocks’ Producer Carl Jones to Launch New Anime Series on Prime Video
She’s taking her love for anime from the cosplay stage to the creator’s chair! Megan Thee Stallion, the Grammy-winning artist, known for dropping bars and bending genres, just announced that she’s teaming up with The Boondocks executive producer Carl Jones to bring her very own anime series to life, Collider reports. The announcement came during […]
NPR’s Tiny Desk Celebrates Black Music Month With Performances by Amerie, Beenie Man, CeCe Winans & More
They’re giving a sonic salute to iconic albums! This Black Music Month, NPR Music’s Tiny Desk is dialing up the volume on legacy. With a curated, month-long tribute honoring landmark album anniversaries, the platform is taking listeners on a journey through the heart of Black musical brilliance, where rhythm, resistance, and remembrance collide. View this […]
HBCU Grad Rajah Caruth Secures Second Career NASCAR Truck Series Win
He’s racing into history! On a Friday night in Nashville, 22-year-old Rajah Caruth made history once again, capturing his second career victory in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and reigniting a winning legacy for Spire Motorsports. The Washington, D.C. native took the checkered flag at the Nashville Superspeedway on May 30th, ending a 31-race winless […]
Meet the Owners Behind Baltimore’s First Black & Woman-Owned Bodega
The spirit of the corner store just got a Baltimore remix. Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli, the city’s first Black- and woman-owned bodega, is officially open for business—and it’s bringing that chopped cheese heat with it, Black Enterprise reports. Co-owners Ernestine Chambers and Naté Gordon are giving Baltimore’s Fells Point a taste of uptown flavor, […]
Bethann Hardison & Andrew J. Young Honored at Gordon Parks Foundation Gala
They raised a record $3 million for Black artists! Under the chandeliers of Cipriani 42nd Street, a historic evening unfolded that celebrated icons, inspired the next generation, and raised a record-breaking $3 million to support Black artists and storytellers. The 2025 Gordon Parks Foundation Awards Dinner and Auction paid powerful tribute to a number of […]
NiJaree Canady Makes History as First Million-Dollar College Softball Player
She’s rewriting what’s possible for women in sports! When NiJaree Canady stepped away from Stanford University last summer, she didn’t just transfer schools, she changed the game. The reigning USA Softball National Player of the Year, known for leading Stanford to back-to-back Women’s College World Series appearances, made headlines when she announced her move to […]
Jay-Z & Luther Vandross’ First Albums Inducted Into GRAMMY Hall of Fame
Two Legends, One Night of Black Excellence! Jay-Z and Luther Vandross, two iconic names etched in the soundtrack of Black brilliance, have officially been inducted into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame, cementing their places among the most timeless and influential artists in music history. This year, the Recording Academy selected 13 recordings for induction, each […]