Historic Preservation Trust Commits $3.8M To Preserve 40 African American Historic Sites Across The U.S.
They’re preserving Black history! The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund (AACHAF), a program within the National Trust for Historic Preservation, was launched just six years ago, Black Enterprise reports. Its goal is to commit funding to preserve African American historic sites across the country, already raising more than $95 million for its mission. Currently, […]
Matthew Cherry Shares First Look At New Animated Series ‘Young Love’
It’s a star-studded lineup! Matthew Cherry is the award-winning director behind “Hair Love,” an animated short that went viral, gaining more than 64 million views on YouTube. Centered around the relationship between Black fathers and their daughters, the short centers on a father learning to do his daughter’s hair for the first time while the […]
Dr. Steven Williams Makes History As First Black President Of The American Society Of Plastic Surgeons
It’s the largest plastic surgery specialty organization in the world! Dr. Steven Williams has made a name for himself in the world of plastic surgery, AfroTech reports. Patients regularly visit his Dublin, CA based practice, looking for cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries by skilled professionals. Williams said he was initially drawn to plastic surgery because of […]
Shedeur Sanders Honored As 2022 Most Outstanding HBCU Football Player In The Country
He’s already following in his father’s footsteps! Shedeur Sanders is the son of NFL Hall of Famer Deon Sanders and the budding athlete is already blazing a career path of his own. Having joined his father at Jackson State University when he was coaching, the younger Sanders spent those two seasons really showing off his […]
Corpus Christi Community Comes Together To Celebrate Edna Beaty On Her 100th Birthday
She has more than 100 grandchildren! Edna Beaty has had a remarkable life. Born 100 years ago on June 4, 1923, she’s a national treasure in the community of Corpus Christi, Texas, KIII+ reports. Beaty’s daughter spoke to reporters about her mother’s 100th anniversary around the sun, telling people she has a huge family who […]
Howard University Students Are Fundraising To Re-Launch An Official Men’s Lacrosse Team
Let’s make it happen for them family! Students at Howard University have decided to petition the public for help in making their dreams come true. In an effort to re-launch an official men’s lacrosse team on the historic HBCU campus after an 8-year hiatus, students have launched a GoFundMe with the goal of raising $15,000, […]
New Minimalist Wallet Hopes To Inspire People To Create The Life They Desire
This is a great father’s day gift! We all know the amazing feeling that comes with getting a new wallet, finally having all of your cards organized and not having to dig through purses and around old pieces of gum to find what you need. Well now there’s a solution, the XYKO (pronounced Zi-Ko) wallet from creator […]
This Month In Black History: Important Things That Happened In June That You Never Learned
Another month full of history! The summer season has begun and we’re still churning out the historical facts. June birthed some icons, saw the marking of historic firsts, ushered in world-changing moments, and saw the death of some of our giants. As we continue to pay homage to the past, present and future of Black […]
Arlington, Texas Honors City’s First Black Nurse With Resolution
Just in time for Juneteenth! Margaret Taylor is a native of Arlington, Texas, growing up during segregation, Fox 4 News reports. She was bused to high school in Fort Worth, graduating in 1957 before deciding to pursue a career in nursing. Taylor enrolled in Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital’s nursing program, making history in 1967 […]
Raven-Symoné Set To Receive Trailblazer Award At LA Black Pride
She’s so deserving! The 34th annual LA Black Pride (LABP) is scheduled to return to Los Angeles again this June 30th – July 2nd. A jam-packed weekend aimed at celebrating all things Black and queer, the festivities include wellness activities, a picnic, performances, a ballroom brunch and fundraiser, nightly parties, and a variety of Black-owned […]