T.D. Jakes Makes Surprise $100K Donation to Morris Brown College
He encouraged the graduates to invest in the future! At Morris Brown College’s 2025 commencement ceremony, Pastor T.D. Jakes didn’t just deliver a speech—he delivered a blessing that will echo far beyond graduation day. In a powerful moment of giving and guidance, the renowned faith leader and founder of The Potter’s House church stunned the […]
Sheryl Lee Ralph Gets Emotional After Learning Her Ancestors Were Free People on ‘Finding Your Roots’
What an amazing legacy! Sheryl Lee Ralph has spent her career giving voice to stories that matter. But on a recent episode of Finding Your Roots, it was her own story that moved her to tears—and reminded us all of the power in knowing where we come from. In the April 1st episode of the […]
Charles B. Rangel, Longtime Harlem Congressman, Has Joined the Ancestors
Charles Rangel, the longtime New York congressman and trailblazer for Harlem, passed away Monday at the age of 94, according to The City College of New York. A founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus and the last surviving member of Harlem’s influential “Gang of Four,” Rangel served nearly five decades in office.
Kevin Howell Named NC State’s First Black Chancellor, 40 Years After Making History as First Black Student President
He’s breaking barriers again! Back in 1987, Kevin Howell made history as North Carolina State University’s first Black student body president. Nearly four decades later, his journey has come full circle with a unanimous vote by the UNC System Board of Governors to appoint him as the next chancellor of the university, The News & […]
Holly Robinson Peete Pays Tribute to Late Father Who Was a Star on Sesame Street
The actress spoke up in defense of Sesame Street after the defunding of PBS with a heartwarming tribute of her own! Actress and activist Holly Robinson Peete took to social media to share a powerful reminder about her family’s deep connection to Sesame Street—and why its legacy must be protected. “My dad was the original […]
‘Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks’ Makes History as First Majority Black-Owned Brand Named to Fast Casual’s Coveted Top 100 List
The popular food chain was named top 10! In a moment that merges flavor with legacy and hustle with history, Derrick Hayes, the visionary founder of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks, just made Black-owned business history. His rapidly expanding restaurant brand has become the first majority Black-owned company to land in the top 10 of Fast Casual’s […]
Magic Johnson Pledges $500K Gift, Helps Xavier University Raise Over $2 Million at Centennial Gala
They celebrated one hundred years of Black excellence! At Xavier University of Louisiana’s Centennial Gala, held May 9th, basketball icon turned business mogul Magic Johnson pledged $500,000 to the nation’s only historically Black and Catholic university, Black Enterprise reports. His powerful gesture helped the school surpass $2 million in total funds raised, all earmarked for […]
Developer Melissa Nicole Allen Reclaims History With Grand Opening of Historic Bronzeville Estates in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood, a new chapter in Black resilience is being written, one brick at a time. Maures Development Group, one of Wisconsin’s first minority- and women-owned real estate development firms, has unveiled Bronzeville Estates, a transformative new project led by founder Melissa Nicole Allen. More than just a housing development, Bronzeville Estates […]
Beloved Black-Owned Inglewood Coffee Brand ‘Sip & Sonder’ Opens at Disneyland
They’re bringing Black culture, community, and craft to the most magical place on earth! From the heart of Inglewood to the heart of Disneyland, beloved Black women-owned coffee brand Sip & Sonder has officially opened a new location inside Downtown Disneyland’s Parkside Market. As part of the theme park’s 70th anniversary expansion, the new space […]
Natalia Bryant and Storm Reid Graduate From USC, Proving Black Girl Magic Has No Limits
From freshman roommates to college graduates, Natalia Bryant and Storm Reid just walked into the next chapter of their lives, degrees in hand, history in motion, and a legacy of excellence that is stronger than ever. On May 15th, the University of Southern California held its commencement ceremony at the iconic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. […]