45-Year-Old Georgia Custodian Returns To School To Earn High School Diploma And Promotion
He’s living proof that it’s never too late! Elmo Desilva is a custodian at Indian Creek Elementary School in Clarkston, Georgia, NBC 12 news reports. Growing up, Desilva said he had to fend for himself, finding ways to care for him and his siblings since his parents weren’t around. As a result, he put his […]
Musical Icon Tina Tuner Has Joined The Ancestors At 83
She changed music forever! Tina Turner was born Anna Mae Bullock on November 26, 1939 near Nutbush Tennessee, CNN reports. Growing up in humble beginnings, she eventually found her passion in music. By the age of 17, she was living in St. Louis when musician Ike Turner asked her to join his band. “Ike had […]
Tuskegee Airman Celebrated With Alaskan Cruise In Honor Of Upcoming 100th Birthday
Let the celebrations begin! Lieutenant Colonel James H. Harvey III is a retired United States Army Air Corps and Air Force officer (USAF) with a combined 22 years of service under his belt, Black Enterprise reports. Born in Montclair, New Jersey on July 13, 1923, Harvey is one of the last surviving members of the […]
Texas Teen Earns Full Ride To Stanford & Is Graduating With High School And College Degree
She’s ready to take on the world! Sarah Olufemi-Dada is a senior from Cypress, Texas whose future is already shaping up to be extremely bright, KHOU 11 news reports. Excelling academically in high school, Olufemi-Dada took on the additional responsibility of dual-enrollment at LoneStar College CyFair through a program called College Academy. “Students really gain […]
Warner Bros. Just Released The Color Purple Trailer & Fans Are Already Emotional
Get ready to hit the theaters! Last February, Oprah Winfrey announced the revival of “The Color Purple,” a 1985 film produced by Steven Spielberg starring Winfrey, Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, and Laurence Fishburne based on Alice Walker’s 1982 book of the same name. As Winfrey personally contacted cast members to let them know they earned […]
Ludacris Honored With Star On Hollywood’s Walk Of Fame
He’s so deserving! Rapper Ludacris, born Chris Bridges, was honored with a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame last week, CBS News reports. An award winning artist, Ludacris has sold more than 24 million albums, using his platform as a rapper to expand his brand into acting, animation, philanthropy, and a number of business pursuits. […]
NFL Coach Earns College Degree 37 Years After He Left To Pursue Playing Career
He kept the promise to his late mother! Todd Bowles is a native of Elizabeth, New Jersey, WTSP news reports. He played football in college at Temple University under the leadership of coach Bruce Arians. There, he made a name for himself as a standout defensive back, signing with the then Washington Redskins as an […]
Four Graduates Make History As Valedictorians At Spelman College
It’s only the fourth time in Spelman’s 142-year-history! Spelman College is a prestigious historically Black women’s liberal arts school located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia. Recently, the college announced a number of distinguished honors for their recent commencement ceremony, including a keynote speech from Pulitzer prize winning journalist Nikole Hannah Jones and a special […]
How Lorraine Hansberry Made History As The First Black Author To Have A Play On Broadway
She opened the door for Black women in theater! Lorraine Hansberry was an extraordinary playwright who pushed boundaries, challenged norms and brought untold stories to the forefront. As the first Black woman author to have a play on Broadway, her groundbreaking achievements have reshaped the landscape of American theater. Today, we celebrate her legacy and […]
Meet Moms Mabley: The Hilarious Comedian Who Paved the Way for Black Women in Comedy
She deserves all the flowers! There are trailblazers who defy norms, challenge stereotypes, and make audiences laugh from the depths of their souls. Among these pioneers is Moms Mabley, a groundbreaking comedian, who holds a special place in the history of comedy. With her unique humor and unapologetic wit, she shattered barriers, transformed the comedic […]