These Maryland Entrepreneurs Have Created A Black-Owned Vegan Pizza Chain In the State
They’re also giving back to the community in a big way! Shawndell Pullam and Ryan Whitfield have been best friends since 1991, Black Enterprise reports. The two grew up playing basketball together, both taking an early interest in becoming entrepreneurs. After graduating high school, they launched their first business creating graphic tees. In 2016, they […]
San Francisco 49ers Foundation Partners With Oakland Unified School District To Empower Black Girls
It’s a transformative program! The San Francisco 49er’s Foundation has announced a new partnership with the Oakland Unified School District’s (OUSD) African American Female Excellence (AAFE) program, 49ers.com reports. The program falls under the school district’s Office of Equity, focusing on city-wide programming and events that are integrated into the student’s school schedule. AAFE will […]
Mother Fletcher, The Oldest Survivor Of Tulsa Race Massacre, Is Publishing Her Memoir
She’s the oldest person to ever write a book! Viola Ford Fletcher, affectionately known as “Mother Fletcher,” is a living museum. Now 108-years-old, she has seen two world wars, lived through two global pandemics and is the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre. Fletcher was just 7-years-old when a white mob ravaged the […]
Ohio Twins Graduate As Valedictorian & Salutatorian Of Their Class
When their twin powers unite! Mya and Madison Glover are twin seniors at Toledo Early College High School in their hometown of Toledo, Ohio, Good Morning America (GMA) reports. Since birth, the two have been joined at the hip, enjoying the perks of having a built-in best friend and the loving competition that naturally comes […]
Meet Carolyn Robertson Payton: The Trailblazing First Black Director of the U.S. Peace Corps
She would’ve been 98-years-young on May 13th! In the 1960s, the United States Peace Corps was established with the aim of promoting world peace and friendship by sending American volunteers to work in developing countries. At the helm of this organization in 1977 was Carolyn Robertson Payton, who made history as the first Black director […]
Youngest Black Broadway Playwright Earns 6 Tony Award Nominations
Jordan E. Cooper is the creator of the play “Ain’t No Mo,” making history at the age of 27 as the youngest Black playwright in Broadway history, The Black Wall Street Times reports. The play is a collection of short comedy skits situated against an Afrofuturistic background and received early support from A-list producers like […]
Buffalo Bills Name Marissa Figueroa As The First Woman To Serve As A Full -Time Assistant Athletic Trainer
She’s making strides! Marissa Figueroa is a California native, holding a degree in Kinesiology from Humboldt State and a master’s degree in athletic training from California Baptist University, Black Enterprise reports. She got her start as an intern with the San Diego Chargers in 2018, working her way up to an assistant position with the […]
Howard University Men’s Golf Team Wins Consecutive Championships
Another one! Howard University’s (HU) men golf team just took home their second consecutive championship, Black Enterprise reports. The historic HBCU launched its first Division 1 men’s and women’s teams during the 2020-2021 season. Soon after, NBA superstar Stephen Curry pledged his commitment to the teams for the next six years. It was the first […]
KevOnStage Studios Debuts New Travel Series Exploring Music & Culture With Grammy Award-Winning Artist evrYwhr
This is going to be good! evrYwhr is a Grammy Award-winning songwriter, singer and producer, best known for his work with Afro-R7B, blending Afrobeats, reggae, pop and soul music, Travel Noire reports. The Port Huron, Michigan native has worked with a number of artists including gospel rapper Lecrae and British singer Leona Lewis. His love […]
This Month In Black History: Important Things That Happened In May That You Never Learned
So many notable moments this month! Summer is almost here and we are excited to keep growing our knowledge. This month we have a ton of celebratory birthdays from notable figures as well as days of remembrance for those who have transitioned. We pay homage to all those who have paved the way and contributed to […]