Christale Spain Makes History As The First Black Woman Elected To Lead SC’s Democratic Party
She’s the leader of the new school! Christale Spain is a name you might not be familiar with but we’re here to put her on your radar. She began making waves in 2016, working as a political director for Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign, Black Enterprise reports. She then served as state director for Senator Cory […]
Detroit Celebrates The 100th Birthday Of One Of The City’s First Black Marines
He was a war hero! Lee Newby Jr. was one of Detroit’s first Black Marines, drafted when he was just 19 after the U.S. Marine Corps began accepting African American recruits in 1942, Yahoo! News reports. Newby Jr. served at Montford Point Marine until 1946 during World War II where he was burned on over […]
NBA Star Gary Payton II Surprises Mom With College Degree Just Before Playoff Game
He kept his promise! Gary Payton II is a veteran NBA player and the son of iconic NBA Hall of Famer and shoe designer Gary Payton, Black Enterprise reports. The 30-year-old helped lead the Golden State Warriors to a championship last year and has his hands full with playoffs this year as his team prepares […]
HBCUs stood out for College Decision Day
This marks the first day of the rest of their lives! The transition from high school to college is bittersweet, but the nothing beats the excitement of witness a young person’s hard work pay off — especially when they’re deciding on the college or university they’ll attend. Here are some of our favorite announcement from […]
This Little Girl’s Question To Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Shows The Power Of Representation
Representation matters today, tomorrow and every day after that! White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre made history in May 2022 when she became the first Black person to serve in the position. The impact of her presence recently took center stage during a sweet moment when a young Black girl was called on to ask a […]
Lamar Jackson Becomes Highest-Paid Player In NFL History While Acting As His Own Agent
Know your worth! The athletes are coming for their coins and we love to see it! Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has been in tough negotiations with the team for the last 27 months, this past March announcing that he wanted to be traded, turning up the heat, ESPN reports. Sources say that there were […]
LA-Based Artist Delaney George Debuts New Exhibit Aimed At Empowering Black Women
It’s her first-ever curated exhibition! Delaney George is a Los-Angeles based photographer by way of New Orleans who made a name for herself conceptualizing photoshoots that portray the Black femme experience. George said most of her concepts are inspired works, coming to her through a series of dreams or visions that she’s then compelled to […]
72-Year-Old North Carolina Woman Enrolls In College, Inspiring Us To Never Give Up
She wants people to never give up! A woman named Anniatha McMillan is living proof that there’s no age limit on chasing your dreams. According to Blavity, the 72-year-old North Carolina resident recently enrolled at Robeson Community College, pursuing her lifelong dream of earning her college degree. While it may seem late in the game […]
Howard Alum Becomes One Of The Youngest Black Women McDonald’s Franchise Owners
Ba Da Ba Ba Ba…We’re lovin’ it! Lauren Copeland Mitchell is a graduate of Howard University, earning her bachelor’s in chemical engineering in 2009, BlackBusiness.com reports. While in school, she interned at Procter & Gamble and J.P. Morgan, landing a job at ExxonMobil after graduation. She remained at the company for 13 years, serving in […]
Ice Cube Partners With Jesse Collins On New ‘Big3’ Sports League Docuseries
It’s one of the fastest-growing leagues in the U.S.! Rapper and filmmaker Ice Cube launched the Big3 league in 2017 alongside entertainment executive Kwatinetz, Deadline reports. Billed as a new 3-on-3, half-court basketball league, Big3 gives fans an opportunity to see some of the best former NBA players hit the court for a “player-centric league” […]