Nickelodeon Stars Kenan Thompson & Kel Mitchell Have Announced A ‘Good Burger’ Sequel
Our childhood dreams have come true! During the ‘90s, Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell were teen stars with a legion of kid fans who faithfully watched their comedic skits on the popular sketch show “All That,” and their television show “Kenan & Kel.” “Good Burger” actually began as an original sketch on “All That,” Mitchell […]
Dr. Anita Thomas Makes History As The First Black Woman President In North Central College’s 162-Year-History
She’s a champion for racial and social justice! Dr. Anita Thomas is a native of Louisville, Kentucky who holds a master’s in community counseling and doctorate in counseling psychology from Loyola University Chicago. She served as a faculty member, graduate program director, and associate dean at her alma mater for a decade, making a name […]
HBCU President Launches First Black-Owned Footwear Factory In The U.S.
He’s hoping to create more diversity and inclusion in the shoe business! Dr. D’Wayne Edwards is a veteran shoe designer, getting his start in an entry-level position with LA Gear when he was just 19-years-old, BlackBusiness.com reports. Accumulating more than 50 patents over the course of his 30 years in the business, Edwards has designed more than […]
Recording Academy Names HBCU Alum Nzinga Shaw As New Chief DEI Officer
She’s changing the music game! Nzinga “Zing” Shaw may not be on the Billboard 100, but she continues to rise to the top in the boardroom. An accomplished diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) officer, Shaw is an alumna of Spelman College and holds a master’s from the University of Pennsylvania, Black Enterprise reports. She studied abroad […]
Maryland Zoo Honoring First Black Woman Zookeeper With New Paid Internship
Don’t all sign up at once! Mary J. Wilson was a Baltimore native who got her start working at The Maryland Zoo in 1961 when she was just 21-years-old. Although she had virtually no professional experience, Wilson had a lot of heart and passion for the animals, bypassing the normal profession for women in zoos […]
FAMU Alum Makes History As Vanderbilt’s First Black Woman Neurosurgeon Resident
She’s the first in the University’s 148-year-history! Dr. Tamia Potter is a Florida native and graduate of the illustrious Florida A&M University, Yahoo News reports. She majored in chemistry at FAMU before attending Case Western Reserve University in Ohio for medical school. Getting her career start as a nursing assistant when she was still a […]
Howard University Is the First HBCU to Win a Pentagon Contract and It’s Worth $90M
Will the real HU please stand up? Howard University was just awarded a $90 million-dollar military contract, TheGrio reports. The U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense will be funding a university-affiliated research center (UARC), making Howard University the first HBCU to secure an award of this caliber. At the center, research will focus on “tactical autonomy that will aid […]
National Museum Of African American History Opening New Afrofuturism Exhibit
They’re covering everything from OutKast to Octavia Butler! The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is opening a new exhibit entitled “Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures.” The 4,000 square foot exhibition will feature rare artifacts, interactive technology and artworks to narrate how Afrofuturism has played a role in Black Americans […]
North Carolina Student Gets Accepted To 28 Colleges, Receives $2.1M In Scholarships
And she still has more decision letters rolling in! Candace Stratford told WCCB Charlotte reporters that she knew her daughter Aniya Richardson was exceptional since she was in the 5th grade. “I don’t think there is one thing that I can name that she tried to do that she was not really good at,” Stratford […]
Ludacris’ “Karma’s World” Brand Launches New Satin Sleep Collection For Girls & Teens
This is adorable! In 2020, rapper Chris “Ludacris” Bridges announced the creation of his new Netflix animated series, “Karma’s World,” inspired by the adventures of his oldest daughter Karma. Centered on 10-year-old Karma Grant, the series follows the spunky pre-teen and aspiring musician as she finds her voice, using music as a vehicle to address […]