Deion Sanders to Star in New ‘PRIME TIME’ Docuseries on Netflix
This is what the people want to see! Deion Sanders, a Hall of Famer, two-sport legend, and culture-shapingcoach will be the focus of a new three-part Netflix docuseries titled Prime Time, Deadline reports. After captivating audiences with Coach Prime on Amazon—which chronicled his transformative tenure at Jackson State University—Sanders is ready to take fans even […]
Janet Jackson to Receive Icon Award at 2025 American Music Awards
Janet Jackson is reclaiming her crown center stage! The pop and R&B legend will receive the ICON Award at the 2025 American Music Awards, marking yet another historic milestone in a career that has defined generations, Rolling Stone reports. The ceremony will also feature Jackson’s first televised performance in seven years—a moment sure to remind […]
2x NBA Champion Rajon Rondo Becomes College Graduate 20 Years After Starting At University of Kentucky
After a successful 16 year NBA career, he returned to school to finish what he started! Nearly two decades after dazzling fans at Rupp Arena and across the NBA with his sharp court vision and fierce competitiveness, Rajon Rondo has returned to the University of Kentucky (UK)—not to make a play, but to fulfill a […]
Aliyah Griffith Makes History as First Black Person to Earn Ph.D. in Marine Science from UNC
She’s making waves and history! When Aliyah Griffith @thedrmermaid crossed the stage at UNC Chapel Hill, she officially became the first Black person to earn a Ph.D. in marine science from the university, joining the less than 2% of Black scholars in the field. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aliyah Griffith […]
NFL Star Myles Garrett Honors His Mother’s Legacy With $25K Gift to Hampton University
When legacy and leadership collide, the impact resonates far beyond the field! Myles Garrett, star defensive end for the Cleveland Browns and reigning 2023 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, recently returned to Hampton University—not as an athlete, but as a bridge-builder, investor, and proud son of HBCU excellence. While on campus in Virginia for […]
Angel Reese Teams Up With Magic Johnson to Bring Financial Literacy to Baltimore Teens
Angel Reese is using her star power to shine a light in her hometown! When Angel Reese and Magic Johnson team up, it’s more than star power—it’s legacy in motion. The two champions, both on and off the court, have come together to launch Wealth Playbook, a new financial literacy program aimed at generating real-life […]
Filmmaker Malcolm D. Lee Is Bringing His Classic “Best Man” Series to Bookshelves
They’re picking up where the Peacock series left off! For 25 years, “The Best Man” has been more than a movie — it’s been a cultural rite of passage. From the unforgettable moment Harper’s book shook a wedding weekend to the deeply emotional reunion in The Best Man Holiday and the full-circle wisdom of The […]
Michael Jordan Returns to Spotlight as Special Contributor for NBC’s New NBA Coverage
It’s only right that the GOAT is back—this time with a mic! Michael Jordan, the six-time NBA champion and five-time league MVP who redefined greatness, is stepping into a brand-new role as a special contributor to NBC’s upcoming NBA coverage, ESPN reports. The announcement came Monday during NBC’s Upfront presentation, with Jordan delivering the news […]
80-Year-Old Linwood Riddick Fulfills Promise to Himself, Earns Degree from South Carolina State University
At the age of 80, Linwood Riddick recently graduated from South Carolina State University, earning his Bachelor of Arts in Music, fulfilling a promise he made to himself years ago. Riddick’s journey was not without its challenges. After putting his education on hold to serve in the military, he faced the additional obstacles of segregation, […]
Urania Wilson, Mother of Caleb Wilson, Honors Late Son as She Earns Her Degree at Southern University
Sending a big congratulations and all the love to Urania Wilson, the mother of the late Caleb Wilson, who earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Southern University over the weekend. Urania and her son Caleb had been working toward their degrees at Southern together. Caleb, a 20-year-old junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering, tragically […]