This 9-Year-Old Made History After Becoming the Second Youngest Person Ever to Graduate High School
He wants to be an astrophysicist! 9-year-old David Balogun just made history as the second youngest high school graduate. From Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Balogun’s love for learning was cultivated by his parents Ronya and Henry Balogun who both have achieved advanced degrees. According to his mother, raising a young son with extraordinary intellectual gifts is challenging. “I […]
5 Important Things You Should Know About Selma Burke, the Sculptor Behind the Dime Design
More hidden history! Selma Hortense Burke was born on December 31, 1900 in Mooresville, North Carolina, the seventh of 10 children born to Mary Jackson and Neal Burke. She found her passion for art at a young age, parlaying that into a successful career as an internationally renowned sculptor. Burke made a name for herself during Harlem’s […]
Negro History Week: Here’s the True Story Behind Black History Month
Let’s take a look at how we got here! Most people have heard the name Carter G. Woodson, but some may not know why he’s famous or what his contributions to society are. Here’s a quick rundown to get you up to speed about the father of Negro History Week and the true story behind Black […]
Autumn Lockwood Is The First Black Woman To Coach In The Super Bowl
Philadelphia Eagles’ assistant performance coach just made history as the first Black woman to coach in the Super Bowl. We recently reported on Nicole Lynn’s Super Bowl LVII feat of becoming the first Black woman to represent an NFL quarterback in the championship, but when it comes to Black Girl Magic, there’s always more where that came […]
10 Bob Marley Songs That’ll Lift Your Spirits If You’re Experiencing Winter Blues
Light up the darkness! Bob Marley was born Robert Nesta Marley on February 6, 1945 in a rural town called Nine Mile in St. Ann Parish, Jamaica, Rolling Stone reports. He and his mother would eventually move to Kingston, settling in a tenement called Trench Town. While his mother longed for a life outside of the rough neighborhood, […]
Captain Janet Days Just Made History As the First Black Commanding Officer Of The World’s Largest Naval Base
This is HUGE! Captain Janet Days is now the first Black woman commanding officer in Naval Station Norfolk’s (NAVSTA) 106-year-history, 13NewsNow reports. The Chicago native graduated Summa Cum Laude from Old Dominion University and was commissioned through Naval ROTC’s Enlisted Commissioning Program. Within her 24-year career, she’s taken numerous tours aboard: USS Simon Lake homeported at La Maddalena, Italy, USS […]
This Month In Black History: Important Things That Happened In February That You Never Learned
It’s Blacker than ever! We’ve made it past the first month and, if you’re like us, the new year is really just starting. While we’re settling into a new wave of abundant blessings, let’s take some time to reflect on the paths that have already been paved. Of course, it’s Black History Month so there’s […]
These Adorable Childhood Photos Of Our Black Leaders Will Make Your Day
Let’s humanize our heroes! Oftentimes we only hear about the struggles and sacrifices of our leaders. In awe of their contributions and commitment to keeping their legacy alive, we sometimes morph our leaders into caricatures of themselves, forgetting that they are human too. While we are indeed magical, that magic is less Hogwarts and more […]
Meet Bill Powell The First Black Man To Build And Operate His Own Golf Course
William “Bill” Powell was born November 12, 1916 in Greenville, Alabama but grew up in Minerva, Ohio where he spent a lot of time on the golf course. He learned how to golf at a young age and even worked as a caddy. He attended Wilberforce University and played on the golf team until he […]
CEO Tiffini Gatlin Is Set to Make History as the First Black-Owned Faux Hair Distributor on QVC
Latched and Hooked just leveled up! “Never could I have imagined that my first purchase order would come from QVC,” Gatlin said in a recent Instagram post. A full circle moment, she remembers her mom watching and ordering porcelain dolls from the network. Now, on February 4th, she’ll be in millions of homes showcasing her […]