Before Serena and Venus Williams, Margaret and Matilda Peters Were The Talented Sisters In Tennis
They paved the way! We all know of tennis phenoms Venus and Serena Williams, but before these Compton icons dominated the courts, there were two other talented Black sisters who changed the landscape of the game: Margaret and Matilda Peters. According to Encyclopedia.com, Margaret was born in 1915 in Washington, D.C. with Matilda being born just two […]
A Foundation Gladly Went Out of Business After Giving $1M to Fund a Black Newspaper In Baltimore
This is real allyship! Lisa Snowden-McCray is the Black brilliance behind Baltimore’s free bi-weekly newspaper, The Baltimore Beat. According to Essence, creating a free newspaper for Black residents in Baltimore that was staffed by Black editors and writers has always been Snowden-McCray’s dream. Once an editor for The Sun, her and Brandon Soderberg, who was […]
5 Good Reasons You Should Learn More About Josh Gibson
It’s been nearly eight decades since his passing! We’ve been blessed to experience the wonders of so many iconic and pioneering athletes in our time. Nearly all of them stand on the shoulders of giants, and for every one name and face we know, there are 10 that we don’t. One of those may […]
This 7-Year-Old Chef Grilling For His Father’s Special Day Will Make Your Monday
This Texas kid is a hit online and in the kitchen! 7-year-old Karter has big dreams! He grew a love for cooking at the age of two; now, he’s an aspiring chef, content creator, and business owner. His business, The Chef Karter Kollection, is a “taste-bud popping custom spice line” full of natural spices, honey, and […]
Here’s a List Of All the Black Artists Inducted Into the First Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony
It’s been almost four decades since that first class! On January 23, 1986, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted its first class of artists at a ceremony held at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City, MyRadioLink reports. The inaugural class was one to remember, featuring a number of rock pioneer performers like Elvis Presley, Buddy […]
Here’s A List Of All The Black Artists Inducted Into The First Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall Of Fame Ceremony
It’s been almost four decades since that first class! On January 23, 1986, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted its first class of artists at a ceremony held at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City, MyRadioLink reports. The inaugural class was one to remember, featuring a number of rock pioneer performers like Elvis Presley, Buddy […]
Morris Brown College Secures First Multi-Million Dollar Grant In 20 Years
Morris Brown College is back and better after receiving a $2.6M grant, AJC reports. After overcoming losing their accreditation, students, and federal funding, Morris Brown College just received a big break, putting them on a path to come back stronger than ever. U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock was able […]
These Hit Songs By Wilson Pickett Are Perfect For Your Sunday Cleaning Playlist
January 19th marks 17 years since his transition. Wilson Pickett was born March 18, 1941 in Prattville, Alabama, the fourth of 11 children, WilsonPickett.com reports. He grew up to be one of the most prolific r&b/rock & roll singers of our time and is considered one of the founding fathers of soul music. Over the course of […]
Here’s Everything You Never Learned About Weeksville, The Once Thriving Black Community In Brooklyn
It was located in what is now Bed-Stuy! Over the years there’s been a resurgence in interest regarding Black life pre and post-slavery. New knowledge has emerged regarding the origins of enslavement in America and its continuous impact on Black life, various contributions of Blacks during and after the Civil War in major American cities, and the presence of […]
This Mom Quit Her Six-Figure Job to Launch a Self-Care Retreat For Black Women
Dr. Toscha L. Dickerson is an international speaker, bestselling author, and the CEO of Dickerson Management & Associates. She recently quit her six-figure job to pursue her business full-time with her 11-year-old daughter, Black Enterprise reports. The certified Clarity and Stress Management coach educates women on how to take care of themselves and understands that […]