Atlanta’s First Black Mayor’s Childhood Home to Serve as Affordable Housing for Spelman Staff
The legacy of Atlanta’s first Black mayor is continuing to make history! This week, the childhood home of former Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson Jr. was unveiled as newly renovated affordable housing dedicated to Spelman College faculty and staff, Atlanta News First reports. The house, originally built by his father, Rev. Maynard Jackson Sr., in 1949, […]
‘Six Triple Eight’ Battalion Receive Congressional Gold Medal for Heroic WWII Service
They’re still getting the flowers they deserve! This week, the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, also known as the “Six Triple Eight,” were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal—the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress, ABC News reports. The unit holds a singular place in American history as the only all-Black, all-women battalion […]
Pamela R. Goodwine Becomes First Black Woman Elected to Kentucky Supreme Court
She’s a trailblazer in every sense of the word! Justice Pamela Goodwine has once again made history. On April 18, 2025, she was officially sworn in as the first Black woman elected to the Kentucky Supreme Court, BET reports. In a ceremony filled with celebration, reflection, and pride, Goodwine stood as a testament to faith, […]
Black Churches Rally to Preserve & Protect Black History at Smithsonian’s NMAAHC
It’s a call to action for the Black community! When Rev. Robert Turner sets out on his monthly 43-mile walk from Baltimore to Washington, D.C., he carries more than a sign that reads “Reparations Now.” He carries a mission rooted in history, resilience, and hope for the future, AP News reports. On April 16th, Turner […]
Oprah Winfrey Selects Tina Knowles’ Memoir ‘Matriarch’ for Book Club in a Tearful, Powerful Moment
The moment was filled with pure emotion! When Oprah Winfrey called Tina Knowles to tell her that her new memoir, Matriarch, would be the next Oprah’s Book Club selection, it was a moment filled with emotion between the two powerhouses. “I’m calling you because I finished Matriarch, and Oh, My God! It is so extraordinary […]
Historic Black Caddies of ‘The Augusta National’ Honored With New 20-Foot Monument
They’re inspiring a new generation of golfers! A special monument honoring the Black caddies of The Augusta National was officially unveiled Thursday at the Sand Hills Community Center — a place many of those caddies once called home, The Augusta Chronicle reports. For nearly five decades of The Masters Tournament, all of the caddies at […]
Alexis M. Herman, First African American U.S. Secretary of Labor, Has Joined the Ancestors
The nation is mourning the loss of a pioneering leader. Alexis Herman, who made history as the first African American to serve as U.S. Secretary of Labor, has passed away. Born and raised in Mobile, Alabama, Herman’s journey was rooted in a deep commitment to civil rights and economic empowerment, the Alabama Business Hall of […]
Chadwick Boseman Bust Unveiled at Dedication of Fine Arts Center Renaming in Hometown of South Carolina
The King has now returned home! In a moving celebration of legacy, artistry, and hometown pride, the Southwood Academy of Performing Arts Center in Anderson County, South Carolina, has been officially renamed the Chadwick Boseman Fine Arts Center, according to Greenwood Online. The renaming ceremony, held this past March, paid tribute to the late actor’s roots and his […]
LeVar Burton to Give Commencement Address & Receive Honorary Doctorate at Howard University
He’s going to remind HU that they can go anywhere and do anything! For generations, LeVar Burton has reminded us of the power of education and literacy to open up a world of possibilities. And on May 10, 2025, he’ll bring that same spirit to the Mecca, serving as the keynote speaker for Howard University’s […]
Meet the Black Creatives Behind Tāst Coffee, D.C.’s Bold New Force in Specialty Coffee
There’s a new brew in town! In a city as rooted in legacy as Washington, D.C., three Black creatives are reshaping what it means to savor coffee with care, intention, and unapologetic cultural expression. Enter tāst, pronounced “taste,” a specialty coffee brand designed to disrupt, created by artist and designer Reggie Black, photographer Obiekwe Okolo, […]