11-year-old Riverside Boy Is Taking It Up A Notch With His Lawn Mowing Business
He plays hard, but works harder! A North Toledo fifth grader is seeing if the grass is greener on the other side with his local lawn mowing business, WTOL11 reports. Tre’shawn Pittard has proved himself to be a friendly neighbor like Rodney Smith, who traveled the nation to provide lawn care to people in need, or Pheonix Brown who was […]
Morgan State’s Marching Band Welcomes First Woman Drum Major In Decades
They’re doing big things! Morgan State University’s Magnificent Marching Machine marching band welcomes its first woman drum major in decades, The Spokesman reports. The Baltimore HBCU has been in the news a lot lately, hitting historic milestones and cementing its legacy for another 150 years while doing so. Last year, Morgan State was one of four Maryland HBCUs […]
These Black Developers Made Homeownership Affordable With Their Sold Out Micro-Homes
The homes are scheduled to be finished by Christmas! A group of Black real estate developers in Georgia have sold out their micro-home community in less than two months, Black Business reports. Investor and real estate developer Booker Washington has developed over $5 million in real estate assets over the past 5 years. Over time, the southwest […]
Chicago Father-Daughter Duo’s Frozen Pudding Line Is Now Available At Walgreens
They failed and relaunched three times! A Chicago father-daughter duo’s frozen pudding line is now available at Walgreens, the Walgreens newsroom reports. Lorenzo and Genesis Bencivenga are the founders of Lorenzo’s Frozen Pudding, a business the dad and daughter started in 2011 as a way to bring in additional income. An army veteran, truck driver, and skilled cook, […]
Meet the 12-Year-Old Star Athlete Who Published a Book and Started a Business
He’s earning straight A’s in the process! This 12-year-old student athlete and entrepreneur is on the road to success between his Children’s book, running a business, and being a star-studded student athlete. Our kidpreneurs make us so proud! There’s so many young kids who work hard to make their visions come true, and we aim […]
Then and Now: Maintaining the Legacy of the First Black Daily Newspaper in the U.S
A century of commitment to Black stories! Because of Them We Can is a platform we curated that is dedicated, in thought and deed, to Black excellence — past, present, and future. Birthed out of a dire need for positive Black portrayals in the media, we are committed to amplifying the best and brightest of us […]
Morgan State Will Be The First HBCU in 45 Years With a New Medical School
They’re expanding opportunities!! Morgan State University may be the site of a new medical school, the first one at an HBCU in 45 years, CBS Baltimore reports. Maryland is home to four historically Black colleges and universities, including Coppin State University, Bowie State University, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Morgan State University. Recently, […]
The Howard University Swim and Tennis Coach Has Been Inducted Into the Athletic Hall Of Fame
This coach is making waves! Howard University’s Swimming and Diving Coach was recently inducted into the HU Hall of Fame during their historic season opener. Howard University is the only HBCU with a Division I swim team, and it has yet to cease to amaze us! From having a presence at the National Invitational Championship […]
Here Are 7 Black Festivals You Have to Attend At Least Once In Your Life
Over the summer, we began to see society get back to pre-pandemic times, some of our favorite events and festivals making a return! As Black people navigate returning to some sort of normalcy, we’re always on the look out for ways to celebrate Black joy. What better way to do that than attending a festival? […]
22-year-old Woman Makes History as the First Person With Autism to Open a Beauty Bar
She just celebrated a birthday, too! A Georgia woman has become the first person with autism to open a beauty bar in the U.S., Black Business reports. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), previously known as autism, is a neurological and developmental disorder that includes a range of conditions impacting social and emotional skills. Sensory issues, repetitive behaviors, food aversions, […]