3 Young Black Girls Who Accomplished Extraordinary Things During The Pandemic
Whitney Houston once said, “I believe the children are our future.” Well, today we’re going to prove her right by highlighting the three Black queens who achieved exceptional things over the pandemic: This North Carolina teen decided to meet her peers where they were at: online. Growing up, Alyssa Rambert felt as though the conversations surrounding […]
Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The First Black Woman In Congress
First clue: She was unbought and unbossed! Shirley Chisholm is one of the most notable and pioneering figures in Black history. Passing away less than two decades ago, Chisholm’s work in civil rights, gender rights, and diversity and inclusion had a direct impact on the political arena we see today. A stalwart for justice and equality, […]
Meet the Impressive 13-year-old Who Competes Against College Track Stars
This young athlete is a powerhouse! This 13-year-old Nebraska teen is going viral for her athleticism and agility. Kevin Patillo and his wife, Lt. Col. Sheree Patillo, have four children — their youngest daughter, Jaiya Patillo, is the one dominating the track. Her father told Dayton Daily News “I noticed that Jaiya started to try […]
Ohio Father Son Duo Are Now Proud Owners In Billion-Dollar Hair Industry
They have the first Black male-owned wig line! A Columbus, Ohio father-son duo are now proud owners in the billion-dollar hair industry, BlackNews.com reports. 41-year-old Dante Lee and his 15-year-old son, DJ, are making history as the first Black father and son duo to own wigs and extensions. A self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur, Lee launched the business in […]
8 Black Designers Who Changed Fashion History Forever
We have centuries of contributions to the fashion industry! It’s no secret that mainstream culture is Black culture and, more importantly, Black style is the foundation on which all things cool exist. Still, many would like to conveniently leave that part out, opting to rename our innate styles under newfangled terminology, but we will never […]
6 Good Reasons You Should Support More Black Authors
Back in 2020 we gave you a list of 29 Black authors you should know. Now, we’ve compiled a list of reasons why you should support them. 1. Black people did not always have the right to write. African-Americans did not always have the liberty to read and write; literacy was once a privilege that we were […]
Misty Copeland launches ‘BE BOLD’ program to bring more diversity to ballet
She’s opening the door for future dancers of color! Misty Copeland recently announced the launch of an after-school program built to bring more diversity to ballet, NPR reports. The ever so graceful Misty Copeland is a ballet icon, but it’s been a long journey to get there. According to Misty Copeland’s website, ballet was her way out; she discovered […]
Black Ambition Prize Winners Just Made It Easier For Everyone To Shop Black Businesses
They’re building something we can all use! The 2021 Black Ambition prize winners have developed software that makes it easier to shop Black, Yahoo! Finance reports. At the end of 2020, music mogul Pharrell Williams announced the launch of his “Black Ambition” initiative. The program was designed to create a professional pipeline for Black and Latinx entrepreneurs building startup companies. […]
Harlem Street Has Been Renamed in Honor Of Esteemed Actress Cicely Tyson
This was long overdue! East 101st Street, between 3rd and Lexington Avenue, was just renamed Cicely Tyson Way, Ebony reports. Cicely Tyson was a remarkable actress who began gracing us with her presence on the theater stage, big screen or the television at 18 years old — all while shattering racial glass ceilings. She blazed a trail […]
Then and Now: Here’s The Latest On The Most Influential Black Athletes From The 80s
What are the greats up to these days? The 1980s was a time when a prolific number of Black athletes began to surface and excel; they were an inspiration to many and transformed the sports world as we know it. We’re listing Black athletes from various sports that have made a huge impact on the community […]