From The Bronx To New York Fashion Week, Designer Sammy B’s Meteoric Rise To The Top
She’s no overnight success! In the world of fashion, the spotlight on Black designers has been few and far between. While Black style has always heavily influenced mainstream culture, we have often been overlooked and not received equal notoriety as our white counterparts. For sure, there are fashion icons like André Leon Talley, a shooting […]
6 Inspiring Achievements That Black Women Accomplished First
We’re highlighting six Black women from the past and present who are number one! They accomplished inspiring and historic feats that may be unknown, but certainly deserve to be celebrated. They deserve their flowers! 1. Dr. Bobbi Peterson Is the First Black Woman To… Howard University alumna and dentist Dr. Bobbi Peterson was the first Black […]
Three HBCUs in Atlanta Received $5M From Cisco To Empower the Next Generation Of Black Entrepreneurs
We see you, AUC! Leading technology company, Cisco, recently committed $5 million to AUC schools to empower the next generation of Black entrepreneurs, PRNewswire reports. Spelman College, Morehouse College, and Clark Atlanta University are the HBCUs that make up the Atlanta University Center (AUC). Spelman is where notorious Black women like Sydney Wilson, the 14-year-old student that made the […]
101 & 94-Year-Old Florida Couple With 94 Descendants Celebrate Their Diamond Jubilee
All you need is love! A 101 and 94-year-old Florida couple with 94 descendants recently celebrated their diamond jubilee, WFLA News Channel 8 reports. Normally, when you hear something in the news relating to Florida — insert man, woman, couple, dog — it’s always ridiculous. The stories usually sound like: Man Drinking Water Runs Over a Hippo, Couple […]
Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The Birth of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
They were born out of necessity! Historically Black colleges and universities, also known as HBCUs, are a hot topic right now. Everywhere you go, people are talking about ways to support HBCUs as a viable pipeline for closing the gap on a number of social ills predominantly impacting Black and brown youth. From the resurgence of […]
Cort Theater Being Renamed In Beloved Actor James Earl Jones’ Honor
We told you it was happening! Broadway’s Cort Theater was just renamed in honor of beloved actor, James Earl Jones. 91-year-old James Earl Jones is a staple in the Black community. Jones has worked in a plethora of movies and we can recognize his voice acting features from a mile away. Some of his greatest work includes […]
West Philly Man Treks 400-Mile Underground Railroad Route In Honor Of Harriet Tubman
He called it his Walk to Freedom! A West Philadelphia man trekked a 400-mile Underground Railroad route in honor of Harriet Tubman, NBC News reports. Kenneth Johnston is a self-proclaimed walking artist, a title held by a growing network of people who view walking as a form of art praxis. The West Philadelphia native said he’s always had […]
Malcolm X Named First Black Hall Of Fame Honoree In Nebraska 57 Years After Assassination
Just 15 years ago, he was rejected! Malcolm X was just named the first Black Hall of Fame honoree in Nebraska 57 years after his assassination, ABC News reports. Malcolm X was the son of civil rights activists, born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska. His father, Earl Little, was a Baptist minister and the […]
This Month in Black History: Important Things That Happened In September That You Never Learned
We’re kicking off fall with Black history facts! Here’s some Black history that you may not have learned, brought to you by Black Facts: September 1 1867 – Robert T Freeman becomes the first Black person to graduate from Harvard Dental School. 1975 – Gen. Daniel (“Chappie”) James Jr. promoted to rank of four-star general and […]
Zendaya Just Became The First Black Woman to Win an Emmy Twice For Lead Actress
She celebrated a birthday and an Emmy this month! The 26-year-old actress just made history with her two-time win for “Lead Actress in a Drama Series” at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, Harper’s Bazaar reports. Oakland native, Zendaya Coleman, is a young actress and singer. From Disney Channel to films, her acting career continues to flourish. She […]