The Budgetnista And Other Finance Coaches Are A Part of a New Netflix Documentary That’s All About Money
This documentary is dropping gems! Get Smart With Money is a Netflix documentary that aims to help people build a positive relationship with money with the help of four financial coaches, Black Enterprise reports. Many Americans lack financial literacy. According to Annuity.org, 25% of Americans say they don’t have anyone they can ask for trusted financial guidance, 89% […]
Former HBCU Coach Named First Black Head Coach In Nebraska Sports History
College football will never be the same! A former HBCU coach has been named the first Black head coach in Nebraska sports history, NBC Sports reports. According to The Sporting News, Mickey Joseph is a veteran coach for a number of historically Black universities and colleges, including Alcorn State, Grambling State, and Louisiana State University (LSU). A former University of Nebraska […]
New Jersey Is Honoring Black History and Culture With New $1M Heritage Trail
Governor Phil Murphy has committed $1 million to the project! New Jersey is honoring its Black history and culture with a new $1 million Heritage Trail, News One reports. The state of New Jersey has a rich history littered with the contributions of Black people. From the abolitionist work of Harriet Tubman in Cape May to Fabiana Pierre-Louis’s […]
Fashion Expert Kahlana Barfield Brown Releases New Affordable Collection At Target
Target’s first-ever-of-its-kind collection includes sizes that range from XXS to 4X! Fashion expert, Kahlana Barfield Brown, has just released a new affordable collection at Target, The Cut reports. This fashionista has been on many people’s best-dressed list for a while. A heavyweight in fashion and beauty publishing, Brown was born and raised in Seattle and earned her bachelor’s […]
The TikTok Famous “Corn Kid” Is Now South Dakota’s Corn-bassador
He’s a corn-ivore! 7-year-old Tariq just became South Dakota’s official corn-bassador, TheGrio reports. This young, Black king is cooking up joy with one simple ingredient: corn! Tariq, also known as “Corn Kid,” became a viral sensation on TikTok after a recent interview with YouTube channel, Recess Therapy. He’s gained over 2 million likes on TikTok and almost 4 […]
Lizzo and Nonprofit HeadCount are Encouraging Fans to Vote at Every Tour Stop
Lizzo is saying get up and register to vote! Billboard recently reported that Lizzo and Nonprofit organization, HeadCount, is getting young people to register to vote at every stop on her tour. Melissa Jefferson, also known as Lizzo, is a Grammy award-winning pop artist that has never been shy of activism. The Detroit native claims activism […]
Biden’s Appellate Judge Pick, Memphis Lawyer Andre Mathis, Confirmed By U.S. Senate
He was the longest-standing Circuit Court nominee ever! President Joe Biden’s appellate judge pick, Memphis lawyer Andre Mathis, has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Reuters reports. Andre Mathis, 41, is an attorney with Butler Snow Law Firm; he works with the firm’s Commercial Litigation and Labor and Employment group, and his expertise is representing business and government agencies in issues of […]
The Great Muhammad Ali’s Story Lives On: Ali The Musical Is Headed To Broadway
Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s The Great Muhammad Ali. “ALI” is set to premiere on Broadway in November 2024, The Root reports. We lost Muhammad “The Greatest” Ali at 76 years old in 2016. He was an American professional boxer who made an impact in and out […]
Sparkling Black Girl Magic: Juanita Brown Ingram Crowned Mrs. Universe 2022
She’s putting on for wives all over the world! At 45 years of age, this HBCU alum has just been crowned Mrs. Universe 2022, Black Enterprise reports. Juanita Brown Ingram is a wife, mother of two children, and a Tennessee State University alumna. While at TSU, she obtained her bachelor’s degree in accounting and pledged Alpha Chi Chapter […]
Meet The Former Teacher Turned Millionaire Helping Other Black Authors Make 6 Figures
She’s helping other educators become financially free! Meet the teacher-turned-millionaire who’s helping other Black authors make 6 figures, Black Enterprise reports. According to the U.S. News & World Report, middle school teachers in America make roughly $65,000 annually. The necessary living wage across the United States is more than $67,000 annually, according to Business Insider, and varies from state to […]