Keith Lee Teams Up With Complex to Host New York City’s Debut ‘Family Style Food Festival’
He’s bringing his viral food finds to Brooklyn! When Keith Lee talks, the food world listens. And next month, the viral TikTok sensation is bringing his flavor-forward influence to the heart of Brooklyn with the New York City debut of the “Family Style Food Festival,” Eater reports. Set to take place on Saturday, May 17th, […]
Spelman Alumna Anne Collins Smith Makes History as First Black Chief Curator at New Orleans Museum of Art
She’s making history and bringing it home! Anne Collins Smith has recently been appointed as Chief Curator at the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA), Essence reports. The appointment is historic, Smith becoming the first Black American and the first Black NOLA native to hold a full curatorial role at the museum. But beyond breaking […]
Houston Renames Airport Terminal in Honor of the Late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
The late Congresswoman is taking flight! The late U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a political powerhouse who served Houston’s 18th Congressional District for over three decades, will have her name forever etched into the city’s landscape. On Wednesday, the Houston City Council overwhelmingly approved a proposal to rename Terminal E at Bush Intercontinental Airport in […]
Actress Ayo Edebiri Honored With Her Own Day in Hometown of Boston
Ayo Edebiri just came home, and Boston showed all the love! The Emmy-winning actress and comedian, best known for her role in The Bear, returned to her alma mater, Boston Latin School (BLS), for a visit that was equal parts heartfelt, hilarious, and historic, CBS News reports. The Dorchester native, who graduated in 2013, spoke […]
Actor Brian Tyree Henry Has Heartwarming Reunion With Morehouse Professor Who Inspired Acting Career
He was shocked to see his longtime mentor! Recently, actor Brian Tyree Henry visited the Drew Barrymore show to discuss his new Apple TV+ series, “Dope Thief,” and reflect on his rising star in Hollywood. While Henry recalled his early beginnings and even how Barrymore’s work played a part in his upbringing, the highlight of […]
Ryan & Zinzi Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ Earns #1 Spot & Highest-Grossed Opening for Original Film Since Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’
It was a big weekend for The Cooglers! When Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan team up, history tends to follow—and their latest collaboration is no exception. Sinners, a bold, genre-blending vampire drama set in the 1930s South, just topped the Easter weekend box office, earning a staggering $45.6 million domestically, more than $60 million […]
Barbara Lee Makes History as First Black Woman to Be Elected Mayor of Oakland
They’re calling it a “turning point” for the city of Oakland! Former U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Lee has once again etched her name in history — this time as the first Black woman elected mayor of Oakland, California, according to Vanguard News Group. A trailblazer in politics and a fierce advocate for justice, her election marks […]
Steph Curry & Michelle Obama Team Up to Launch Healthier Sports Drink Alternative ‘PLEZi’
There’s a healthier sports drink in town! NBA superstar Steph Curry and former First Lady Michelle Obama have joined forces to launch PLEZi Hydration, a new line of sports drinks created with wellness, flavor, and the future in mind, CNN reports. The collaboration is an extension of Obama’s broader initiative to promote healthier lifestyles, which […]
Elder Virginia Smith Celebrates 100th Birthday by Reflecting on a Century of Life & Legacy
She’s seen it all! A century of life is a monumental feat, but for Mrs. Virginia Smith, it’s also a celebration of joy, resilience, and history. This past February, just days before turning 100 years old, the Richmond, Virginia native reflected on a journey rich with memory, family, and historical firsts that began in the […]
Kevin Hart’s ‘Gran Coramino Tequila’ Announces $10K Grant Program to Support Underserved Entrepreneurs
He’s helping entrepreneurs who need it the most! Building a business from the ground up is no small feat. It takes vision, grit, and often, money that many don’t have. That’s why comedian and entrepreneur Kevin Hart, alongside his Gran Coramino Tequila co-founder Juan Domingo Beckmann, teamed up with LISC to create The Coramino Fund—a […]