First Black-Woman Led Community Solar Company Set To Build Solar Farm in Baltimore
She’s looking to create more access to solar power for all! The first Black-woman led community solar company has now partnered with the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) to build a solar farm in Baltimore, Afro.com reports. Kristal Hansley is the founder and CEO of WeSolar, a company she started in 2020 to give […]
Emma Grede Makes History As First Black Woman Investor On ‘Shark Tank’
She wants to pave the way for other Black women entrepreneurs! Emma Grede is making history as the first Black woman investor on Shark Tank, Distractify reports. Grede is the daughter of immigrant parents hailing from Jamaica and Trinidad. She grew up in East London, raised by a single mom as one of four girls. […]
Breonna Taylor Justice Advocate Keturah Herron Named One of USA Today’s ‘Women of the Year’
She’s also the first openly LGBTQ state representative in Kentucky! Breonna Taylor justice advocate Keturah Herron has been named one of USA Today’s “Women of the Year,” The Grio reports. Herron got her start as a lobbyist with the ACLU of Kentucky, joining in 2019 where she focused on shifting legislation around juvenile justice. When […]
Black Woman Edtech Founder Raises $12.1 Million In Venture Capital To Fight Against Chronic Absenteeism In K-12 Schools
She had to fail first to find the winning formula! A Black woman edtech founder attracted $12.1 million in venture capital, Forbes reports. Joanna Smith is the CEO of AllHere, an edtech company she founded with the goal of curbing chronic absenteeism in K-12 schools. Smith first got the idea for the app while working […]
Austin Independent School District Names First Black Chief Of Police
He’s been with the department for 10 years! The Austin, Texas Independent School District (ISD) has named its first Black chief of police, Fox 7 Austin reports. The Austin ISD Police Department is composed of “76 full-time officers, including 43 School Resource Officers, 8 Patrol Officers, and 4 Detectives.” There are also 75 civilian staff […]
Jordan Brand And Howard University Announce 20-Year Partnership
We love an HBCU win! Howard University’s The Dig recently reported on a 20-year partnership between Nike’s Jordan Brand and Howard University. Howard University’s athletic department is coming out of a deal with Under Armour and will soon be sponsored by Michael Jordan and Nike’s own Jordan Brand at the end of the summer. This […]
Black Joy Advocate And Writer Gifts Friend With His Very Own Action Figure
This is what Black brotherhood is all about! An Ohio writer and Black joy advocate gifted a friend with his very own action figure and the moment is all the joy you’ll need this week! Damon Mosley is an Ohio-based writer, producer, and creator of #SmileForWe, an online photo campaign he started post-pandemic to highlight […]
Kenan Thompson Set To Host 74th Emmy Awards
He is officially “all that!” NBC and Television Academy has chosen comedian and actor Kenan Thompson to be the host of the 74th Annual Emmy Awards this September. Thompson is not new to the hosting game, he hosted the 2021 Kids’ Choice Awards and 47th People’s Choice Awards. Now, NBC chose someone from the family, […]
Detroit Psychologist Celebrates Getting Hired At Stanford, Columbia And Harvard
It’s a new kind of Big 3! A Detroit psychologist is celebrating getting hired at Stanford, Columbia, and Harvard universities. Dr. Riana Elyse Anderson is a Detroit-based clinical and community psychologist specializing in working with Black youth and families to tackle mental health issues associated with racism and discrimination. Her work helps clients engage in […]
Fisk University Holds First Gymnastics Practice In School’s 156-Year History
Practicing for 2023 is underway! Back in February, Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee made history when they announced the launching of an Intercollegiate Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Team. The addition made them the first HBCU to offer women’s gymnastics, Fisk reports. The president of Fisk University, Dr. Vann Newkirk shared a few words on the launching […]