11 Time NBA Champ and Civil Rights Activist Bill Russell Has Joined The Ancestors
The estate of Bill Russell confirmed in a post via Twitter that the NBA legend and civil rights activist passed away today at the age of 88. The statement read: “It is with a very heavy heart we would like to pass along to all of Bill’s friends, fans and followers: Bill Russell, the most prolific […]
Lansing Family Surprises 90-Year-Old Twins With Birthday Party
It was a celebration! A Lansing, Michigan family surprised their 90-year-old twin matriarchs with a birthday party, The Lansing State Journal reports. On July 23rd, twins Leola Watts and Cleola Crawford brought their 90th birthday in surrounded by friends and family. While the twins aren’t exactly sure if it was their 90th, truly believing that […]
Identical Twin Brothers Are Now Both Pilots At Alaska Airlines
They credit their parents for inspiring them! Identical twin brothers are now both pilots at Alaska Airlines, Alaska Air reports. Alex and Alan first fell in love with aviation when they were just three years old. On Sundays after church, their dad would take them plane watching and on business trips, their mom would drag […]
Oldest Living Member Of Largest Black Women World War II Battalion To Be Honored In Alabama
She’s 102-years-old! The oldest living member of the largest Black women World War II battalion is being honored in Alabama, 11 Alive reports. Romay Davis is a Virginia native who enlisted in the Army in 1943, following in the footsteps of her five brothers. There she became a member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory […]
Gladys Knight Will Be Awarded For Lifetime Achievements At 45th Kennedy Center Honors
She is the fifth Motown artist to receive the honor! Gladys Knight will be awarded for her lifetime achievements at the 45th Kennedy Center Honors, Vibe reports. A legendary singer, Knight has been giving us timeless classics for the last six decades. Her group, Gladys Knight & the Pips, had a remarkable run on Motown […]
One Week After Turning 100, Jackie Robinson’s Widow Cuts Ribbon For Late Husband’s Museum
The museum officially opens this September! Just one week after turning 100 years old, Jackie Robinson’s widow cut the ribbon for her late husband’s museum, ESPN reports. Jackie Robinson was a pioneering force in baseball. Throughout his 10-year career in MLB, he made history time and time again as the first Black person in the […]
This 60-Year-Old Mom’s Modeling Is Catapulting Her Son’s Fashion Brand To The Top
Momma keeps the customers coming back! A 60-year-old mom’s modeling is catapulting her son’s fashion brand to the top. Travis Dimeer Terry is the owner of IEMBE, a luxury brand he started in his college dorm room in 2020. The brand features a few specialty clothing items but the highlight is the bags, which can […]
Michelle Obama Announces New Book, ‘The Light We Carry’
She’s letting us all know we’re not alone! Michelle Obama announces a new book entitled “The Light We Carry.” Four years ago, the Forever First Lady released her memoir, “Becoming,” which has since sold more than 17 million copies across the globe, the Associated Press reports. Its sales have surpassed those of any former first […]
NHL’s First Black Official Inducted Into B.C. Hockey Hall Of Fame
He’s earned it! The National Hockey League’s (NHL) first Black official was just inducted into the British Columbia Hockey Hall of Fame, CBC News reports. Jay Sharrers is a British Columbia native, growing up in the city of hope, just two hours east of Vancouver. He and his brother both had dreams of making it […]
Marvel Released ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Trailer & Fans Are Already Impressed
November can’t get here fast enough! Marvel has released the “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” trailer and fans are already impressed with the stunning imagery, and eager to race to theaters for the revival of the Black Panther. According to CNN, the trailer was released during Marvel’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con. After the sudden passing […]