Kevin Durant Celebrates Inaugural Graduating Class Of College Track At The Durant Center
He’s making sure more students head to college! Kevin Durant celebrates the inaugural graduating class of College Track at his Durant Center in Maryland, USA Today Sports reports. The two-time NBA champion launched the Durant Center in 2019, partnering with College Track, a national initiative that prepares students from underserved communities to pursue higher education. […]
Amazon Announces First Cohort For ‘Black Founders Build With Alexa Program’
They’re creating innovative tech integrations! Amazon just announced its first cohort for the Black Founders Build with Alexa Program. Alexa Startups is looking to support Black entrepreneurship through a new program entitled Black Founders Build with Alexa. Recently, the company announced its first cohort, selecting seven North American startups founded by Black entrepreneurs who will […]
Nebraska Teen Opens Rolled Ice Cream Shop In North Omaha
He’s still in high school! A Nebraska teen has opened his own rolled ice cream shop in North Omaha, WLBT reports. a’Ron Burns is a 17-year-old high school student in Omaha, Nebraska. Recently, he added a few more titles to his resume including entrepreneur and business owner. This week, a’Ron opened Roll-N-Sweetz, a new concept […]
Quinta Brunson Just Made Emmy History With ‘Abbott Elementary’ Nominations
The show earned seven nominations! Quinta Brunson is making Emmy history as the first Black woman to receive three nominations in the comedy categories in the same year, Variety reports. Since its airing, Brunson’s “Abbott Elementary” has captured the hearts of viewers across the nation, depicting the highs, lows, and hilarious moments of teachers in underserved […]
Pure Joy: Watch Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Priceless Reaction To Receiving First Emmy Nomination
This is long overdue! Legendary actress Sheryl Lee Ralph just received her first Emmy nomination in her 50-year-career – and her reaction is absolutely priceless. Ralph has been a regular in households for five decades, starring in cult classics every decade since her debut in staples like Broadway’s Dreamgirls in the 80s, the hit sitcom […]
Legendary Actress Jenifer Lewis Is Getting Her Own Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
She is most deserving! Legendary actress Jenifer Lewis is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Ebony reports. If you are a Black culture aficionado, then Lewis is no stranger to you. A staple in the cultural zeitgeist Lewis is often referred to as “The Mother of Black Hollywood.” Her sharp […]
Mike Grier Is Now The First Black General Manager In NHL History
He used to play for the Sharks as well! Mike Grier is making history as the first Black general manager (GM) in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), ESPN reports. Grier is a veteran in the NHL, playing 14 seasons in the league for four different teams, including the San Jose Sharks. He […]
13-Year-Old Alena Wicker Makes History After Getting Accepted Into Medical School
She’s trying to make a difference in the world! A 13-year-old has made history as the youngest Black person to get accepted into medical school, 12 News reports. Alena Wicker has always been driven, excelling academically and getting accepted to Arizona State University’s engineering program when she was just 12 years old. Initially, her goal was to one […]
Black Hair Care Pioneer, Willie L. Morrow, Has Joined The Ancestors
He was a pioneer of the Jheri curl hairstyle! Willie Lee Morrow, a Black hair care pioneer who popularized the Afro pick, has joined the ancestors, the Los Angeles Times reports. Morrow was born October 9, 1939, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the son of sharecroppers. On the farm, he taught himself basic barbering and chemistry skills, […]
ATL Restaurateurs Derrick Hayes and Pinky Cole Welcome Baby Boy With The Sweetest Tribute To His Late Father
The power couple is building their empire and legacy! ATL restaurateurs Pinky Cole and Derrick Hayes recently got engaged and welcomed their second child. Both Cole and Hayes are public figures in the Atlanta restaurant scene, Cole owning the super popular Slutty Vegan and Hayes making a name for himself as the owner of Big Dave’s […]