Seattle Mariners Welcome 101-Year-Old Woman To Celebrate Her Birthday By Throwing First Pitch
We all hope to still be that active at that age! The Seattle Mariners welcomed a 101-year-old woman to celebrate her birthday by throwing the first pitch. Mabel Cross recently turned 101 years old, celebrating her birthday with an old-fashioned baseball game. This time, she was the one at the bases as the Seattle Mariners […]
Barack And Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Signs Exclusive Deal With Amazon’s Audible
They are living by the name! Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground production company has signed a multi-project, multi-year first-look production deal with Amazon’s Audible, CNN Business reports. Higher Ground, founded by the Obamas in 2018, produces all types of media from podcasts to film and television. The production company’s first film release, “American Factory,” won […]
Morgan Cato Makes History As NBA’S First Black Woman Assistant General Manager
She just made NBA history! The Phoenix Suns have named Morgan Cato as Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations, NBA reports. Cato, who graduated from Stony Brook University and Harvard Business School’s Executive track, has worked in the NBA league office for the past ten years. Her most recent role was Associate Vice President of Business Operations […]
UPS Teams Up With Pharrell’s ‘Something In The Water’ To Give Back To Local Entrepreneurs
They’re planting seeds that will bloom! Super producer Pharrell Williams just wrapped up a successful weekend after bringing his Something In The Water (SITW) festival to the nation’s capital for the first time ever. The weekend was chock full of activations that included community conversations, a local business marketplace, a pop-up church service, and lots […]
Jennifer Hudson Set To Launch New Talk Show This Fall
The producers of Ellen are behind it! Jennifer Hudson is set to launch a new talk show this fall, Variety reports. Fresh off of her historic EGOT status, Jennifer Hudson has announced a new venture, the multi-hyphenate creative is set to get her own talk show titled “The Jennifer Hudson Show.” Already cleared in more […]
Mashama Bailey Wins 2022 James Beard Award For Outstanding Chef
It’s her second James Beard Award! Chef Mashama Bailey has won the 2022 James Beard Award for outstanding chef, Savannah Now reports. Bailey is an executive chef and managing partner of the popular restaurant The Grey, an eatery she runs with friend Johno Morisano that serves southern dishes inspired by recipes and techniques from Bailey’s matriarchs […]
Florida Teen Survives Traumatic Injuries From Car Accident To Walk At Graduation
She beat the odds! An 18-year-old Florida teen survived traumatic injuries from a car accident to walk at her high school graduation, Good Morning America reports. Khalia Carter told reporters that everything was pretty normal the evening of April 18. She had just spent the day with her best friend playing golf and getting matching […]
Henry Louis Gates Jr. Overseeing New Oxford ‘African American English’ Dictionary
It’s been a longtime dream of his! Henry Louis Gates Jr. is overseeing the creation of Oxford University’s new “African American English” dictionary, The Washington Times reports. Harvard literary critic Henry Louis Gates Jr., is set to oversee the creation of Oxford University Press’ new dictionary of “African American English.” Gates is the director of the […]
LeBron James Set To Open ‘I Promise’ Medical Facility In Akron, Ohio
They’re serving a major need for the community! LeBron James is set to open a new “I Promise” medical facility in Akron, Ohio, CBS News reports. The LeBron James Family Foundation opened its I Promise School in 2018 with a commitment to helping the most underserved and at-risk families and students in James’ hometown of […]
Food Network’s ‘The Juneteenth Menu’ Nominated For Daytime Emmy
The show features an array of South Carolina chefs! Food Network’s “The Juneteenth Menu” series has been nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award, Charleston Scene reports. The Juneteenth Menu is a miniseries on the Food Network that features host Michiel Perry of the Black Southern Belle blog, as she highlights various foods that celebrate the […]