Common Celebrates Daughter’s Graduation From Howard Law School
He’s a proud dad! Common recently celebrated his daughter’s graduation from Howard University School of Law. Hip-hop artist and actor Common took to social media to share some good news. In a video reel, he shared highlights from his daughter’s graduation from Howard University School of Law. The video shows a commencement program along with a small […]
She Could Become The First Black Woman To Complete Bruce Trail Since Underground Railroad Passages
It’s nearly a 600-mile hike! A Detroiter is set to become the first Black woman to complete the Bruce Trail since the Underground Railroad passages, WDET 101.9 FM reports. Zwena Gray is setting out on quite an adventure, the 20-year-old looking to become the first Black woman to complete the Bruce Trail since the Underground […]
Questlove Partners With Philadelphia PhD Program To Create Scholarship For Creatives
It’s a one-of-a-kind scholarship! Questlove has partnered with a Philadelphia based PhD program to create a scholarship for creatives, The Philadelphia Tribune reports. Dr. Jonathan Fineberg is the creator and director of the PhD Program in Creativity for the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. The program is a unique model, allowing students who are […]
Husband-Wife Duo Are Proud Owners Of First Black-Owned Food Truck At Disney World
And it’s primarily plant-based! A husband and wife duo are the owners of the first Black-owned food truck at Walt Disney World, Travel Noire reports. Robyn and Zak Wallace are the owners of Local Green, a restaurant turned food truck that the couple opened in Atlanta in 2019. The two were inspired to start the […]
Slutty Vegan Now Valued At $100M After Founder Pinky Cole Raises $25M In Series A Funding
The brand is only four years old! Slutty Vegan is now valued at $100 million after its founder Pinky Cole raised $25 million in Series A funding, Forbes reports. Aisha “Pinky” Cole opened her first restaurant, Pinky’s Jamaican and American restaurant, in Harlem in 2014. A grease fire would cause her to lose everything, the […]
Bowie State Student Receives Tony Award Nomination For Performance In ‘MJ: The Musical’
He’s just grateful to be able to tell MJ’s story! A Bowie State student has received a Tony nomination for his performance in “MJ: The Musical,” CBS New York reports. Myles Frost is a student at Bowie State University, the oldest HBCU in Maryland. Recently, the 22-year-old made his Broadway debut, starring as Michael Jackson […]
‘Little Miss Flint’ Mari Copeny Will Receive Changemaker Award At 2022 Billboard Music Awards
She is so deserving! “Little Miss Flint” is set to receive the Changemaker Award at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, Billboard reports. Mari Copeny, also known as “Little Miss Flint,” rose to prominence when she was just 8-years-old, after a letter she wrote to then-President Barack Obama about the water crisis in her hometown of […]
Black Women Horse Owners Make History With First Race Win At Keeneland
They’re hoping to inspire more minority ownership in the sport! A group of Black women horse owners have made history after winning their first race at Keeneland, WKYT reports. The Longines Kentucky Oaks is the second most attended horse race in the nation and one of the longest running, this year marking 147 years since […]
Wiley College Graduates Receive Surprise Debt Cancellation From Anonymous Donor
They’re going into their future debt free! Wiley College graduates received a surprise debt cancellation from an anonymous donor at their commencement ceremony, NBC News reports. Founded in 1837, Wiley College is no stranger to big support, best known for its debate program which inspired the 2007 film, “The Great Debaters,” starring Denzel Washington. Washington […]
Anthony Anderson Achieves Dream And Graduates From Howard University
It’s a full circle moment! According to The Hollywood Reporter, actor Anthony Anderson graduated this weekend from Howard University with a bachelor of fine arts degree. The veteran actor left college nearly three decades ago, dropping out due to financial constraints. Despite achieving success in the entertainment industry and becoming a notable star, Anderson still […]