Quinta Brunson Partners With Box Tops To Give Back To Educators
She’s just keeps on paying it forward! Quinta Brunson has partnered with Box Tops to give back to educators, Fast Company reports. The Abbott Elementary creator has been making sure to honor educators in everything she does, recently partnering with Scholastic and Good Morning America to give over $60,000 worth of resources to a school in Philadelphia […]
Louisiana Mother And Daughter Will Graduate Together From Grambling State University
They both are finally embarking on their dreams! A Louisiana mother and daughter are set to graduate together from Grambling State University, MyArklamiss reports. Suzzon Jiles is a 48-year-old mother of two who says she spent most of her life putting her children first, choosing to finally go back and get her high school diploma at […]
Chicago Community Trust CEO Helene Gayle Named Next President Of Spelman College
She wants to have a hand in shaping young Black women! The Chicago Community Trust CEO has been named the next president of Spelman College, WBEZ Chicago reports. The Trust is an organization that was established more than 100 years ago to bring together private donors, nonprofits and local residents together under one philanthropic arm. […]
Philly Mural Raising Awareness And Funds For The Freedom Of Incarcerated Black Mothers
They’re using art to push policy! A Philadelphia mural is raising awareness and funds to bail out incarcerated Black mothers, The Philadelphia Tribune reports. A new mural on Philadelphia’s Spring Garden Street is raising a pertinent message about incarcerated Black women. The installation, courtesy of The People’s Paper Co-op, is an effort to raise money […]
Michelle Obama Honors Her Mother With A Special Exhibit In The Obama Presidential Center Museum
What a beautiful tribute! Michelle Obama shares a heartwarming message honoring her mom for Mother’s Day, ABC News reports. Just in time for Mother’s Day, the Forever First Lady released a tribute of her own, honoring her mother, Marian Robinson. The video reflects on Obama’s own childhood and the nostalgic memories she holds near and […]
Black High School Valedictorian Finally Honored 38 Years After Her Graduation
It was a wrong that needed to be made right! A Black high school valedictorian has finally been honored 38 years after her graduation, The Guardian reports. Tracey Meares was a senior in 1984, on her way to becoming Springfield High’s first Black valedictorian. The Illinois native was ecstatic but in the days leading up […]
Janelle Monáe To Portray The Legendary Josephine Baker In New ‘De La Resistance’ Series
This is going to be good! Janelle Monáe is set to star in the new De La Resistance series as legendary entertainer and activist Josephine Baker, Deadline reports. Eight-time Grammy nominee, Janelle Monáe, has just announced that she will be starring in a new television series as legendary entertainer Josephine Baker, even previewing her announcement in a […]
Bowie State University Is Now The First HBCU To Sponsor National PBS Documentaries
The documentaries are required viewing! Bowie State University is now the first historically Black university to sponsor national PBS documentaries, BowieState.edu reports. Bowie State is the first HBCU founded in Maryland, established in Baltimore in 1865. The University provides a liberal arts education with an emphasis on science, technology, cybersecurity, teacher education, business and nursing disciplines. […]
Karine Jean-Pierre To Become First Black White House Press Secretary
She’s been putting in the work! Karine Jean-Pierre is making history as the first Black person to become White House press secretary, CNN reports. Jean-Pierre’s current position is as the White House’s principal deputy press secretary, one of seven members on President Biden’s all women communications team. She previously served as an adviser to the […]
Deion Jamison Is South Carolina’s First Black Male Teacher Of The Year
He’s also the first public charter school teacher to hold the title! Deion Jamison is making history as South Carolina’s first Black male Teacher of the Year, WRDW reports. Jamison is an Orangeburg, South Carolina native who was inspired to pursue a career in education after recognizing the disparities in education and opportunities across districts, […]