Aliyah Griffith Makes History As First Black UNC Student To Get Graduate Degree In Marine Sciences
She’s living out her dreams! Aliyah Griffith recently made history as the first Black University of North Carolina (UNC) student to obtain a graduate degree in marine sciences, The Daily Tar Heel reports. Griffith first became interested in marine sciences when she was just 5 years old during a trip to SeaWorld with her family. […]
Lupita Nyong’o’s ‘Warrior Women’ Documentary Set To Air On Smithsonian Channel
She’s unveiling the history of a forgotten army! Lupita Nyong’o’s ‘Warrior Women’ documentary is set to air on the Smithsonian Channel, Deadline reports. Nyong’o starred in Marvel’s Black Panther as Nakia, a fierce warrior who worked alongside T’Challa, played by the late Chadwick Boseman, to build up the fictional city of Wakanda. Nakia is also […]
Morris Chestnut Honored With Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
He deserves his flowers! Morris Chestnut was recently honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Fox 11 Los Angeles reports. Veteran actor Morris Chestnut has been a cultural staple for more than three decades, appearing in iconic cult classics such as “The Best Man,” “Two Can Play That Game,” “The Brothers,” and […]
Sen. Cory Booker Moves Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson To Tears With Uplifting Speech
He was being his sister’s keeper! Senator Cory Booker moves Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson to tears with an uplifting speech, The Grio reports. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is at the tail end of her four-day Senate confirmation hearings and while there have been some high moments, like Judge Jackson’s opening speech acknowledging her […]
Educator Experienced Unimaginable Loss, Receives Warm Welcome From Students Upon Return To Work
He deserves all the joy he can get! An educator who experienced unimaginable loss received a warm welcome from his students upon returning to work after a four month leave. This time last year, Caleb Henson was just a normal person, living a pretty great life as a music teacher, even as he navigated his […]
How A Former NYC Teacher Turned Her Home Into A Black History Museum
It is one of the largest collections of Black artifacts in the country! A former New York City teacher turned her home into a Black history museum, The New York Times reports. Elizabeth Meaders is a retired New York City school teacher who first began collecting Jackie Robinson artifacts as a young girl. From there […]
City Of Minneapolis Renames Street In Honor Of First Black Firefighter Captain
More hidden history! The city of Minneapolis has renamed a street in honor of its first Black firefighter captain, KSTP news reports. John Cheatham was born enslaved in Missouri, his family eventually migrating to Minnesota according to Cheatham’s great-great-great-nephew Alcindor Hollie. Family members passed down stories about Cheatham’s life to keep his legacy alive. Cheatham […]
Chicago Senior Gets Accepted To More Than 30 Colleges, Receives Over $1 Million In Scholarship Offers
He’s defying the odds! A Chicago teen has been accepted to more than 30 colleges, receiving more than $1 million in scholarship offers, NBC Chicago reports. Stephen Thomas is a 17-year-old senior at Chicago’s Bogan Computer Technical High School and one of seven siblings raised by a single-parent mom. Despite various challenges growing up, Stephen’s […]
Detroit Man Went From Quitting His Job To Buying A Building For His Car Detailing Business After It Went Viral On TikTok
He did it all with the help of his mom! A Detroit man, who quit his job and started detailing cars in his driveway full-time, purchased a building for his business after it went viral on TikTok, Detroit Free Press reports. Daviant “Dae” Palmer has been enamored with cars since he was just three years old. In April […]
Notre Dame Women’s Basketball Coach Niele Ivey and Son Jaden Both Enter Sweet 16 Of NCAA Tournament
Like mother, like son! Notre Dame women’s basketball coach Niele Ivey and her son Jaden have both entered the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament, Sports Illustrated reports. Niele Ivey is the head coach of Notre Dame’s women’s basketball team, and her son Jaden is a sophomore guard at Purdue. Throughout the NCAA tournament, Niele […]