Remembering Autherine Lucy Foster, First Black Student Enrolled At University Of Alabama
She’ll be immortalized in history forever! Autherine Lucy Foster, the first Black student enrolled at the University of Alabama, has joined the ancestors, The New York Times reports. Autherine Juanita Lucy was born October 5, 1929 in Shiloh, Alabama, the youngest of 10 children living on a farm. Determined to get the best education Alabama could […]
Nia Long, Aunjanue Ellis, Quinta Brunson And Chanté Adams Are 2022 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Honorees
They’re all more than deserving! Nia Long, Aunjanue Ellis, Quinta Brunson and Chanté Adams are all 2022 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood honorees, Essence reports. ESSENCE has announced their inaugural honorees for their 2022 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards. Starting in 2008, this is the awards 15th year highlighting women who have been making their […]
Johns Hopkins Doctor Works At The Same Place His Grandmother Once Cleaned
She was able to see him make it to Johns Hopkins just before she passed away. A Johns Hopkins doctor now works at the same place his grandmother once cleaned, CBS Baltimore reports. Dr. Nelson Malone first came to Johns Hopkins Medicine as a student, having no idea of the hospital’s connection to his own […]
Shonda Rhimes And Pat McGrath Get Their Own Barbies In Honor of International Women’s Day
They’re making sure young girls have adequate representation! Shonda Rhimes and Pat McGrath are getting their own Barbies in honor of International Women’s Day, The Grio reports. Mattel recently announced their Barbie Role Models campaign, an initiative aimed at “inspir[ing] the next generation of leaders and dreamers,” set to drop in honor of International Women’s […]
Historic Broadway Theatre Being Renamed In Honor Of James Earl Jones
He deserves all his flowers! A historic Broadway theatre is being renamed in honor of James Earl Jones, NPR reports. Jones was born in Arkabutla, Mississippi, raised on a farm by his grandparents, he initially wanted to pursue a career in medicine before he became an actor. Jones got his start on Broadway, first performing […]
Legendary Florida High School Coach Celebrating 100th Birthday With Drive-By Parade
He’s feeling good for a soon to be centenarian! A legendary Florida high school coach is celebrating his 100th birthday with a drive-by parade, 11 Alive reports. Eddie Shannon is a former Manatee High School coach and Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Hall of Famer. Shannon coached football in Florida for 34 years, helping […]
Serena Williams’ Venture Capital Firm Raised $111 Million To Invest In Diverse Founders
She’s making sure she actively funds the future! Serena Williams’ venture capital firm just raised $111 million dollars to invest in diverse founders, the firm’s blog reports. Williams is one of the most renowned tennis players of our time, holding 23 Grand Slam titles and a number of sports related business endeavors that include fashion lines […]
First Black-Owned Seafood Restaurant In City Island Opens Its Doors
It’s a family effort! The first Black-owned seafood restaurant in City Island, New York has opened its doors, Bronx Times reports. Darryl Lelie is the founder and owner of Seafood Kingz 2, the first Black-owned seafood restaurant to open in New York’s City Island. Lelie recently held his grand opening on February 26th, alongside his […]
Madam C.J. Walker Launches New Hair-Care Line A Century After The Beauty Pioneer First Made History
Her family is keeping the legacy alive! Madam C.J. Walker just launched a new hair-care line a century after she first made history, Glamour reports. Madam C.J. Walker made history as one of the first women to become a self-made millionaire in America, launching her hair-care brand, Madam C.J. Walker Company in 1906. A domestic […]
Hope Chicago Awards Debt-Free College Scholarships To 4,000 High School Students And Their Parents
A multi-generational blessing! Hope Chicago awards debt-free college scholarships to 4,000 Chicago high school students and their parents, PR Newswire reports. A group of Chicago students and their parents were surprised this past week with full scholarships to college, courtesy of Hope Chicago. The program is a new scholarship initiative dedicated to investing $1 billion […]