A Colonial-Era School Used To Educate Black Children Pre-Revolutionary War Receives $5M Grant
It’s believed to be the oldest building in the country used to educate free and enslaved Black children. A colonial-era school used to educate Black children pre-Revolutionary war receives a five million dollar grant, The Hill reports. The Williamsburg Bray School was a schoolhouse located in Williamsburg, Virginia that educated hundreds of enslaved and free […]
Harris-Stowe State University Names Its First Black Woman President
She’s carrying on a rich legacy! Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU) has just named its first Black woman president, Fox 2 Now reports. Dr. LaTonia Collins Smith is a St. Louis native, growing up in The Ville Neighborhood, a product of the city’s public school system. She went on to earn a degree in social work […]
College Student’s Research Project Turns Into Successful Attempt To Free His Childhood Friend From Prison
Talk about being your brother’s keeper! A North Carolina college student created a project that helped get his childhood friend released from prison 12 years early, The Grio reports. Brandon Harris and Sura Sohna grew up as friends in Annapolis, Maryland, attending both elementary and middle school together. As the boys matured, their lives began to […]
Pamela Culpepper Makes History As First Black Woman To Sit On Prada’s Board
She’s the first in the company’s 100+ year history! Pamela Culpepper is making history as the first Black woman to sit on the board of Prada, Essence reports. Culpepper is the co-founder of Have Her Back, a woman-owned culture consultancy that takes an authentic and holistic approach to diversity, equity and inclusion. Their mission is […]
Kerry Washington Celebrates ‘Black HERstory,’ Honoring Rosa Parks, Wilma Rudolph And Beverly Johnson
She’s paying homage to women who have paved the way! Kerry Washington celebrates “Black HERstory by honoring Rosa Parks, Wilma Rudolph and Beverly Johnson, USA Today reports. Black History Month is always a time to highlight the iconic pioneers who have contributed to our rich present as well as the fearless trailblazers making strides towards an […]
‘Abbott Elementary’ Creator Quinta Brunson Partnered With GMA To Surprise A Philadelphia Teacher
Black educators matter! Quinta Brunson partnered with Good Morning America (GMA) to surprise a Philadelphia elementary school teacher, GMA reports. Brunson is the creator of “Abbott Elementary,” a new sitcom based on a group of Philadelphia public school educators that’s been capturing the hearts of viewers everywhere. Brunson said she wanted to create a show […]
New DJ Academy Is Offering Free Classes For Children In D.C.’s Ward 8
Now this is how you keep the kids engaged! A new DJ academy is offering free classes for children in Washington D.C.’s Ward 8, WUSA 9 reports. Roberto “DJ Quicksilva” Silva is one of the most popular disc jockeys in the country. He’s been named East Coast DJ of the Year and Global Spin Awards […]
Chicago Student Becomes First To Achieve Perfect ACT Score In His School’s 40+ Year History
He earned a perfect score of 36! A Chicago high school student just became the first to get a perfect ACT score in the school’s 40+ year history, Fox 32 Chicago reports. Mario Hoover is a junior at Providence-St. Mel School, a private college prep school established in 1978 on Chicago’s West Side. Hoover is […]
Ketanji Brown Jackson Could Become The First Black Woman To Sit On Supreme Court
She has been the top pick from day one! Ketanji Brown Jackson is set to make history as the first Black woman to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court, CNBC reports. President Joe Biden just announced that he would nominate federal Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. If confirmed, Jackson will make history […]
Meet the Filmmaker Who is Bringing The Untold Story of ‘2 Richards! The African Company’ to Life
Hidden no more! For filmmaker Kamilla Blanche, truth telling means everything. Since starting her career in the arts as a professional actress at the age of 14, Blanche has blazed a trail as one of the original resident actors at the Keskidee Theatre, London’s first Black British theatre company. She went on to achieve a […]