Grandchildren of University of Kentucky’s First Black Grad Honoring Grandmother’s Legacy
They’re making sure their late grandmother’s legacy lives on! The grandchildren of the University of Kentucky’s (UK) first Black graduate are honoring their grandmother’s legacy, WKYT reports. Mary Ann Henderson made history as the first Black graduate at the University of Kentucky, earning a master’s degree from the University’s College of Education, the NKAA Database […]
Billionaire Robert F. Smith Announces $1.8 Million In Microgrants For HBCU Students
He’s back at it again! Billionaire Robert F. Smith just announced $1.8 million in microgrants for HBCU students, Essence reports. Smith has been working overtime to ensure he does all he can to help create generational wealth for students of color. In 2019, he paid off the student loan debt for the entire graduating class of Morehouse […]
Black Twitter Users Are Flooding The Internet With Hilarious Black History Questions
Be prepared to chuckle! Black Twitter users are flooding the internet with hilarious “Black history” questions. Twitter is a popular social media platform that people go to daily for a number of things, news stories, hot topics, conversation, etc. Black Twitter, however, is its own planet, filled with hilarious commentary about issues that are germane […]
Disney Honors Imagineer Lanny Smoot, Owner Of Over 100 Patents, The Most Of Any Disney Employee
He’s behind all the magic! Disney honored imagineer Lanny Smoot, the owner of more than 100 patents, the most of any Disney employee. According to Disney Parks, Smoot has been with the company for more than two decades, his passion for creating and inventions inspired by his father. “Growing up, our family did not have […]
Fisk University Now Has The First HBCU Intercollegiate Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Program
It’s just one of many expansions to their athletic roster! Fisk University just launched the first HBCU Intercollegiate Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Team, Fisk.edu reports. The university has a long reputation as a leader in academic and social justice excellence, boasting a legacy of esteemed faculty members such as W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington […]
Baltimore Ravens Name New President, Hampton University Alumnus Sashi Brown
He’ll be just one of two Black team presidents in the entire league! The Baltimore Ravens have named their new team president, Hampton University alumnus Sashi Brown, The Baltimore Sun reports. Brown holds an undergraduate degree from Hampton, going on to graduate from Harvard Law School before getting his start as an attorney in 2002 […]
University of Alabama Renames School Building In Honor of First Black Student, Autherine Lucy Foster
The building was formerly named after a Klansman. The University of Alabama has renamed a school building in honor of their first Black student, Autherine Lucy Foster, AL.com reports. Autherine Lucy Foster was the first Black student to enroll in courses at the University of Alabama, more than six decades ago. There, she faced a […]
Patrice Banks Is Disrupting The Auto Industry With Her Combination Mechanic Shop And Nail Salon
She’s an industry disrupter! Patrice Banks is disrupting the automotive industry with her business, Girls Auto Clinic. It is a one-stop-shop where customers can get their car fixed, receive quality education on what it needs, and get a manicure while they wait. Eight years ago, Banks was inspired to create a change in the automotive […]
Jason Onyediri Makes History As First Black Editor In Chief Of Texas Law Review
He hopes he inspires others to follow in his footsteps! Jason Onyediri is making history as the first Black editor in chief of the Texas Law Review, Kera News reports. The Texas Law Review is an independent legal scholarship journal, edited and published solely by students at the University of Texas School of Law. Established […]
Louisiana Senior Earns $4.5M In Scholarships, Accepted To More Than 100 Schools
She’s also valedictorian of her class! A Louisiana senior has earned $4.5 million in scholarships and has been accepted to more than 100 schools, WAFB News reports. Kassidy Parnell is a senior at Tara High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. There, she has excelled, dual enrolling at the Baton Rouge Community College where her current […]