Celina Smith Wows In NBC’s New ‘Annie Live!’ Adaptation
We’ll love her today and tomorrow!! Celina Smith wows in NBC’s new Annie Live! Adaptation, The New York Times reports. NBC recently aired Annie Live!, its new Broadway musical adaptation of the popular 1977 award winning play that follows the story of an 11-year-old orphan girl named Annie. Abandoned by her parents, Annie lives in […]
6-Year-Old Taught Himself To Dance, Now He’s Starring In ‘The Nutcracker’
This kid is going to be a star! A 7-year-old boy taught himself to dance, now he’s starring in “The Nutcracker,” Newsweek reports. Lamar ‘LJ’ Marshall was just 4-years-old when he began watching YouTube videos of people dancing on a phone gifted to him by his grandfather, who he affectionately calls “Pop Pop.” One of […]
Madison, Wisconsin Launches Fundraising Campaign for ‘Center for Black Excellence’
They’ve already raised more than $5 million! Madison, Wisconsin just launched a fundraising campaign for its Center for Black Excellence, NBC 15 reports. Black community organizers in Madison, Wisconsin are looking to create a center in the city focused specifically on empowering the Black community. The Center for Black Excellence and Culture will be a […]
This Medical Student Is Bringing Representation to the Medical Field With Black Illustrations
Chidiebere Ibe is a Nigerian medical illustrator and a first year medical student disrupting the status quo by “portraying anatomy, physiology and pathology on Black skin.” Ibe’s recent illustration of a pregnant Black woman with a baby in utero has taken the internet by storm as many recognize it as the first time seeing a […]
Online Debate About Kitchen Toys For Boys Sparks Heartwarming Images Of Kids At Play
On rare occasions, the internet gets it right! A debate about kitchen toys for boys sparks an onslaught of heartwarming images of kids at play. Recently, some holiday Scrooges took to the internet to share their loud and wrong feelings about why boys shouldn’t receive or play with kitchen toy sets after a photo of […]
After a ‘No’ From Hollywood, Comedian KevOnStage Created His Own Streaming Service
He isn’t waiting on anybody else to give him the green light! After hearing “no” from Hollywood, comedian KevOnStage decided to create his own streaming service. Kevin Fredericks, known professionally as KevOnStage began his career as a comedian more than a decade ago, building an independent brand that has garnered him millions of followers on […]
Maryland Woman Starts Nonprofit Offering Mobile Showers For The Homeless
She’s giving back in a major way! A Maryland woman starts a nonprofit offering mobile shower units for the homeless, Fox 5 DC reports. Omolayo Adebayo said she first came up with the idea for her organization in a dream four years ago. Adebayo said she dreamt that a man was standing in front of […]
Grandfather Shows The Ultimate Support For His Granddaughter’s Budding Hair Business
Pop Pop understood the assignment! A grandfather showed the ultimate support for his granddaughter’s budding hair business. Recently, 21-year-old A’lea Lynn, who goes by username @Aleaweea on social media, took to her pages to share the progress she’s been making with her budding hair business. She regularly creates video content to highlight her hair skills, […]
Shalanda Young Set To Make History As First Black Woman To Head Federal Budget Office
Shalanda Young is preparing to make history as the first Black woman to head the federal budget office, KTBS reports. A Baton Rouge, Louisiana native, Young holds a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University and a master’s degree from Tulane University. In 2001, she began her career in politics, moving to Washington, D.C. to serve as […]
Will Smith Personally Cut Bonus Checks To ‘King Richard’ Co-Stars
He made sure he did the right thing! According to The Hollywood Reporter, Will Smith personally cut checks to his King Richard co-stars. Will Smith just released his most recent film, King Richard, telling the story of Richard Williams, the father of tennis phenoms Venus and Serena Williams. Smith both produced and starred […]