Her Excellency! Rihanna Named 11th National Hero of Barbados
A modern day heroine! Music mogul Rihanna was just named the 11th national hero of Barbados, CNN reports. This past October, Barbados elected its first Black woman president, simultaneously announcing its split from the British monarchy, nearly 400 years after the first English ship arrived on the Caribbean islands. During its presidential inauguration of Sandra […]
Mom Goes Half On An Investment Property With Daughter For Her Birthday
These are the types of gifts we want to give! A mom went half on an investment property with her daughter for her birthday. Kezia M. Williams is founder of The Black upStart, an organization that trains Black entrepreneurs, and creator of the “My Black Receipt” movement, which is dedicated to encouraging people to spend […]
Meet The Black Educator Who Inspired Adele’s Love of Literature & English
Black teachers matter! During a recent ITV concert special, “An Audience with Adele,” the British soul singer who is known for surprising fans at her concert got a surprise of her own. During the taping of the concert, Adele took a question from award-winning actress Emma Thompson, who asked the superstar if there was anyone […]
Tabitha Brown Set To Launch New Preschool Learning Series With YouTube
Ooh God we thank you…something for the kids! Tabitha Brown is set to launch a new preschool learning series with YouTube Originals, 21 Ninety reports. Brown just keeps giving us feel-good creativity in the world and we can’t get enough of it! The vegan influencer turned bestselling author is now bringing her talents to the […]
This Black-Owned Bookstore is Delivering Books On Horseback
Watch out Amazon! This Black-owned bookstore is delivering books on horseback. Jeannine A. Cook is the owner of Harriett’s Bookshop, an independent bookstore located in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia. Established in February 2020, the bookstore, named for freedom fighter Harriet Tubman, is on a mission to “celebrate women authors, artists, and activists under the […]
Cheryl Boone Issacs Set To Lead ASU’s Sidney Poitier New American Film School
She’s committed to broadening inclusion in the film industry! Veteran film executive Cheryl Boone Issacs has been tapped to lead Arizona State University’s (ASU) Sidney Poitier New American Film School, AZCentral reports. Earlier this year, ASU announced that it would be naming its new film school after legendary actor Sidney Poitier. The new school boasts […]
Janet Rollé Makes History As First Black CEO Of The American Ballet Theatre
She credits dance as the core of her life’s work! Janet Rollé has made history as the first Black woman to become CEO of the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) in its 65-year-history, The Philadelphia Tribune reports. Rollé honed her skills in the business as executive vice president and chief marketing officer at CNN Worldwide. She went […]
First She Got Into All Eight Ivy League Schools, Now She’s A Rhodes Scholar
She just keeps raising the bar! A DC native who was previously accepted to all eight Ivy League schools is now a 2022 Rhodes Scholar, WUSA 9 reports. Samantha “Sam” O’Sullivan’s name first started ringing bells when she was accepted to all eight Ivy League schools in 2018. A DC native, O’Sullivan attended School Without […]
Remembering Lee Elder, A Trailblazer Who Broke Barriers In Golf
We’ve gained another honorable ancestor. The first Black golfer to play at the Masters, Lee Elder, has joined the ancestors. He was 87. The PGA Tour announced his passing via Twitter Monday morning. Lee Elder has passed away at the age of 87. In 1975, he made history as the first African American to compete […]
Remembering Virgil Abloh, a Fashion Icon and Barrier Breaker
Gone too soon. Virgil Abloh, the designer that broke barriers in the fashion industry, joined the ancestors Sunday after a private two-year battle with a rare cancer, cardiac angiosarcoma. He was 41. His family confirmed his passing via Instagram. “We are devastated to announce the passing of our beloved Virgil Abloh, a fiercely devoted father, […]