Breast Cancer Survivor Returns To Bodybuilding And Wins Multiple Medals And Placing First
She’s proof that anything is possible! A breast cancer survivor returned to bodybuilding competitions, winning multiple medals and placing first, UChicago Medicine reports. Erica Langley was actively pursuing her dream of becoming a competitive bodybuilder when a surprise breast cancer diagnosis halted her plans. She discovered the lump in her breast after a workout in 2018, thinking […]
These Images Of Our Black Leaders Being Joyful And Living Their Everyday Lives Are Everything
Black joy is everlasting! Black people are dynamic beings who’ve managed to find joy during even the bleakest of times, but we don’t always have access to those happy moments.Over the weekend, Twitter user Tiffany Flowers put out a call to action for people to share images of our ancestors enjoying life. She posted a […]
Maryland Teacher And Howard Alum Is The First Black Woman To Win The Prestigious Global Educator Prize
It’s considered the Nobel Prize for teaching! Keishia Thorpe recently became the first Black woman to win the global educator prize, The Washington Post reports. She was born and raised in Jamaica by her grandmother alongside her identical twin sister, Treisha. The two earned track-and-field scholarships to attend college in the United States. The educator graduated from Howard University in […]
Nina Mae McKinney, Hollywood’s First Black Movie Star, Is Being Recognized At New York’s Film Forum
She’s getting the flowers she’s always deserved. The Film Forum is paying homage to Nina Mae McKinney, Hollywood’s First Black Movie Star. According to The Hollywood Reporter, New York’s Film Forum is running a retrospective of Nina Mae McKinney films, dedicated to providing viewers with insight into the actress’s pioneering career. McKinney began her career in […]
Detroit Teacher Takes Kids To Historic Black Landmark in Idlewild, Michigan, To Help Give It A Little Makeover
They’re giving back to the community! A Detroit teacher took some kids to historic Idlewild to help give it a little makeover, WXYZ Detroit reports. Maria Lawton Adams is a teacher in Detroit, Michigan, who not long ago had transformed the Tindal Recreation Center on Detroit’s West Side to create a haven for youth and seniors. When […]
Meet The Datcher Family, Who Have Owned & Run Their Alabama Farm Since The 1800s
They may be the last Black-owned row crop farm in Shelby County! Meet the Datcher family, who have owned and run their Alabama farm since the 1800s, AL.com reports. The history of the Datcher’s Harpersville farm dates back to before the end of slavery. It tells the story of family and Black ownership throughout American history. The trees […]
Michigan Entrepreneur Set To Open First Black-Owned Television & Movie Studio In The State
It’s named in honor of the Greenwood District in Tulsa! A Michigan entrepreneur is set to open the first Black-owned television and movie studio in the state,MLIVE.com reports. Amaru is a standup comedian and director who credits his inspiration for entrepreneurship to the COVID-19 pandemic and the murder of George Floyd. He recalled the moment he […]
Mikey Williams Makes History As First High School Basketball Player To Sign A Sneaker Deal WIth A Global Footwear Brand
It’s a slam dunk! Mikey Williams just made history as the first high school basketball player to sign a sneaker deal with a global footwear brand, ESPN reports. 17-year-old Williams is one of the most sought-after basketball prospects in the nation right now. He is a 6-foot-2 junior at the new Vertical Academy in Charlotte, North Carolina, and […]
Hyundai Partners With Culture Brands To Launch First Campaign Targeting The African American Community
They’re committed to creating a more inclusive marketplace! Hyundai News recently reported the launch of its first Black marketing campaign, created by Culture Brands. This past summer, Hyundai made history, bringing on Culture Brands as its first Black marketing agency. Founded by advertising veteran Eunique Jones Gibson in 2017, the agency exists solely to bring an authentic […]
First Look Photos Released Of Viola Davis As Michelle Obama In New Showtime Drama
This is going to be so good! First look photos were just released of Viola Davis as Michelle Obama in a new Showtime drama, Vulture reports. In August 2019, Showtime announced a new drama focused on first ladies personal and political lives in the White House. Veteran actress Viola Davis signed on to star in the series. In […]