Kenyan Runner Makes History As First To Win Olympic Gold & New York City Marathon
She’s raking up some major wins! A Kenyan runner made history as the first to win both Olympic gold and the New York City Marathon, Essence reports. Peres Jepchirchir took home a gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics’ marathon this summer. This weekend, the Kenyan runner also took first place in the New York City […]
New Black Western, ‘The Harder They Fall,’ Pays Homage To Real-Life Figures Including Late, Great, Chadwick Boseman
It’s been getting great reviews! A new Black western, The Harder They Fall, pays homage to real-life figures, including the late, great Chadwick Boseman. According to Essence, the new film was written, directed, and scored by Jeymes Samuel, a British singer and songwriter turned producer. The film was executive produced by Jay Z. It features stars such as […]
Georgia Grandmother & Grandson Hit The Polls To Vote Together
It’s an intergenerational moment! A Georgia grandmother and her grandson hit the polls on election night to vote together, 11 Alive reports. King Walker and his grandmother Flossie think they might’ve made history as the oldest and youngest pair voting in Atlanta on election night recently. King just turned 18 on October 12th and said he couldn’t […]
Apple Announces Additional $30M Commitment To Expanding Racial Justice Initiatives
Applications for their entrepreneur camp just opened! Apple recently announced an additional $30 million commitment to expanding racial justice initiatives. In June 2020, Apple launched the Racial Equity and Justice Initiative (REJI), a long-term effort by the tech giant to help cultivate the next generation of diverse and inclusive leadership through strategic efforts to support communities […]
Liberian Teen Receives Full Scholarship To HBCU After Returning Lost $50,000
He’s being rewarded for his good deed! A Liberian teen has received a full scholarship to attend an HBCU after returning a lost $50,000, Travel Noire reports. In the seventh grade, Emmanuel Tuloe had to drop out of school to help run his family’s motorcycle taxi business in Monrovia, Liberia. Since then, he’s always wanted to return […]
This 9-Year-Old Saved Her Family After Her Parents Passed Out When Carbon Monoxide Filled Their Home
She saved her entire family! A 9-year-old used quick thinking to call 911 as carbon monoxide filled her family’s home, CNN reports. Jayline Barbosa Brandão lives in Brockton, Massachusetts. Recently, the city was hit hard by the nor’easter storm, leaving many without power, including Brandão and her family. Three days after the storm they borrowed a generator […]
Daycare Owner & Mom of 5 Adopts One of Her Students In A Special Holiday-Themed Ceremony
She has a new family for the holidays! A daycare owner and mom of five adopted one of her students in a special holiday-themed ceremony, Good Morning America (GMA) reports. Shyla Sheppard just turned turned eight on October 29th and got a new family for her birthday. After entering the foster care system she met her mom, Angie […]
The First Black Queen Of An Arizona Pageant Is 64-Years-Old And Using Her Platform To Advocate For Elder Care
She’s representing for the seniors! The first Black queen of an Arizona pageant is now using her platform to advocate for elder care, Ebony reports. 64-year-old Patricia Person was browsing the internet when she came across a headline looking for contestants for “Ms. Senior Arizona.” After researching and looking at the pageant’s eligibility requirements, she felt something […]
Black Woman-Owned Bronx Tech School Is Working To Close The Gap In Education To Employment Divide
It’s the only Black woman-led tech training nonprofit in New York! A Black woman-owned Bronx tech school is working to close the gap in the education to employment divide, Ebony reports. Jerelyn Rodriguez is the founder and CEO of The Knowledge House (TKH), a technical institution she started more than seven years ago with the sole goal of […]
11-Year-Old Entrepreneur Is Raising Funds To Bring A Mobile Financial Literacy Bus To His Community
He’s already accomplished so much! An 11-year-old Georgia entrepreneur is raising funds to help bring a mobile financial literacy bus to his community, Black Enterprise reports. With the help of his parents, Caden Harris began his first at just seven years old, releasing his first book just a year later at the age of eight. Over the […]