These Newborns Halloween Costumes Are The Cutest
The cutest little cosplayers! We’re getting ready for the superheroes, magicians, and goblins to take to the streets. The smallest trick-or-treaters have joined the fray. Since these newborns aren’t yet ready for candy, their hospitals have provided them the costumes to celebrate. Below are the cutest cosplayers this Blacktober. This mini Olaf is […]
This Afro-Brazilian Family Is Planning To Travel Across America To Hawaii in A ‘76 Volkswagen Bus
They’re setting a legacy of infinite possibilities for their children! An Afro-Brazilian family is embracing a nomadic lifestyle and planning to travel across America to Hawaii in a 1976 Volkswagen bus, Travel Noire reports. Thaisa Barros, husband Fellipe Barros and their children Imolé and José have been on the road since 2017, traveling through Southeast […]
Chesapeake, VA Renames Park In Honor Of First Black Woman Juvenile Court Judge
The retired judge is honored! Chesapeake, Virginia, just renamed a local park in honor of the first Black woman Juvenile Court judge in the city, 10 Wavy News reports. This week, the Chesapeake City Council voted unanimously to rename Courtyard Square Park at the municipal center in honor of Judge Eileen Olds, the first Black woman judge […]
This Man Was Surprised With A $1M Donation For His Nonprofit Uplifting People With Disabilities
He’s turning tragedy into triumph! A Missouri man received a $1 million donation for a nonprofit he founded after being shot and paralyzed, Black Enterprise reports. Wesley Hamilton was shot twice in the abdomen and paralyzed in 2010. The spinal cord injury altered his life dramatically and he became severely depressed, even contemplating suicide at one point. It […]
Black Woman-Owned Beauty Brand Is Helping Fight Against Human Trafficking
Helping others is built into the very mission! A Black woman-owned beauty brand is helping fight against human trafficking, Black Enterprise reports. Kristy Alexander is the founder of Apple Rose Beauty, a vegan, cruelty-free skincare line tailored towards Black women and suitable for those with sensitive skin. Alexander graduated from North Carolina Central University with a bachelor’s degree in […]
St. Louis Hires First Black Woman Physician Public Health Director In City’s Nearly 260 Year History
She has been a key expert during the COVID-19 pandemic! St. Louis hired their first Black woman physician to become public health director in the city’s nearly 260-year-history, KSDK news reports. Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis is an immigrant from Zimbabwe who came to St. Louis, Missouri, six years ago to participate in an infectious disease fellowship at Washington […]
One Of The First Successful Black Theaters In The Nation Debuted In New York City More Than 200 Years Ago
Remembering is critical to our future! One of the first successful Black theaters in the nation debuted in New York City more than 200 years ago, The New York Times reports. The African Theater is considered the first Black theater company in the United States. It was founded by William Alexander Brown, a ship steward and free […]
Tabitha Brown Set To Open New Vegan Restaurant In California
She’s hopping into the restaurant business! Tabitha Brown is set to open a new vegan restaurant in California, Essence reports. This has been a remarkable year for the vegan influencer. From her partnership with “The Calm App” to her new seasoning with McCormick and her debut book hitting the New York Times bestseller’s list, it’s safe to say that Brown’s blessings keep […]
He’s Made History As The First Black President Of The College Of The Holy Cross In Its Nearly 180 Year History
He’s also the first non-ordained member of the Catholic Church to preside over the institution! Vincent D. Rougeau makes history as the first Black president of the College of the Holy Cross in its nearly 180-year history, The Grio reports. Rougeau started as a law professor, serving as associate dean for academic affairs at Notre Dame before becoming […]
Louisiana Dads Team Up To Support Local High School After 23 Students Were Arrested In A Violent Week of Fighting
Black Dads Matter! A group of Louisiana dads teamed up to support a local high school after 23 students were arrested for a violent week of fighting, CBS News reports. Southwood High School in Shreveport, Louisiana, experienced a traumatic, violent week of fighting, which resulted in the arrest of 23 students in three days. That’s when parents […]