This Portland-Based Footwear Designer Has Plans To Reopen The Only HBCU In Michigan
He’s building on the school’s legacy! Years ago, Dr. D’Wayne Edwards, a Portland-based designer, would have never thought it possible that he would have his own design company or reopen Michigan’s only Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Now he’s on his way to accomplishing both after announcing his plans to reopen the Lewis College […]
The Obamas Officially Break Ground On Their Presidential Center In Chicago
The center is five years in the making! The Obamas have officially broken ground on their new presidential center in Chicago, the Chicago Tribune reports. Forever President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama both got their start in Chicago – Mrs. Obama is a native, and Mr. Obama began his political career and community organizing there. […]
This 6-Year-Old From Georgia Makes History As State’s Youngest Certified Farmer
She found her passion early! Kendall Rae Johnson just made history as Georgia’s youngest certified farmer, Black Enterprise reports. She is working to make her mark at the tender age of 6. With her mom and dad’s support, Kendall Rae started her own business, “aGrowKulture,” joining several agricultural organizations in the state, including Georgia Grown and the Georgia Farm Bureau. Her hope is […]
Zanzibarian Novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah Is The First Black Writer in 28 Years To Win The Nobel Prize In Literature
His flowers are long overdue! Zanzibarian Novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah won the 2021 Nobel Prize in literature, becoming the first Black writer in 25 years to win the award, The Guardian reports. Gurnah was born on the island of Zanzibar in 1948 and fled persecution during the revolution in 1964 when he was 18. He began his career as a […]
102-Year-Old Civil Rights Leader Timuel Black’s Chicago Community Is Raising Funds For His Hospice Care
They’re making sure they take care of him the way he took care of them! The Chicago community is raising funds for the hospice care of 102-year-old civil rights leader and historian Timuel Black, Block Club Chicago reports. Last December, he celebrated his 102nd birthday with a drive-through party attended by former students, politicians, and the Rev. Jesse […]
Marshawn Lynch Makes History As The First Ever Chief Brand Ambassador For The NFL Players Association
He’s committed to helping as many professional football players as he can! Marshawn Lynch is making history as the first-ever Chief Brand Ambassador for the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), Black Enterprise reports. Lynch was recently elected to become the new Chief Brand Ambassador by the NFLPA, the first person to hold such a position. He will work […]
Bubba Wallace Is The First Black Driver To Win A NASCAR Cup Race Since 1963
He’s currently the only Black driver in the series! Bubba Wallace just won his first NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega Superspeedway, USA Today reports. Wallace has been making history as the only Black driver in the NASCAR Cup Series, recently signing on to 23XI Racing, the first Black majority owned NASCAR Cup team, helmed by […]
ICU Patient Was Surprised By Her Husband With Vow Renewal Ceremony For Their 20th Anniversary
Somebody is cutting onions! A Chicago intensive care unit (ICU) patient was surprised by her husband with a vow renewal ceremony at the hospital, The Grio reports. 57-year-old Collette Hurd has been hospitalized in the intensive care unit of Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago since May. She was admitted to the hospital to await a double-lung transplant. In […]
Entrepreneur Alquincia Selolwane Just Created The First And Only Black Virtual Mall
This is so innovative! Entrepreneur Alquincia Selolwane just created the first and only Black virtual mall, 21 Ninety reports. Selolwane is an accomplished entrepreneur who leads various information sessions for others looking to get into the business. Recently, she created the first-ever digital commercial real estate development, engineering an all Black-virtual mall. During the pandemic, Selolwane stressed […]
Howard University And Netflix Team Up To Create $5.4 Million Scholarship In Honor of Chadwick Boseman
They’re keeping his legacy alive! Howard University and Netflix have teamed up to create a $5.4 million scholarship in honor of Chadwick Boseman, Deadline reports. Boseman passed away a little over a year ago after a private battle with colon cancer. During his career, the late actor, director, writer, producer, and Howard University alumnus was always very transparent about […]