Creator of Annual ‘Sept. 21’ Earth, Wind & Fire Celebration Videos Has Made His Last One
He’s going out with a bang! The creator of the annual “Sept. 21” Earth, Wind & Fire celebration videos has just made his last one, NPR reports. Demi Adejuyigbe is a comedian and screenwriter who has made videos of himself dancing to the Earth, Wind, and Fire song “September” every year since 2016. It all started with […]
This Father Shaved Off His Locs To Support His Son Who Lost His Hair Due To Chemotherapy
A beautiful show of solidarity! Rayshawn Mims and his son Akheem have a close bond, which has supported them as they’ve navigated Akheem’s battle with cancer. The 7-year old was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in August of this year after his mother, Shannae Mims took him to the hospital for what she thought was a sprained […]
Nearly 30 Years Later, The American Legacy Brand Continues To Fulfill Mission To Preserve Black History For Future Generations
They’re highlighting Black history every day! Nearly 30 years later, the American Legacy brand continues to fulfill the mission to preserve Black history for future generations. Rodney J. Reynolds is the founder of American Legacy, a brand he created in 1995 that started as a magazine in partnership with Forbes, Inc. For 15 years, the magazine was […]
Painter Kerry James Marshall, To Replace Confederate Windows At The Washington National Cathedral
The windows will now be replaced with an honorable depiction of American history. The Washington National Cathedral just named a new artist to replace the former Confederate windows, NBC Connecticut reports. Contemporary artist Kerry James Marshall, known for depicting Black life, has designed new stained-glass windows for the National Cathedral. The windows will now be themed with […]
Marian Croak & Patricia Bath Make History As The First Two Black Women Inducted Into The National Inventors Hall of Fame
They’re the first in the organization’s nearly 50-year history! Engineer Marian Croak and the late ophthalmologist Dr. Patricia Bath have made history as the first two Black women inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF), NPR reports. It was created in 1973 to honor those who have made “great technological advances that make human, social and economic […]
Ohio Couple Adopts Two Sets Of Twin Siblings Who Were Separated In The Foster Care System
They’re just spreading the love! An Ohio couple adopted two sets of twin siblings who were stuck in the foster care system, Good Morning America (GMA) reports. Karen and Tobias Thompson met in high school, dated briefly, then went on to have separate marriages and children. When their marriages ended, the pair reconnected and got married in […]
At 39, He’s The First Black Head Football Coach At The University Of Southern California In Its 140+ Year History
He’s shifting the culture at USC! Donte Williams just made history as the University of Southern California’s (USC) first Black head football coach at the predominantly white institution in its 140+ year history. , USC Annenberg Media reports. The 39-year-old Williams is currently serving as interim head football coach after the firing of former coach Clay Helton. “I […]
She’s Made History As The First Black Woman To Be Promoted To Chief In The 70+ Year History Of The Virginia Air National Guard
We salute you! Chief Master Sergeant Lawanda Jackson made history as the first Black woman to be promoted to chief in the 70+ year history of the Virginia Air National Guard (VaANG), the Air National Guard reports. Jackson enrolled in the military in 1996, becoming the first member in her family to enlist in active duty with […]
Brooklyn Man Transforms Wasteland Into Community Garden, Distributing Over 10,000 Pounds Of Food
He’s taking care of his community! A Brooklyn man transformed a local wasteland into a community garden, distributing over 10,000 pounds of food, Upworthy reports. Kofi Thomas is a Brooklyn-based gardener who has been working in community green spaces since 2016. In 2017, an elder recommended a local area that could be used to build a garden, […]
Meet The Alabama Woman Spreading Little Known Black History To Her Community Through Coffee
She is waking everybody up with this coffee! When Catrice Hixon opened Melanin Cafe, she knew it would be about more than just coffee. The shop, located in Opelika, a town in Southern Alabama, serves coffee, smoothies, and pastries, but it’s about more than that. Her real mission was to educate, inspire and unite Black Enterprise reports. […]