CNN’s Abby Phillip And Her Husband, Marcus Richardson, Have Welcomed Their First Child
She’s a mom now! Abby Phillip has continuously wowed viewers with her poise, intelligence, and the glow of Black excellence that she seems to emanate flawlessly. Her fans were delighted when she announced she was expecting back in March. Today she informed the world that she and her husband welcomed their first daughter, Naomi Angelina […]
Virginia State University Renames Four Buildings On Campus In Honor of Black Women
Onward and upward! Virginia State University (VSU) has renamed four buildings on campus in honor of Black women, AP News reports. Five months ago, the Historically Black University took down the original names of four buildings named for white men with ties to the Jim Crow era and/or the confederacy. After a committee voted on replacement names, […]
These London Twins Aced Their High School Exams, And Got Accepted To Oxford and Cambridge Universities
Their hard work has paid off! A pair of east London twins have received exemplary grades, getting accepted to Oxford and Cambridge universities, the BBC reports. Emmanuel and Ebenezer Boakye are students at Mossbourne Community Academy in London’s borough of Hackney. Before graduation, the twins received top grades and honors, both getting a combined six A*s and […]
Texas Woman Wins International Campaign Paying $10K A Month To Learn About Wine
This is the life! A Texas woman won an international campaign paying $10k a month to learn about wine, The Grio reports. Lindsay Perry was one of 7,000 applicants across the globe who applied to Murphy-Goode Winery’s “A Really Goode Job” campaign search. The job offered unbelievable perks for anyone wanting to learn about wine, including earning […]
Lawyer, Tiffany Wright, Named One of Nation’s Best Advocates Under 40
She’s fighting for the people! Lawyer Tiffany Wright was named one of the nation’s best advocates under 40 by the National Bar Association (NBA), Orrick reports. Wright is an appellate lawyer who took an interest in law at a young age after the tragic murder of her father when she was just 7-years-old. “I was devastated, afraid, […]
This Adorable 4-Year-Old Dedicates Her ‘Gymnast of the Week’ Trophy To Simone Biles
This is too sweet! A 4-year-old dedicated her “Gymnast of the Week” trophy to Simone Biles. Verity Ofori-Kuragu is a native of the United Kingdom by way of Ghana. When she was just two years old, she began naturally doing handstands, using the wall as support. That same year, she witnessed a broadcast of British […]
Syracuse Teen Makes History As The First Black, Female Valedictorian In Her School’s District’s 173-Year-History
She’s making her mark! A Syracuse, New York teen, made history as the first Black, female valedictorian in her school district’s 173-year-history. Toryana Jackson attended Henninger High School in Syracuse, New York. During her time at school, Jackson was very active, participating in cross country and track for all four years and becoming a member of […]
She Just Became The First Black Person to Have a Puzzle Line in Target Stores Nationwide
She’s going to be in over 1,750 Target stores nationwide! Amanda Wilson is the owner and CEO of A+X Puzzles, which has become the first Black-owned puzzle being sold in Target. She created the brand in 2019 after noticing a lack of diversity in puzzles while pregnant. Wilson gave birth to twins Adric and Xola […]
Detroit’s Once-Famous Black Bottom Neighborhood Finally Receives A Historical Marker
Hidden history no more! The residents of Detroit celebrated a historical marker commemorating Detroit’s once-famous Black Bottom neighborhood, Fox 2 Detroit reports. Detroit was once home to an all Black community called Black Bottom. The neighborhood had at least 350 thriving Black businesses and was home to a number of musical linchpins in the city […]
Former NBA Superstar J.R. Smith Enrolls An HBCU And Plans To Play Golf
He’s charting a new course! Former NBA superstar J.R. Smith enrolled at North Carolina A&T and is set to play golf for the Aggies, Blavity reports. Smith is a two-time NBA champion, winning one with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 and the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. Now that he has retired from the league, he’s decided […]