26-Year-Old Entrepreneur Makes History As Owner Of First Black Woman-Owned Tequila Brand In Texas
She’s calling the shots! A 26-year-old Texas entrepreneur is making history as the first Black woman to own a tequila brand, Black Enterprise reports. Rikki Kelly owns “Ego Tequila,” a brand she started solely based on her love for the popular drink. Now at age 26, Kelly is the first Black woman tequila founder in the entire state of Texas […]
Distance Runner Sifan Hassan Wins Gold During Olympics After Falling During Race
She’s unstoppable! Distance runner Sifan Hassan won gold during the Olympics after falling during a race, The Grio reports. Ethiopian native Hassan is a dominant force in track and field, winning big every time as a distance runner. During a recent 1,500 meter run, Hassan fell after tripping over an opponent during the final lap, getting up […]
Tamyra Mensah-Stock Makes History As First Black American Woman Wrestler To Win An Olympic Gold Medal
She’s the best! Tamyra Mensah-Stock just made history as the first Black American wrestler to win an Olympic gold medal, AP News reports. Mensah-Stock is the No.1 seed, defeating Japan’s Sara Dosho, a 2016 Olympic gold medalist, in the first round, China’s Feng Zhao in the quarterfinals, and Ukraine’s Alla Cherkasova in the semifinal. She then defeated […]
Texas Community Organizes To Send Cards To 88-Year-Old History Maker On Her Birthday
They’re trying to break the Guinness World Record! Judge Arthur Bea Williams is a hero in her community. Throughout her life, she’s made many strides, making history as the first Black City Councilor, the first Black Justice of the Peace in Wichita Falls, the first Black judge, and the first Black female mayor in the […]
Denzel Washington Continues To Fulfill $1 Million Commitment To HBCU Debate Team
He’s ensuring that the legacy continues! Denzel Washington continues to fulfill his $1 million commitment to an HBCU debate team, Black Enterprise reports. In 2007, the actor starred in “The Great Debaters,” portraying Melvin B. Tolson, a legendary debate team coach at Wiley College in the 1930s. During Tolson’s time, he helped break barriers, integrating collegiate debates […]
Shaq O’Neal’s Daughter, Amirah O’Neal, Announces She’s Leaving LSU To Play For An HBCU This Fall
She’s taking her talents to an HBCU! Shaq’s daughter, Amirah O’Neal, recently announced that she’s leaving Louisiana State University (LSU) to play for HBCU Texas Southern University (TSU) this fall, Blavity reports. Amirah O’Neal was a walk-on at LSU, her dad’s alma mater, averaging 17.2 points a game during the 2018/2019 season. In 2019, she was named […]
Athing Mu’s Mentor Cheered As She Made History As First American To Win Gold In 800 Meter In More Than Five Decades
He could hardly contain himself! Athing Mu’s mentor cheered in excitement as she made history as the first American to win gold in the 800-meter in more than five decades, HuffPost reports. 19-year-old Mu made history during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, becoming the first American to win an Olympic gold medal in the 800-meter race since 1968. […]
TikTok Creator Keara Wilson Gets Copyright To #SavageChallenge Dance
Black creatives will go unrecognized no longer! TikTok creator Keara Wilson just received the copyright to her viral #SavageChallenge dance, The Grio reports. More than a year ago, at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, Keara Wilson created a dance to rapper Megan The Stallion’s hit song “Savage.” The dance quickly went viral, morphing into the #SavageChallenge […]
Simone Biles Competed In Olympic Balance Beam Finals – Still The Most Decorated American Gymnast Ever
The return of the G.O.A.T. Simone Biles competed in the Olympic balance beam finals and won bronze, continuing her streak as the most accomplished gymnast of our time. Biles now has a total of 32 Olympic and world medals, matching Larisa Latynina of the Soviet Union, though Biles has more golds in total. She also […]
17-Year-Old Credits Late Mother For Him Graduating A Year Early And Getting Accepted Into His Dream Schools
He’s got an angel looking out for him! A 17-year-old teen is graduating a year early after getting accepted to his top schools, crediting his late mother for motivating him to see it through. KJ Morgan is an accomplished student, recently taking to Facebook to share his accolades with the world and pen a special […]