Judge Debra M. Brown Makes History As First Black Woman Named Chief Federal Judge In Mississippi
She isn’t new to being first! Judge Debra M. Brown is making history as the first Black woman named chief federal judge in Mississippi, the Clarion-Ledger reports. Brown is currently a U.S. District Judge, appointed to the federal bench in 2013 by forever President Barack Obama, making history at the time as the first Black woman to become a […]
She Got Accepted To More Than 141 Colleges And Received More Than $5 Million In Scholarship Offers
Black girl magic! A New Orleans high school student got accepted into more than 141 colleges and received more than $5 million in scholarship offers, Black Enterprise reports. Jada Brown is a graduating senior at the International High School of New Orleans. Throughout her time in school, she has continued to excel academically. When it was time […]
Morehouse Professor Helps Detain Delta Flight Passenger Dealing With Mental Health Crisis
A good samaritan! A Morehouse professor helped detain a Delta flight passenger dealing with a mental health crisis, Blavity reports. Over the weekend, a flight to Atlanta had to make an emergency landing in Oklahoma City due to a situation with an unruly passenger. Rashaun Williams, a Morehouse College alum and current Morehouse professor, first noticed the […]
Harvard Professor Danielle Allen Announces Historic Run For Governor
There’s a new governor in town! Harvard professor Danielle Allen recently announced her historic run for governor, the Boston Herald reports. Allen is a political adviser, nonprofit leader and a Harvard professor. She has served as chair of the Mellon Foundation’s board and chair of the coalition responsible for the Biden/Harris Coronavirus Response Plan. Formerly, […]
Jason Wingard Makes History As First Black President of Temple University In School’s 137-Year History
He comes with an impressive resume! Jason Wingard is a Pennsylvania native who was born in Pittsburgh and raised in West Chester. He just made history as the first Black president of Temple University in the school’s 137-year history, The Inquirer reports. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Stanford University, a master’s degree in education from Emory […]
He Just Made History As The First Black Student To Receive A PH.D. in Mathematics from Indiana University
He’s ready to hold the door open for those behind him! Dominique Kemp just made history as the first Black student to receive a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Indiana University (IU), Black Enterprise reports. Kemp was homeschooled as a teen, earning an undergraduate degree in Mathematics from Stanford University before pursuing his Ph.D. in mathematics at Indiana […]
Chancellor Lee Adams “The Miracle Child” Is Now A High School Graduate
A story of triumph! Chancellor Lee Adams overcame unimaginable tragedy and is now a high school graduate, WBTV News reports. Chancellor was handed many trials before he came into this world. His mother, Cherica Adams was pregnant with him when she was shot four times by a gunman ordered hired by Chancellor’s father, former NFL player Rae […]
This Author Wrote A Children’s Book Teaching Young Black Children About Coding
This is such a cool book for kids! An indie author recently created a children’s book teaching young Black children about coding. The Adventures of Charlie & Baxter is a new book from author Sarah J. Aris. The book follows the children as they problem solve using coding via a time-traveling robot. In book 1, […]
Years After Being Diagnosed With Autism, Toni Braxton’s Son Graduates High School And Is Attending Howard University
H.U. You KNOW! Toni Braxton’s son Diezel graduated from high school and announced plans to attend Howard University, Atlanta Black Star reports. Diezel Braxton-Lewis is the youngest son of Toni and her ex-husband, artist Keri Lewis. He graduated from Fusion Academy in Los Angeles, a private school that merges in-person, virtual, and hybrid learning. Diezel was diagnosed […]
Wilberforce University Cancels Over $375,000 Worth of Student Debt for 2020 and 2021 Graduates
Won’t He do it! Wilberforce University canceled more than $375,000 worth of student debt for 2020 and 2021 graduates, CNN reports. President Elfred Anthony Pinkard made the announcement during commencement this past weekend, informing students that the historically Black university would be canceling debt for those graduates who were members of the class of 2020 […]