Former Boston Mayoral Candidate Tito Jackson Reunites With His Biological Mother After Almost 50 Years
This is a beautiful story. Former Boston Mayoral Candidate Tito Jackson has reunited with his biological mother after almost 50 years, The Boston Globe reports. Jackson has long been a city servant, working as a former city councilor and running for mayor of Boston in 2017. After losing the race, he became introspective about his own life […]
Oakland Senior Who Created Science Education Nonprofit Makes History As School’s First Black Male Valedictorian
He’s the first but hoping he won’t be the last. An Oakland senior is making history as his school’s first Black male valedictorian, KTVU reports. Ahmed Muhammad is a senior at Oakland Technical High School. The teen has experienced his full high school career, despite a large portion of his senior year being impacted by last year’s chaos. […]
Former Obama Education Secretary, Dr. John B. King, Is Making A Run For Maryland Governor
He’s putting the money where it counts, back in the schools! Former Obama education secretary, Dr. John B. King Jr., is making a run for Maryland governor, The Washington Post reports. King is a New York native who was an orphan before the age of 12, his mother dying of a heart attack and his […]
Atlanta Dads Come Together To Give Local Boys Father Figures
Each one, teach one. A group of Atlanta dads have come together to help local boys, Today.com reports. Keith A. Lewis Jr. and Jermaine Clark are the founders of “I’m a Father First,” an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization geared towards helping local boys who come from single-parent homes or may not have a father present in the home. Lewis said […]
This 22-Year-Old Developed An App To Help Users Build Credit Using Everyday Expenses
Now, this is precisely what we need! A 22-year-old just developed a new app that will help users build credit utilizing everyday expenses. Michael Broughton is the CEO and co-founder of Perch Credit, a free mobile app that allows users to utilize common expenses like rent and Hulu payments to build credit. Broughton grew up overseas […]
Maryland Archaeologists Discover Harriet Tubman’s Father’s Home
A landmark discovery! Maryland archaeologists have discovered the location of Harriet Tubman’s father’s home, NBC News reports. The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center announced that the home of Harriet Tubman’s father, Ben Ross, has been discovered by archaeologists in Maryland. The site, named “Ben’s 10,” was located on property owned by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife […]
She Just Made History As The First Black Person In The World To Hold A PhD In Survey Methodology
She did not come to play games! Alena Maze is a wife, vlogger, and mother of seven. Now, she’s adding a new title to her repertoire, recently making history as the first Black person in the world to hold a Ph.D. in survey methodology after successfully passing her dissertation defense. “Never did I think [this]…would lead […]
LeVar Burton Is Announced As The Next Guest Host Of Jeopardy!
The people have spoken! LeVar Burton has been chosen as the next guest host of “Jeopardy!” after months of people petitioning online for him to be a permanent host. The “Reading Rainbow” star will round out the show’s 37th season following the death of beloved “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek last November. Burton shared his excitement on […]
5-Year-Old Reacts To Newly Redesigned Bedroom In Heartwarming Viral Moment
This is the cutest thing ever! A 5-year-old reacts to his newly redesigned bedroom in a heartwarming viral moment. Eric Fenney is a sweet kid who loves dinosaurs, space, and, the animated cartoon character – Sonic the Hedgehog. Recently, Eric had been overdue for a new bed. His original one, a Lightning McQueen car-shaped bed just […]
Atlanta High School Is Being Renamed After Baseball Icon Hank Aaron After Years Of Being Named After KKK Leader
A new dawn is approaching. An Atlanta high school formerly named after a KKK leader is now being renamed in honor of the late, great baseball icon Hank Aaron, Blavity reports. The Atlanta Board of Education voted unanimously to rename Forest Hill Academy in honor of the late baseball icon Hank Aaron, who passed away earlier this year […]