This HBCU Grad Made History As the First Person In Louisiana To Earn A Degree In Cybersecurity
She’s breaking new ground! A Black woman just made history as the first person in Louisiana to earn a degree in cybersecurity, WLBT news reports. Alexis White is a student at Grambling State University. Recently, she graduated with a degree in cybersecurity, becoming the first person in Louisiana to hold a degree in that major. According to […]
This New Jersey Woman Plants Nursery Inside An Abandoned Police Kiosk
We bloom wherever we’re planted! A Jersey woman planted a nursery inside an abandoned police kiosk, ABC7 NY reports. Shayla Cabrera is the owner of Tia Planta, a company she started during quarantine to share information with people about how to care for plants, share tips and tricks, and offer her services as a personal plant shopper. Cabrera’s […]
Today’s Google Doodle Honors Legendary Singer Luther Vandross On His 70th Birthday
You can never have too much Luther! Today’s Google Doodle celebrates the late, great Luther Ronzoni Vandross on what would have been his 70th birthday. Designed by Atlanta-based artist Sam Bass, the video illustrates his music’s enduring legacy on people and the culture. The multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer captured the essence of […]
Birmingham Mayor Issues 15,000 Pardons To People Convicted of Small Marijuana Possessions In Honor of 4/20
One small step for Alabama, one large step for mankind! The Mayor of Birmingham issued 15,000 pardons to people convicted of small marijuana possessions in honor of 4/20, Blavity reports. Mayor Randall Woodfin celebrated 4/20, the holiday reserved in honor of marijuana, in a big way, issuing blanket pardons for individuals who have been convicted […]
Country Singer Mickey Guyton Makes History As The First Black Woman To Host The ACM Awards
A beautiful full-circle moment! Country singer Mickey Guyton is making history as the first Black woman to host the ACM Awards, Vibe reports. Guyton wowed viewers last year with her performance of “What Are You Gonna Tell Her” in a beautiful white gown, crooning out melodic verses while country legend Keith Urban played the piano. Back then, […]
Childhood Friends Open Pizzeria In Philadelphia Exclusively Employing Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
We all we got! Childhood friends opened a pizzeria in Philadelphia exclusively employing formerly incarcerated individuals, Good Morning America reports. Kurt Evans and Muhammed Abdul-Hadi are the owners of Down North Pizza, a new restaurant located in North Philadelphia that opened up last month. While the shop is serving up great pizza, they’re also doing a lot to […]
She Was Selected As One Of The Top Picks In The WNBA Draft And Her Grandma’s Reaction Went Viral
If it weren’t for grandma, none of them would be there! Michaela Onyenwere’s grandmother went viral while celebrating her selection as one of the top picks in the WNBA draft, Essence reports. Onyenwere is an All-American collegiate player with the UCLA Bruins. In the 2021 WNBA draft, Oyenwere was selected as the No. 6 pick by the New […]
Vegan Influencer Tabitha Brown Partners With ‘The Calm App’ To Lull Us To Sleep
This is a match made in heaven! Vegan influencer Tabitha Brown just partnered with The Calm App to lull us to sleep with a bedtime story, Black Enterprise reports. A few years ago, Brown burst onto the social media scene, sharing her vegan journey with the world while spreading love and positivity. Last year, Brown amassed over 1 million followers […]
LSU Alums Unite To Pay Mortgage Of Former Fraternity House Cook
This is how you pay it forward! Louisiana State University alums recently united to pay the mortgage of their former fraternity house cook, WSBTV reports. More than 30 years ago, Jessie Hamilton worked as cook for the “Fijis,” an LSU fraternity. For 14 years, she served meals to the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity before taking […]
Dennis Rodman’s Daughter Makes National Women’s Soccer League Debut
She is following in her father’s footsteps! Dennis Rodman’s daughter recently made her National Women’s Soccer League debut, The Grio reports. Trinity Rodman, daughter of NBA icon Dennis Rodman, is already making a name for herself in the world of sports. She recently made history during her National Women’s Soccer League debut with the Washington Spirit as […]