Obama Alum Announces Scholarship Benefiting Unpaid Black Women Interning In Politics
This is so necessary! A former Obama alumna just announced a scholarship to benefit unpaid Black women interns in politics. Deesha Dyer is a former White House intern, event strategist, community organizer, and the Black Girl 44 scholarship creator. This independent initiative offers scholarship funding to unpaid interns in politics and public service. From a grateful nation, from […]
Single Mom of 7 Turns Her Last $5 Into A Million Dollar Cupcake Business
She’s a hustler, baby! A single mom of 7 turned her last $5 into a million-dollar cupcake business, AfroTech reports. Mignon Francois struggled financially to support her family between 2005-2007 after a job offer for her former husband fell through. A neighbor knew her plight and penchant for baking and offered her an opportunity to turn her […]
Aminat Idrees Wins Taekwondo Gold Medal While 8 Months Pregnant
You read it right! Nigerian athlete, Aminat Idrees, just won the Taekwondo gold medal while eight months pregnant, Blavity reports. Idrees participated in Taekwondo’s Mixed Poomsae category, a form of exercise that showcases the hand and leg techniques of the sport at The National Sports Festival in Edo, Nigeria, last week. After her electrifying performance, Idrees took home […]
Ghanaian-American Model Makes History As First Black Miss Grand International
She’s your queen to be! A Ghanaian-America model makes history as the first Black Miss Grand International, Bossip reports. Abena Akuaba Appiah is a singer, songwriter, pageant Queen and model who made history as the first Black Miss Grand International. The 27-year-old is no stranger to firsts, previously becoming Miss Earth Ghana. Not only is she the […]
While Shopping NBA Icon Shaquille O’Neal Surprises A Stranger By Paying Off His Engagement Ring
Now that’s a gift! NBA icon Shaquille O’Neal recently paid for a stranger’s engagement ring, Today.com reports. He performed this random act of kindness while shopping for jewelry this week. “I was in Zales, looking for some hoop earrings. I seen the guy coming in. He was just so shy. He was saying, ‘Hey, how much do I owe […]
Isaac Hayes III Is Helping Creatives Monetize Their Content With ‘Fanbase’ His New Social Media
This is going to revolutionize content creation! Isaac Hayes III developed a new social media app to help creatives monetize their content. Fanbase is a new social media app that allows users to follow and subscribe to their favorite content creators. Creatives can use the site just as they would any other social media platform while also […]
Beloved Rapper DMX Joins The Ancestors At 50-Years-Old
Remembering a rap legend! DMX, born Earl Simmons, passed away Friday following a heart attack on April 2 that left him on life support. His family released a statement announcing he passed with relatives by his side. “Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end. He loved his family with all of his heart, […]
Paine College Honors Lee Elder, First Black Golfer To Play in the Masters, With Honorary Doctorate
The degree is just the topping to an already amazing legacy! Paine College just honored Lee Elder, the first Black golfer to play in the Masters, with an honorary doctorate degree, WSBTV reports. In 1975 Lee Elder made history as the first African-American golfer to ever play in the Masters tournament. The 86-year-old golf veteran made […]
Tennessee State University Could Be Awarded A Half-Billion Dollars In Owed Funds From The State
State better have their money! Tennessee State University (TSU) could be awarded a half-billion dollars in owed funds from the state, News Channel 5 Nashville reports. When TSU was founded, the federal government placed the college and the University of Tennessee (UT) on a land grant program. This particular program ensures that for every dollar sent by […]
Remembering Attorney and Legal Analyst, Midwin Charles, Who Joined The Ancestors At 47
Rest in power! Midwin Charles, the prominent attorney and legal analyst, died Tuesday at 47, her family announced via social media. “It is with a profoundly heavy heart and the deepest sadness that we announce the untimely passing of our beloved Midwin Charles,” her family wrote on Instagram.” She was known to many as a […]