Oakland Teen Creates Nonprofit To Teach Kids Science
He’s a scientist! Ahmed Muhammad, a senior in high school, launched a nonprofit in March to give kids hands-on science experience. He used this experience in his college admissions essay and was recently admitted to Stanford University. He’s now the first person in his family to attend college. “It was a dream come true,” Muhammad told CNN. “It […]
The Associated Press Names Naomi Osaka Female Athlete Of The Year
She’s won 2020! Tennis superstar, Naomi Osaka, has added another trophy to her mantle after being selected for The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year. She’s named alongside Lebron James who was voted in as The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for their actions on and off the court. She was selected Sunday, […]
Reverend Dr. Raphael Warnock Becomes First Black Senator To Represent Georgia
He’s made history. After months of uncertainty during a high-stakes election season, Rev. Dr. Raphael Warnock has made history, becoming the first Black senator in Georgia’s history. He is the first Black person elected in a statewide race since state attorney general Thurbert Baker came to office in 1997. His victory was made possible because […]
Remembering Eric Jerome Dickey – The Author Who Breathed Life Into Black Stories
He’s gone to the ancestors! Iconic novelist, Eric Jerome Dickey, has passed away at 59-years-old following a long illness. The man behind “Sister, Sister,” “Waking With Enemies,” and “The Son Of Mr. Suleman,” amongst other prolific stories about contemporary Black life leaves behind four daughters among his survivors. Emily Canders, Dickey’s publicist at Penguin Random […]
Danita Johnson Makes History As First Black President In Major League Soccer
She’s moving past the goalposts! Danita Johnson, Los Angeles Sparks president and chief operating officer, has been announced as the new president of business operations for the D.C. United soccer team. This makes her the first Black president of a Major League Soccer club and one of the highest-ranking female club executives in league history. Johnson […]
Bianca Smith Joins Boston Red Sox, Making Her The First Black Woman To Coach Professional Baseball
A league of her own! Bianca Smith has made history becoming the first Black woman to coach professional baseball. She has been hired by the Boston Red Sox as a minor league coach. Smith was a baseball operations intern with the Texas Rangers in 2017, worked in amateur administration at the league office in 2018, and […]
Sibling Goals – Brother And Sister Team Up To Perform Surgery Together
This is Black excellence personified! Dr. Charis Chambers and her brother, Dr. Wesley C. Chambers just took sibling goals to the next level! The two recently partnered up in the operating room at their local hospital to perform a laparoscopic hysterectomy on a patient. Dr. Charis posted a photo to Instagram sharing her excitement stating, “Getting […]
This Atlanta Man Risked His Life To Save Over A Dozen Animals From A Fire
He’s a hero! While getting ready to walk his pit bull, Bravo, Keith Walker risked his life to save animals from the W-Underdogs animal shelter on Dec. 18. The 58-year old Atlanta man rushed into the building, which was engulfed in flames after a fire started in the kitchen. “I was nervous as hell, I’m […]
DJ D-Nice Is Bringing Club Quarantine Back For The New Year
We’re rocking into the new year! 2020 has been a lot, but we are only hours away from stepping into 2021. D-Nice, the DJ who’s kept us jamming throughout the pandemic is helping the internet ring in the new year with another virtual dance party at Club Quarantine! We’re bringing out the party hats, champagne, […]
Master P & Baron Davis Could Make History As They Position Themselves To Acquire Reebok
They’re making moves! Hip-hop mogul and businessman Percy “Master P” Miller and former NBA All-Star Baron Davis are in talks to purchase Reebok, which could sell for around $2.4 billion. If the duo acquires the brand from its parent company, Adidas, it will be the first Black-owned major sneaker brand. Adidas acquired Reebok in 2005 for […]