Pharrell Creates New ‘Black Ambition’ Initiative To Fund Entrepreneurs From HBCUs
We love artists who care. Several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are endorsing artist Pharrell Williams’ new “Black Ambition” entrepreneur initiative, HBCU connect reports. Williams recently launched the endeavor to create a professional pipeline for Black and Latinx entrepreneurs building startup companies in tech, design, health care, and consumer product services. The goal of the initiative is to […]
Monica Richardson Just Became The First Black Executive Editor In The Miami Herald’s 117-Year-History
Black media professionals matter! The Miami Herald just named Monica Richardson as their new executive editor, making her the first Black person to hold the title in the paper’s 117-year-history, The Miami Herald reports. Richardson is a 30-year news veteran, having gotten her start in her hometown Charlottesville, Virginia, at the Charlottesville Observer. Since then, she has worked […]
Cecilia Rouse Nominated By President-Elect Joe Biden To Become First Black Woman To Chair The C.E.A.
Let’s go! Cecilia Rouse was nominated by President-elect Joe Biden to become chair of the Council of Economic Advisers (C.E.A.), making her the first Black woman to hold the title if confirmed, Essence reports. Rouse is the dean of the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs and a former White House economic adviser during the Clinton […]
Georgia Toddler Born As 1 Pound Preemie Just Graduated From Lifelong Medical Treatment
A true fighter! A Georgia toddler born prematurely weighing just one pound recently graduated from lifelong medical treatment, Good Morning America (GMA) reports. Parents, Alena Smith and her husband Wendell, brought their first son Wendell III into the world prematurely at just 31 weeks, weighing 3 pounds. When the couple got pregnant again, they were […]
Atlanta Parents Create Natural Hair Care Line For Black Boys Inspired By Their Son
Haircare fit for a king! Cora Miller and her husband Stefan decided to create their line of hair care products specifically for Black boys after scouring the stores looking for ideal products for their son. Young King Hair Care is a plant-based natural line explicitly created for multicultural boys. Cora, a retired vice president for UnitedHealth Group, […]
Ohio Congresswoman Marcia Fudge Becomes First Black Woman to Lead HUD In More Than 40 Years
Let’s keep taking up space! Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge was confirmed by the Senate 66-34 as the secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Wednesday. She will be the first Black woman to lead HUD since Patricia R. Harris left the position in 1979. Fudge said at her confirmation hearing in January that protecting the millions of people […]
10-Year-Old Crayon Activist Bellen Woodard Named Time Magazine ‘Kid of The Year’ Honoree
This young lady is making strides! 10-year-old crayon activist Bellen Woodard just became Time Magazine’s “Kid of the Year” honorees. Woodard rose to prominence after creating her “More Than Peach” project, which used crayons as a way to tackle perceptions about skin colors among children. Woodard said it all started when she was in class, and one […]
Retired Army General Lloyd Austin Could Become The First Black Person To Lead The Pentagon
He’s a history maker! Retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin, former commander for U.S. Central Command, was announced as the nominee for defense secretary. The secretary of defense controls the nation’s largest government agency, which commands troops around the world and manages the Pentagon. If confirmed, he will make history as the first Black Pentagon leader. […]
This Heartwarming Video Went Viral After Son Commissions Portrait of His Late Grandfather To Celebrate His Father’s Birthday
Somebody is cutting onions. A heartwarming video of a son presenting his father with a commissioned portrait of his late grandfather recently went viral. Ilbert Sanchez wanted to surprise his father with a special gift for his upcoming 53rd birthday. The gift, a commissioned portrait of his late grandfather Sixto Sanchez, was the perfect way […]
Meet The Woman Using Horses To Encourage Childhood Literacy
This is precisely what the world needs! Caitlin Gooch, is the founder of Saddle Up and Read (SUAR), a nonprofit focusing on “encourag[ing] youth to achieve literary excellence through equine activities.” It all started in 2017 when Gooch began thinking of a way to help increase the literacy rates in North Carolina. That’s when she came […]