Remembering Joyce Dinkins, Champion For Children and First Black First Lady of NYC
May we all pick up the mantle she laid down. Joyce Dinkins, the former First Lady of NYC, has passed away, The Washington Post reports. Dinkins was the wife of the former mayor of NYC, David Dinkins, the city’s first and only Black mayor. She was raised in Harlem, one of two daughters born to Elaine (Nelthrop) […]
As Lakers Win NBA Finals LeBron James Makes History As First NBA Player To Become MVP In Three Different Franchises
Thanos has nothin’ on LeBron! LeBron James secures his fourth championship with Lakers N.B.A. Finals win, C.B.S. 17 reports. This week, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat, 106 to 90, with a 4-2 series win, earning LeBron James his fourth career championship. The victory was the first for the Lakers in over a decade, winning […]
Minneapolis Man Turns Tragedy Into Triumph, Opening First Black Owned Vegan Restaurant In The City
He turned lemons into lemonade. A Minneapolis man is turning tragedy into triumph, opening the first Black-owned vegan restaurant in the city, TODAY reports. Louis Hunter is the owner of Trio restaurant, the first Black-owned vegan eatery in the city. But Hunter wasn’t always the budding restaurateur he is today, his story began four years prior with […]
The Road Leading To Trayvon Martin’s Former High School Is Being Named In His Honor
They are honoring his name! Eight years after his tragic death, Miami-Dade is taking another step to make sure Trayvon Martin’s memory remains alive. Last week commissioners unanimously passed a resolution to co-designate the road that leads to his former high school, Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High, as “Trayvon Martin Avenue.” Martin’s death, which sparked rallies […]
San Francisco Family Acquires 20 Jamba Juice Franchises In The Bay Area
Now we’re juicing! A San Francisco family has acquired 20 Jamba Juice franchises in the Bay Area, Black Enterprise reports. Charlayne Redmon, her husband Dwayne, and their children, including son Phillip, are the proud owners of 20 Jamba Juice franchise locations. The Redmon’s got into the business through their financial consulting company CFO to Small Business. After Dwayne […]
Lenny Kravitz Releases New Memoir Honoring Mom And The Women In His Life
A glimpse into greatness! Lenny Kravitz just released a new memoir honoring the women in his life, Essence reports. The debut memoir entitled Let Love Rule, a play on his 1989 debut album, focuses on the first 25 years of Kravitz’s life before he found fame. Son of The Jeffersons’ actress, Roxie Roker, and television producer, Sy Kravitz, […]
Father Gifts Daughter A House For Her 13th Birthday
A gift she’ll never forget! On July 4th, a day in America synonymous with freedom from oppression — for some — Avee-Ashanti Shabazz decided to gift his 13-year-old daughter, Ajala, with financial independence for her birthday. He shared this accomplishment with Facebook and explained why he gave her this unique present. “Today, I gifted my daughter with […]
She Just Became The First Black And Woman President And CEO Of Chicago’s Museum Of Science And Industry
She’s the leader they deserve! On Jan. 11, of next year, Chevy Humphrey will make history as the first Black and women president and chief executive officer of the Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry after a board voted unanimously to appoint her Wednesday. “I’m very excited,” Humphrey told the Chicago Tribune. “What’s really exciting is […]
This UC Graduate is One of The First Black Men To Receive a Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University
Another round of firsts! A University of Cincinnati (UC) graduate makes history as one of the first Black men to receive a Ph.D. in school psychology, TNR reports. Kamontá Heidelberg is a Cincinnati native and the first in his family to attend college. After graduating from high school, Heidelberg initially began his post-graduate studies at North Carolina […]
Charlie Burrell, The First Black Person To Have A Contract With A Major Symphony In The US, Celebrates His 100th Birthday
A celebration fit for a king! The first Black person to have a contract with a major symphony in the United States, Charlie Burrell, celebrated his 100th birthday Sunday, Denverite reports. Burrell is known as the Jackie Robinson of music; he is a trailblazer who opened a path into classical music for musicians who’d be otherwise ostracized. […]