Country Music Singer Mickey Guyton Becomes First Black Woman To Perform at the ACM Awards
Another glass ceiling shattered! Country music singer Mickey Guyton just made history as the first Black woman to perform at the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM), PopSugar reports. According to AP News, Guyton came onto the scene in 2011, signed to Capitol Record Nashville, facing a long uphill battle and constant criticism about her authenticity as […]
President Obama to Release Part One of His Memoir This November
Our forever president has spoken! Former President Barack Obama announced Thursday that his much-anticipated memoir is coming to the public Nov. 17, two weeks post-Election Day. Entitled, “A Promised Land,” the book is the first of a two-part series, discussing his meteoric rise to the White House and his first term in office. The publication […]
Britt Stewart Just Became The First Black Dance Pro On ‘Dancing With The Stars’
Finally! It’s about time! Dancer and choreographer Britt Stewart just made history as the first Black woman to be selected as a dance pro on ABC’s hit show, “Dancing With the Stars (DWTS),” Women’s Health Mag reports. Stewart is a professional ballroom dancer who has been on DWTS’ troupe team, a group of dancers who perform, […]
Mara Brock Akil Inks Overall Deal With Netflix For Original Content
We’re excited to see what she creates! Legendary showrunner Mara Brock Akil just inked an overall deal with Netflix for original content, Deadline reports. The famed creator is known for her bevy of hit shows, including The Game, Being Mary Jane, and Girlfriends, the latter of which released on Netflix on September 11. For years, Brock Akil has been cranking out hit […]
This Atlanta Couple Had An HBCU inspired Gender Reveal
Instilling HBCU Pride Early! Gender reveals are all the rage, with couples taking creative approaches to announce the gender of their new addition. LaTasha and Robert Comer used this opportunity to showcase their SpelHouse pride with a Spelman versus Morehouse themed reveal. The mom-to-be, an alumna of Spelman, and her husband, who matriculated at both […]
Regina King’s Directorial Debut Makes History At The Venice Film Festival
Black women continue to break barriers! Regina King’s new film is making history as the first film directed by a Black woman to be selected at the Venice Film Festival, The Guardian reports. The One Night in Miami film is an adaptation of Kemp Powers’ drama about a meeting between Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Jim Brown, and […]
Former McDonald’s Employee Opens First Black-Owned Vegan Restaurant In Harrisburg, PA
We’re lovin’ it! A former McDonald’s employee just opened up the first Black-owned vegan restaurant in Harrisburg, PA, VegNews Stefan Hawkins is the co-owner of House of Vegans, a new vegan eatery and the first Black-owned one in Harrisburg, PA. Hawkins partnered up with friend Laquana Barber to create the restaurant to offer more healthy eating options […]
They Became The First Black Local Chicago Designer Featured In Full-Page Vogue Ad
This is worth celebrating! A Chicago fashion designer is making history as the first Black local designer from the city to be featured in a full page Vogue advertisement, WFMZ reports. Stevie Edwards is a veteran fashion designer emerging out of the Windy City. His career spans more than two decades, styling many of Hollywood’s […]
12-Year-Old Helps Family Escape North Philadelphia Rowhouse Fire
Not all superheroes wear capes. A 12-year-old boy helped his family escape a North Philadelphia rowhouse fire, NBC10 Philadelphia reports. Jaquan Whack awakened in the middle of the night to discover that his neighbor’s house was on fire. The preteen quickly alerted his family, getting them all to safety before the fire had time to […]
Akon Moves Forward With Wakanda-Inspired City In Senegal
Bringing Wakanda to reality! Music mogul Akon has begun development on Wakanda-inspired city in Senegal, CNN reports. Earlier this year, singer and songwriter Akon announced plans to build a city in his native country of Senegal. After the 2,000 acres were gifted to the musician by President Macky Sall, Akon began planning for a smart city equipped with the latest technology. […]