Serena Williams Becomes First Person To Win 100 Matches In Arthur Ashe Stadium
She’s on a quest to win her 24th grand slam title! In the iconic, and crowd less, Arthur Ashe Stadium, Serena Williams became the first athlete to win 100 matches in the stadium as she sealed her fourth-round victory Labor Day. She is now headed to her 53rd Grand Slam tournament. “I just kept fighting. She […]
They Just Elected The First Majority Black City Council In 131 Years
A wave of change is sweeping the nation! A predominantly Black city in Alabama elected its first majority Black city council in the city’s 131-year history, The Hill reports. Last week, residents in Pleasant Grove, Alabama had never elected even one Black person to fill a council seat in the more than 130 years since […]
105-Year-Old Survivor of The Tulsa Massacre Sues The City of Tulsa for Reparations
A chance at justice at last. Almost 100 years later, Lessie Benningfield Randle, a 105-year-old survivor of the Tulsa Massacre is suing the city for reparations, according to NPR. In the early 20th century, there were many Black-owned and operated communities that were creating Black wealth and a chance for upward mobility for ex-slaves and […]
Beyoncé’s Foundation Donates $1 Million To Help Black-Owned Businesses
Giving back for her birthday! A few days before her 39th birthday, Beyoncé announced via her BeyGood foundation that she is donating $1 million in additional funds to help Black-owned small businesses. In July, the superstar Grammy winner and her foundation partnered with the NAACP to launch the Black Owned Small Business Impact Fund to […]
Black Woman-Owned Tech Company ‘Urrgent Technology’ Announces Two New Digital Platforms
Black tech magic! A Black woman-owned tech company announces two new digital platforms, positioning itself as a contender in the big-tech market, PR Newswire reports. Urrgent Technology is an Atlanta-based business focused on tech solutions for commercial, nonprofit, and government organizations. Founder Shantell “Charisma” Graham has just announced two new offerings from the company; StoopUp, a free social networking […]
Meet The First Black Justice Minister In Canada
A change in Canadian politics! This week Canadian politician Kelechi “Kaycee” Madu was appointed as justice minister and solicitor general, sparking a wave of optimism among the Black community he represents, CBC reports. Madu was born and raised in Nigeria, graduating with a law degree from the University of Lagos in 2001. He moved to […]
Khady Kamara Is The New Executive Director Of Broadway’s Second Stage Theater
This is an amazing second act! Broadway’s Second Stage Theater just appointed Khady Kamara as their new executive director, Deadline reports. Kamara comes to the New York company from Washington D.C.’s Arena Stage where she managed their $19 million income streams while overseeing building operations for their Mead Center campus, helping to double subscription base, […]
Kacen Callender’s Young Adult Novel ‘Felix Ever After’ Is Being Developed By Amazon
This is so dope! Amazon just announced the development of Kacen Callender’s hit young adult novel, Felix Ever After, Deadline reports. The novel follows the story of Felix, a Black transgender teen who has never been in love. While navigating his identity and self discovery, Felix finds himself in a catfish scandal turned love triangle. […]
Maryland Entrepreneur Creates Platform To Increase Diversity & Inclusion In The Cannabis Market
Creating opportunities for the community! One Maryland man has created a new platform focused on increasing diversity and inclusion in the cannabis sector, Black Enterprise reports. Kevin Ford is the founder of Uplift Maryland, a platform offering training and resources for African-Americans interested in getting into the medical marijuana field. While exploring the medical market […]
SheaMoisture Launches Social Justice Coalition
A community coalition for change! SheaMoisture, a global beauty leader, announced the Advisory Council to its Social Justice Coalition, which launched in June 2020. The coalition will serve as an investment fund and advocacy campaign dedicated to supporting Black women-led community activists and social entrepreneurs according to the press release. The funding is backed by […]