For The Second Year In A Row, Black Women Make History At West Point
For the second year in a row, Black women at West Point Military Academy have made history. This year’s graduating class included 38 Black women, making it the highest recorded number of Black female cadets in the school’s 218 year history, Vogue reports. This is an increase from last year’s history making number of 34 Black women graduates. The […]
Instagram Hip Hop Sensation Alaya ‘That Girl Lay Lay’ Inks Deal With Nickelodeon
Yes! Black Girl Magic! Teen Instagram star “That Girl Lay Lay” just signed a deal with Nickelodeon, Deadline reports. Alaya “That Girl Lay Lay” High announced a deal with the network that includes developing original multiplatform programming, music initiatives, and an exclusive line of cross-consumer products. The thirteen year old rose to social media fame […]
Forever First Lady Michelle Obama Set To Co-Host Virtual Roots Picnic
This is gonna be super dope! The Legendary Roots Crew just announced that their annual Roots Picnic will be hosted by our Forever First Lady, Michelle Obama. The 13th annual picnic, normally hosted in the group’s native city, Philadelphia, will be going virtual this year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. In light of […]
Meet Arthell Isom, Creator Of The First Major Black-Owned Anime Studio In Japan
This may be the most powerful anime transformation yet. Arthell Isom, along with his twin brother Darnell helped to create the first major Black-owned anime studio in Tokyo, Japan, Black Enterprise reports. The two teamed up with animator Henry Thurlow to create D’ART Shtajio, a 2-D animation studio based in Tokyo that focuses on producing […]
Largest Online Marketplace for Black Owned Businesses Just Launched Fulfillment Operations
Move on over Amazon! We Buy Black, the largest online marketplace to find Black owned businesses, just announced that they are now offering distribution of products as well, according to their site. The new product fulfillment operations seek to help Black entrepreneurs get their products directly into the hands of consumers, without the hassle of […]
Tara Duncan Named New President Of Walt Disney TV Network ‘Freeform’
Let’s go Black Girl Magic! Producer and former Netflix executive Tara Duncan was just named president of Freeform, Black Enterprise reports. The Walt Disney Television owned cable network announced Duncan as its new president this week, citing her extensive industry experience and age which was more in alignment with Freeform’s demographic. Duncan is coming over […]
Ludacris Creates New Media Platform To Teach Kids About Current Events Through Music
Luda love the kids! Rapper Chris “Ludacris” Bridges has created a new platform to educate children about current events using music, CNN reports. Kid Nation is a new media platform created by Ludacris and his business partner Sandy Lal, as a way to talk to young children and help them learn about current events through […]
Parents Teach 6-Year-Old Son About Peaceful Protests Using Action Figures
P is for protest! That’s what parents, Martin and Siobhan Copeland, taught their 6-year-old son Jaxon over the weekend. And they did it using his action figures. As protests demanding justice, equality and equity for Black people are taking place all over the world, the Copeland family wanted their son to participate in a safe way amidst the pandemic. […]
Beauty Brand “SheaMoisture” Announces $100,000 Fund for Social Justice Activists
Way to put your money where your mouth is! Black beauty brand SheaMoisture has launched a $100,000 fund to support social justice activists, Black Enterprise reports. In the wake of mass protests around the globe as a result of the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, many companies are taking a stand […]
Owner of Black Girl Sunscreen Secures $1 Million Investment
Business is still booming! The owner of Black Girl Sunscreen secured a $1 million investment from a private woman funder, Forbes reports. Even in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Shontay Lundy, owner of Black Girl Sunscreen (BGS), was still able to secure the investment needed to take her business to the next level. BGS […]