Kevin Hart, Serena Williams & Steph Curry Partner With Chase For Virtual Graduation
This is what support looks like! Celebrities Kevin Hart, Serena Williams & Stephen Curry have partnered with Chase banking to host a virtual graduation for the Class of 2020! A lot of concern has been raised about what can be done to celebrate the class of 2020. Despite the hard work students have put in, […]
Ava DuVernay Announces Massive Tweet-A-Thon With Fellow Filmmakers
This is going to be good! Filmmaker Ava DuVernay announces a 10 hour tweet-a-thon featuring filmmakers of all genres. The daylong initiative is the fourth for DuVernay’s ARRAY arts collective, focused on giving directors the opportunity to share info about their craft, host Q&A’s between film lovers and release information about new projects to their […]
Oprah Surprises Educators At Atlanta’s Ron Clark Academy On Their Virtual Conference Call
Whether it happens in person or virtually, a surprise from Oprah Winfrey is always welcome! That’s how educators joining the Ron Clark Academy Facebook Live session felt. According to The Root from around the globe joined the session led by Ron Clark, along with parents who homeschool to discuss tools and tips, build with each other and […]
Michelle Obama’s New ‘Becoming’ Documentary Is Coming To Netflix
Add this to your list of things to watch! Forever First Lady Michelle Obama announced the release date for her new “Becoming” documentary in partnership with Netflix. The film follows Obama’s journey as she travels after the release of her “Becoming” memoir. It takes a deep dive into her new normal post White House and the […]
Meet The Team Helping Students Navigate The College Planning Process Virtually
Senior goodbyes are now virtual. Graduations are being cancelled. Final revisits to colleges will not be possible. It can be difficult to think about all of the things that the Class of 2020 is not able to do because of the threat of the Coronavirus, but the team at College Thoughts has outlined ten things […]
Disney Casts ‘This Is Us’ Actor Niles Fitch As Its First Black Live-Action Prince
This is way overdue! Niles Fitch, star of This Is Us, was just named as Disney’s first Black live-action prince, The Grio reports. Fitch will play a prince in the new sci-fi film Secret Society of Second-Born Royals. The film focuses on second-born royals who are a part of a clandestine group tasked with saving […]
Beyoncé Donates $6 Million To Mental Health Initiatives In Black Communities
Everybody say thanks Mrs. Carter! Beyonce just announced a plan to donate $6 million to supporting local organizations specializing in mental health and wellness for communities of color during the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement posted to her website, the superstar singer addressed the motivation behind her donation, saying, “Communities of color are suffering by […]
Florida Entrepreneur Gifts His Four Kids With ATM Business
It’s always a good time to go into business for yourself! Entrepreneur William Moxey surprised his children with their very own ATM business, Atlanta Black Star reports. William Moxey, a Florida father of four, has been exploring entrepreneurial endeavors since he was 12-years-old. He credits his motivations to his mother, who is the owner of […]
WNBA Selects Gianna Bryant As Honorary 2020 Draft Pick & Announces Award in Her Honor
The Women’s National Basketball Association has named Gianna Bryant as an honorary selection in this year’s draft, ESPN reports. Gianna was a basketball enthusiast and part of her father Kobe’s Mamba Sports Academy where she was a star athlete. She had dreams of playing basketball professionally when she got older. Unfortunately, the 13-year-old passed away […]
Hornets’ Bismack Biyombo Donates $1 Million Worth Of Medical Supplies To COVID Relief In The Congo
This is people power! NBA star Bismack Biyombo just donated $1 million worth of medical supplies to aid in the fight against COVID-19 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Black Enterprise reports. The Bismack Biyombo Foundation donated more than 10,000 masks and 780 hazmat suits to medical officials in the DRSC. Biyombo, a […]