Rihanna Donates $5 Million To Help Fight The Coronavirus
We love celebrities who give back! Superstar Robyn “Rihanna” Fenty made a $5 million donation to help relief efforts associated with the Coronavirus, Black Enterprise reports. Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation has regularly been on the frontlines of relief efforts, providing resources to assist in natural disasters. The foundation released a statement about the donation saying, […]
A Black Woman Is Leading The Charge To Create A Vaccine For The Coronavirus
Believe in Black women! Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett is a doctor with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and is leading efforts to develop a vaccine for COVID-19. She is currently working with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, who spoke of her importance to the vaccine development. “When they then say that the […]
Atlanta Man Creates Hand Washing Stations For Homeless To Prevent Spread Of Virus
This is people power! Terence Lester is traveling around Atlanta placing portable sinks outside so that those who are homeless can also stay safe during the coronavirus, CNN reports. Lester is the executive director of Love Beyond Walls, a nonprofit dedicated to helping the homeless. As a teenager, Lester experienced homelessness and the struggles they […]
Magic Johnson Invests In Black-Owned Natural Health Products
This is what our community needs! Former NBA Superstar and business mogul, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, has invested in Naturade, a Black owned company that produces all natural health products, Black Enterprise reports. Naturade has been producing plant based cough and cold formulas, soy protein powders and other health supplements for nearly 100 years. CEO Claude […]
First Grader Uses Savings To Make Care Packages For Seniors And Feed Students
The children will lead us! 7-year-old Cavanaugh Bell is using his savings to make care packages for seniors and feed students amidst the coronavirus pandemic, Fox 29 reports. The Maryland youth used $600 that he saved from Christmases and birthdays to help some of the people experiencing hardships. “What’s up guys! I’m at Target. Thank […]
This Dad and His 4-Year-Old Daughter Are Cheerleading Squad Goals
Bring it on! 4-year-old Jayden Pollard and her father, Roland, are spreading #GirlDad goals across social media, one cheerleading routine at a time. The father-daughter duo are growing a fanbase with each post that features Jayden nailing cheer stunts with the help of her dad. “We started the second she could stand up on her own, […]
DJ D-Nice Is Single Handedly Saving 2020 With His ‘Club Quarantine’ on IG Live
A party is exactly what we needed! Pioneering DJ D-Nice is single handedly saving 2020 right now and the whole world is tuned in! The impromptu Instagram Live party started 5 days with just 200 people tuned in to D-Nice spinning all the hits. As of Saturday, just shortly after 9:30pm, 51,000 people had tuned […]
Debbie Allen Holding Free Dance Class On Instagram Live
It’s time to get our move on! Cultural icon Debbie Allen announced that she’ll be offering a free dance class via Instagram Live and this has to be the best thing since sliced bread! The famed dancer took to social media to announce the class to her 1.4 million followers, encouraging us all to “get those bodies […]
Here Are A Few Black Owned Cleaning Products In Stock And Available Online
Black people are MVPs in the hand washing Olympics, but during these times, we need to make sure we’re taking extra precaution to keep our homes and work spaces clean. Thanks to Shoppe Black, we now have a list of Black owned businesses to support. Cleaning and sanitizing supplies are in high demand with people […]
Steph and Ayesha Curry To Provide Meals To Children During Coronavirus Closings
Together Everyone Achieves More! NBA superstar Stephen Curry and his wife Ayesha are donating to a local food bank in Oakland to help feed students amid closings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Black Enterprise reports. The Currys are no stranger to good deeds. The two are just the latest in what will hopefully be a […]