80-Year-Old Woman Fulfills Lifelong Dream By Graduating from Alabama A&M University
It’s never too late to chase your dreams! Donzella Washington just fulfilled her lifelong goal of earning her bachelor’s degree, graduating from Alabama A&M University at 80-years-old, Rocket City Now reports. Washington is inspiring people around the world with her story of resilience and triumph. Following the death of her husband, she moved to Fultondale, […]
This 70-Year-Old Woman Retired From AT&T, Launched A Line Of Clutches And Now She’s Headed To QVC
QVC here she comes! Dorothy Harris launched into the fashion world at 70-years-old with her line of reversible clutch purses, and the bags are already taking off! It all started when Harris was searching for a clutch bag that she had a particular vision for, but couldn’t find anywhere. That’s when she decided to make […]
Philadelphia Real Estate Investor Bought 30 Houses And Did $30 Million In Sales All Before His 30th Birthday
Talk about going hard! Patrick Jeune, a real estate investor from Philadelphia, purchased 30 houses and garnered $30 million in sales before his 30th birthday, The Philadelphia Tribune reports. It all started a decade ago when Jeune was a student at Temple University just struggling to pay his $2000 a month rent. “I was just thinking […]
Earth, Wind, & Fire Makes History As The First Black Musical Group To Be Inducted Into The Kennedy Center Honors
Let’s Groove Tonight! Iconic musical sensation, Earth, Wind & Fire (EWF) just made history by becoming the first Black musical group to be inducted into the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors, Post Wire reports. EWF was founded during the 1970s by the late, great, Maurice White. They were a near instant sensation, blending funk with rhythmic jazz […]
Kindergarten Teacher Creates Self-Care Day For Students And Their Reaction is Everything
Maya Angelou said “people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.. Kindergarten teacher, Azel “Zel” Prather Jr. is making sure his students remember their first teacher by going the extra mile to help them feel seen and special. This week Zel […]
14-Year-Old Spelman Student Who Made Headlines Makes Dean’s List In Her First Semester
The culture cheered for 14-year-old Sydney Wilson earlier this year when she made headlines for being one of the youngest students admitted to Spelman. Now we’re celebrating the successful completion of her first semester. Wilson has a full course load filled with classes like Population Biology, Big Questions Colloquia and African Diaspora & The World, […]
After Raising $2.1 Million, This New York Woman Is Listing Her Tea Brand On The New York Stock Exchange.
This is a cup a tea we’re happy to sip on. Vanessa Braxton, founder of Black Momma Brand which sells vodkas and teas, is taking steps to list her business on the New York Stock Exchange, Black Enterprise reports. The New York native started Black Momma Vodka in 2013. In 2016, she opened a manufacturing […]
Friends Gather To Surprise IHOP Waitress With $1200 Tip For The Holidays
It’s called “Shock and Clause” and we love it. After being inspired by a group in Colorado, Zellie Thomas, got together with a dozen friends to be a blessing to an IHOP waitress this holiday season. The friends each brought $100 with them as they sat down to eat, enjoy each other’s company, and leave […]
This Mom Created An App To Help Parents Find The Closest Black Santa
Jihan Woods is the real MVP. After struggling to find a Black Santa for her twins, the Texas mother created an app to help parents nationwide locate one with ease. A self-proclaimed Christmas enthusiast, Woods launched a Kickstarter campaign last year called “Find Black Santa: A Mobile Black Santa Director.” The Kickstarter campaign was successful, […]
Thank You To The First Black Beauty Queens Who Made 2019’s Historic Year Possible
With the historic year Black women are having across the beauty pageant circuit, we have to take a moment to celebrate and highlight the women who shattered the industry’s glass ceilings. In 1977, Janelle Commissiong of Trinidad and Tobago made news around the world when she became the first Black Miss Universe in 1977. She built her […]