Viola Davis Set to Play Michelle Obama in New Showtime Series
We’re going to get a look at America’s Presidents through a new lens. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Viola Davis is set to executive produce a new series for Showtime titled, First Ladies. She will also star in the series as Thee Michelle Obama. The series is a one hour drama that focuses on the […]
North Carolina Teen Registered People to Vote as They Waited in Line at Popeyes
For the last week our newsfeeds have been inundated with buzz about Popeyes new chicken sandwich and the long lines of customers anxious for the opportunity to try one. However, for 17-year-old David Ledbetter, the large crowd was an opportunity to register people to vote. “All week I’ve been seeing people waiting in line for […]
99 Year Old Tuskegee Airman Finally Honored With Medals and His Own Day
Arkansas native, Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Franklin Vaughns, is finally getting the recognition he deserves. Vaughns, a Tuskegee Airman, was honored this week in a special ceremony held at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, according to CNN. The 99 year old, two-time veteran served in World War II and the Korean War. He […]
Questlove to Bring “Soul Train” to Broadway
Love, Peace, & SOUL! World famous drummer of The Legendary Roots Crew, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, is executive producing a Broadway musical based on the iconic music and dance television show Soul Train. According to Deadline, the musical will chronicle the iconic variety show through the lens of its creator and host, the legend, Don Cornelius. […]
NBA Superstar Kawhi Leonard Gives Away 1 Million Bookbags to Students in Los Angeles
Kawhi Leonard is the real M.V.P. Leonard, the two time NBA champion who signed with the Los Angeles Clippers in July, partnered with the Clippers non-profit Baby2Baby to giveaway one million bookbags to low income families in Southern California. According to the NBA the partnership will make sure every student in the Moreno Valley Unified, […]
13-Year-Old Paints Backpack in Honor of Exonerated 5 to Raise Awareness in School
13-year-old Tyler Gordon is a self taught artist with a pulse on the culture and history. After meeting the Exonerated 5 during the BET Awards, Tyler was so moved that he began painting images to honor Kevin, Antron, Raymond, Korey and Yusef. When it came to selecting the perfect backpack to carry him into the […]
Big Sean Gifts Production Studio to Detroit-Based Boys & Girls Club
Rapper Big Sean is continuing to use his platform and influence to give back to his community. Recently, through his nonprofit, the Sean Anderson Foundation, the Detroit-bred artist opened up a $100,000 production studio at the Dick & Sandy Dauch Boys & Girls Club in his hometown, reports the Detroit Free Press. The new studio […]
A Milwaukee Man Receives Congressional Gold Medal for Being One of the First Black Marines
We cannot stress enough the importance of giving people their roses while they are still here. Seventy one years later, Staff Sergeant William Coffer Junior is finally getting his. Coffer completed his training in 1948 at Montford Point Camp, making him one of the first African Americans to join the United States Marine Corps. He […]
The United Negro College Fund Is Giving Away Free Textbooks To HBCU Students
This is a definite game changer! The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is partnering with education and technology company Cengage, to offer free textbooks to students at historically Black colleges and universities. For the last 75 years the UNCF has awarded scholarships to Black students, provided funding for HBCUs and advocated for minority education and […]
Angela Bassett, Regina King, and Ciara to Receive Honors at the 2019 BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Award Show
The highly anticipated BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Award show is back for another year with even more unapologetic Black girl magic! The annual award show highlights the exemplary achievements of Black women and girls, past and present, across the globe. This year’s award show is hosted by Emmy nominated actress, Niecy Nash, and will tape in […]