Tina Knowles Graces The Cover of Glamour Magazine
She’s one of Glamour’s mothers of the year! Glamour Magazine released its annual Women of the Year honorees, highlighting influential women worldwide. Among the honorees are actress Taraji P. Henson, tennis icon Serena Williams, reproductive rights activist Kaitlyn Joshua, and Ms. Tina Knowles, Cécred chairwoman and one of Glamour’s Mothers of the Year, The Grio […]
Meet The Creator Building An Animated Digital TV Show About a Young Black Doctor
He’s hoping to inspire the next generation to pursue careers in medicine! Joel Bervell is a content creator known as the “Medical Mythbuster.” He’s a current medical student who creates content highlighting diversity in the medical field. Currently, only 5% of physicians are Black, and Bervell hopes to change that. The Ghanaian American Yale graduate […]
Meet the 2024 Black MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grant Fellows
Overflowing with Black excellence! The 2024 MacArthur Fellows have been announced, and there is no shortage of Black excellence! The grant aims to spotlight “extraordinarily creative individuals” who are known for excellence in their sector and offers funding for those whose work will greatly benefit society at large. Known as the “genius grant,” the $800,000 […]
Actress Tika Sumpter Creates Children’s Podcast Inspired After Her 7-Year-Old Daughter
She’s hoping to start a podcast revolution for kids! Last month, actress Tika Sumpter released a new podcast inspired by her 7-year-old daughter, US Weekly reports. “Adventures of Curiosity Cove” was created by Sumpter and her husband under the actresses’ Fort Sumpter multimedia company. The “Haves and the Have Nots” star said it all began […]
Karl-Anthony Towns Opening Youth Basketball Facility in Dominican Republic in Honor of Late Mother
His mom would be proud! Karl-Anthony Towns is a New Jersey native who has spent his entire NBA career as a star player with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Now, he has been traded to the New York Knicks in a decision that’s shaken up the league. But while fans in the Midwest and on the East […]
Meet the First Mother-Daughter Duo to Be Certified Sports Agents by NFLPA
This is incredible! Edy Lawson-Jackson began her career as a sports attorney in the late ‘80s, Essence reports. A Maryland native, she focused on representing athletes, making a name for herself as an advocate for opportunities for women and people of color in the sports sector. In 2010, Lawson-Jackson expanded her offerings, becoming a certified […]
Southern University Graduates Largest Class of Black Male Nurses in 140+ Year History
Now, this is an achievement! Southern University just graduated the largest class of Black male nurses in the school’s 140+-year history. The Southern University School of Nursing (SUSON) is ranked as one of the Top five best HBCU nursing programs in the nation. SUSON is designed to train the next generation of nurses to provide […]
Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” Becomes Biggest Country Hit of the Decade Globally
There’s a new cowboy in town! Shaboozey is a country artist who credits his love for the genre to his Nigerian father. “You know, not only does he listen to, you know, traditional, like, Nigerian music, but he was playing me people like Kenny Rogers and Willie Nelson and showing me all this stuff. You […]
Remembering Legendary Actor John Amos
We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of the beloved actor John Amos, best known for his iconic roles in “Good Times” and “Roots,” Variety reports. He was 84 years old. His son, K.C. Amos, announced that he passed away of natural causes on August 21 in Los Angeles, California. “It […]
Christopher Johnson Makes History as First Black & Deaf Assistant Dean at University of Cincinnati
He’s championing inclusivity in education! Christopher Johnson was just named the first Black and deaf assistant dean at the University of Cincinnati (UC), Black Enterprise reports. A historic appointment, Johnson will be the first to hold the title in the University’s 200+ year existence. In his new role as Assistant Dean of Inclusive Excellence at […]