Father, Son and Daughter Graduate from Eastern Michigan University Together
We’ve heard the family that prays together stays together, but for the McGill family, the same applies to a family that graduates together. Father, Pat, his son Ryan and his daughter Regan are walking across the stage as college graduates of Eastern Michigan University on the same day. It’s an academic milestone they’re proud to share […]
Meet the first African-American Woman to Graduate from U.S. Army Ranger School
Black history is made every day, not just during Black history month. Sgt. 1st Class Janina Simmons knows this firsthand. At 1000 hours today, she became the first African-American female soldier to graduate from U.S. Army Ranger School. Whereas 34% of Ranger candidates repeat at least one phase of the three-phase course, Simmons completed the […]
Grandfather Steps in to Create Priceless Memory for Granddaughter’s Prom
When high school senior Kaylah Bell was unable to find a date for prom, her grandfather stepped in to make sure her memories of the milestone were flawless. Bell shared the experience via Twitter on Sunday. My papa knew I didn’t have a date to my prom so he matched me !!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/nmYkt8qn4y — […]
Nicole Lynn Just Became the First Black Woman to Represent a Top 3 Pick in the NFL Draft
When Alabama defensive tackle Quinnen Williams was selected third overall in last night’s NFL draft, it marked a big moment for him and his agent, Nicole Lynn. The move made Lynn, an agent with Young Money APAA Sports, the first Black woman to represent a top five draft pick in the NFL. What makes the feat so […]
Mother Gifts Daughter With Business Instead of a Car for Sweet 16
When Dedra Phillips was planning her daughter Nia’s Sweet 16 party, she was consistently asked, “am I going to get a car?” But instead of buying Nia a new set of wheels, Phillips surprised her daughter with something that could take her further — a business. “I thought to myself, I can always buy her […]
Jay Z is Exposing High School Students to HBCUs Through a College Bus Tour
Jay Z’s commitment to students and Historically Black Colleges and Universities isn’t new. Last week his foundation kicked off their 12th annual week-long HBCU bus tour for prospective students from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. According to foundation’s website, the goal of the tour is to promote increased college attendance at these institutions of […]
Mati Diop Becomes First Black Woman With a Film in the Cannes Film Festival Competition Section
French-Senegalese actress and director Mati Diop is making history as the first Black woman to have a film in the Cannes Film Festival competition, reports Essence. This May, Diop’s film “Atlantique,” will compete for one of the top prizes, the Palme d’Or. Her film will also make her the first woman debut filmmaker in competition […]
Howard University Partners with Lionsgate to Create Internship Program that Diversifies the Entertainment Industry
In an effort to address Hollywood’s diversity issue, Howard University has partnered with Lionsgate to create an internship program that provides students with hands-on experience working in the entertainment business. According to Deadline, the partnership will afford six to 12 Howard University students the opportunity to learn the filmmaking and television business through a paid […]
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Russell Wilson Gifts Offensive Linemen With Stock in Amazon
As a quarterback Russell Wilson knows his success wouldn’t be possible without the protection of his offensive linemen. He also knows the importance of saying “thank you.” To recognize his teammates for their hard work on the field, TMZ reports that Wilson spent $156,000 to gift his offensive line with stock in Amazon. The future […]
Hennessy Commits $10 Million to Thurgood Marshall College Fund for Graduate Students at HBCUs
Hennessy and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) are partnering to make sure more Black leaders reach the executive level in corporate America. The new program, called Hennessy Fellows, is specifically focused on funding for graduate students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. “Continuing a heritage of support and celebration of the African American […]