Dionne Warwick to Be Honored With Street Renaming in Hometown of New Jersey
Truly deserving! Dionne Warwick is being honored with a street renaming in her hometown of East Orange, New Jersey, NJ.com reports. The 83-year-old icon is set to have North Arlington Avenue renamed after her, the ceremony set to take place just weeks before she’s inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. “Can you […]
NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo Has Joined The Ancestors
NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, known for his towering presence both on and off the court, has passed away at the age of 58 from brain cancer, the NBA announced Monday. Throughout his 18-year career, Mutombo played for six NBA teams over 18 seasons, earning eight All-Star selections and becoming a shot-blocking legend, famous […]
Brooklyn Artist Ron Bass Unveils His New Permanent Art Installations at JFK Airport
It’s one of the largest airports in the U.S. Ron Bass is an artist and Brooklyn native known for his vibrant works of art. He discovered his love for art after his parents’ passing, emoting through his work with the goal of inspiring and uplifting the masses. Bass has a love for melding fashion and […]
New Book Celebrates Global Impact of Black Soccer Players
This is dope! David Adekoya of the creative collective Ladder Boyz, just published a new book celebrating the impact of Black soccer players on the sport and culture at large, Versus reports. “Are We Allowed to Just Dream?” chronicles the stories of several Black soccer players, deep diving into their triumphs and challenges and the […]
Boston Celtics Star Jaylen Brown Turns Down $50M in Endorsements to Launch His Own Sneaker
Jaylen Brown just changed the game off the court. In a move that echoes the boldness of his on-court play, NBA champion and Finals MVP Jaylen Brown has launched 741, his very own performance brand, marking a seismic shift in how athletes approach endorsements and ownership. The Boson Celtics star’s decision to forgo over $50 […]
Simone Biles to Open New Restaurant in Her Hometown Airport
Oh, we cannot wait for this! Simone Biles, the most decorated Olympic gymnast in U.S. history, now adds restaurateur to her portfolio. According to the Bleacher Report, Biles has teamed up with The Playmakers Group to open a new restaurant in her hometown airport in Houston, Texas. Aptly named “Taste of Gold,” a nod to […]
Retired Ranger Betty Reid Soskin Celebrates 103rd Birthday
In a world that often celebrates youth, Betty Reid Soskin stands as a beacon of lifelong purpose and perseverance. As this inspiring woman celebrates her 103rd birthday, her story reminds us that it’s never too late to make history or inspire change. On Friday, September 20, the halls of Betty Reid Soskin Middle School in […]
WNBA Legends Lisa Leslie & Sheryl Swoopes Congratulate A’Ja Wilson on Becoming a 3x MVP
She’s now a part of a very exclusive club! Last week, WNBA star A’ja Wilson received a unanimous vote to be named the 2024 Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the league, Girls United reports. A huge accomplishment that only a handful of professional women’s basketball players can say they’ve reached, many sent congratulatory well wishes […]
Actor Djimon Hounsou’s Annual Race Series Is Helping to Restore Pan-Africanism
He’s bridging the divide! Djimon Hounsou is a two-time Oscar-nominated actor and the founder of the Djimon Hounsou Foundation, OkayAfrica reports. Launched in 2019, the organization is dedicated to strengthening Pan-African identity and self-awareness and combatting modern-day slavery and human trafficking. One of the foundation’s flagship events is a run series entitled “Run 16.19,” where […]
Beloved Actress Erika Alexander Honored With Street Renaming in Hometown of Philly
She’s getting the flowers she deserves! Erika Alexander is a beloved actress best known for her role as Maxine Shaw on the hit ‘90s sitcom Living Single. Originally born in Arizona, Alexander moved to Philadelphia when she was young, and the city raised her as one of its own. A consistent staple in households for […]