Two Black Women Battalion Chiefs Usher in a New Era of Leadership in Traditional Fire Department ‘Boys Club’
Photo: Bonnie Jo Mount While completing training at the D.C. Fire Academy, young cadets Queen Anunay and Kishia Clemencia were probably more focused on receiving passing evaluations and not anticipating making history in the department nearly three decades later. But that’s exactly what they did when they became only the third and fourth women to […]
Mom Gets the Surprise of a Lifetime When Military Son Shows Up on her Wedding Day
Photo via: CBSN The last person Tamara Twiner expected to see on her wedding day was her son Zaykeese Riley, as he had already shipped out to basic training after enlisting in the army. “On the day my mother was going to get married, I hadn’t seen her in six months,” Riley said in a video posted […]
Mississippi Teacher Decorates Classroom Door with Powerful Message from the Ancestors
Teachers from across the nation have decorated their classroom doors in honor of Black History Month. Jovan Bradshaw, a math teacher at Magnolia Middle School in Moss Point, Mississippi, joined in on the celebration to give her students an important history lesson. “It all started with this little boy in my class. We were talking and he said, […]
Our Forever President and First Lady, Barack and Michelle Obama, Send Each Other Heartwarming Valentine’s Day Messages
Photo: Getty Images Barack and Michelle Obama will celebrate 27 years of marriage this year on October 3, but they’re not waiting until then to celebrate their love. Like every Valentine’s Day, the Obamas exchange sweet messages, and this February 14 is no different. Our forever president posted a throwback photo of the two of them at the Governors Ball […]
Black Love is Alive and Well in This Family’s Real Life Valentine’s Day Story
Valentine’s Day stories in real life are much better than anything you can see on a movie screen. As everyone geared up for one of the most romantic holidays of the year, Bre Macon, who’s a Mom and content creator, recently took to Twitter to share her favorite love day memory. The result? Not your typical […]
Black Love: Couple Married for 45 Years Have the Sweetest Photo Shoot
Photo: Erik Revills “She said yes 45 years ago, and I’m still the luckiest man in the world,” said Johnny Spencer of his wife Helen. To celebrate their love, the couple took photos in Quitman, Georgia surrounded by nature and a Ford tractor in the background. “Had the pleasure of capturing images for my client […]
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris Officially Sworn in as California’s First Surgeon General
Photo via: KERA News Dr. Nadine Burke Harris officially became California’s first surgeon general when she was sworn into the position on Monday by Governor Gavin Newsom. Following her swearing-in ceremony, Harris tweeted out: “It’s official! Time to get to work! I’m honored and humbled to be leading the charge in service of healthy children and families […]
This Dad Will Do Anything for His Girls, Including Making Sure He Wins Musical Chairs at a Daddy-Daughter Dance
Photo: Reggie Jeff Parents will do almost anything for their children. For Reggie Jeff, that anything includes winning musical chairs at the daddy- daughter dance by any means necessary. In a social media post, the proud dad, wrote: “When your daughter tells you to win musical chairs at the daddy daughter dance and if you […]
11-year-old Philanthropist Gives Chicago Some California Love by Raising Over $60,000 for the Windy City’s Homeless
Photo via: Alisha Thompson It’s hard to remember that once the holiday season is over and the New Year excitement dies down, there are still plenty of people who need help throughout the rest of the winter season. But for one kid, the giving doesn’t stop. Meet 11-year-old Khloe Thompson from Los Angeles, California. After […]
Cheri Beasley to Make History as First Black Woman Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court
Photo: WBTW Cheri Beasley started serving on the North Carolina Supreme Court in 2012. Now, seven years later, she’s set to become the first African American woman Chief Justice of North Carolina’s highest court. Governor Roy Copper made the historic announcement on Tuesday. “It is not lost on me — this historic fact — especially since […]