Meet the Bahamian Community Partners Who Helped Bring Disney’s ‘Lookout Cay’ Island to Life
It’s a beautiful homage to Bahamian culture! This past June, Disney Cruise Line (DCL) welcomed guests to its newest destination, “Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point,” on the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas. A picturesque destination marked by pink sand beaches and known for growing some of the sweetest pineapples in the world, the second […]
Rapper T.I. and Daughter Heiress Share Heartwarming Performance at Falcons Game
They had a father-daughter moment! Before kickoff at the Atlanta Falcons vs. Kansas City Chiefs game, Atlanta rap legend T.I. shared a heartwarming moment with his 8-year-old daughter, Heiress. The pair hit the field together, performing T.I.’s hit song “Live Ya Life,” with Heiress flawlessly singing Rihanna’s part while her father delivered the verses. @deemcc404 […]
Questlove to Direct New Documentary on Iconic Group, Earth, Wind & Fire
The story of the elements will finally be told! Six-time Grammy winner and Roots founder Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is set to direct a new documentary on the iconic group Earth, Wind & Fire (EWF), Variety reports. Questlove announced the project on social media just before the 21st night of September, emphasizing the exciting “definitive story […]
Stephen A. Smith Shares Heartwarming Full-Circle Moment with Howard Student During ‘First Take’
What a full-circle moment! Stephen A. Smith, an alumnus of Salem State University, made a special appearance at Howard University, joined by his co-host Shannon Sharpe from ESPN’s hit morning sports debate show “First Take.” This event was their first stop at an HBCU for the football season, broadcasting live from The Yard before the […]
New Film About Boxer Claressa Shields Starring Ryan Destiny & Brian Tyree Henry to Release This Christmas
She’s one of the greatest women boxers of all time! A new film about 2x Olympic Boxing Gold Medalist Claressa Shields is set to release this Christmas. Written by Oscar-winning producer Barry Jenkins (Moonlight) and starring singer Ryan Destiny (grown-ish) and Academy Award nominee Brian Tyree Henry (Atlanta), the film tells the inspiring life story […]
Stevie Wonder Announces New 10-City U.S. Tour Before Presidential Election
He’ll be performing in key battleground states! Stevie Wonder announced a 10-city U.S. tour just before the presidential election, according to NBC News reports. The tour, “Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart,” will begin this October, with the iconic musician calling for “joy over anger, kindness over recrimination, peace over war.” […]
Will Smith Set to Produce New Queen Latifah Biopic
The biopic will kick off a slate of films about hip-hop icons! Beloved entertainer Queen Latifah and longtime business partner Shakim Compere have announced a new biopic about the hip-hop pioneer’s life, Variety reports. The Grammy award-winning artist, real name Dana Owens, previously hinted at a film about her life’s story in 2022. Now, Latifah […]
Amy Sherald to Make History as First Contemporary Black Artist to Have Solo Exhibition at National Portrait Gallery
There will be more than 50 works on display! Amy Sherald is a Georgia native who rose to prominence during her time in Baltimore, Washingtonian Mag reports. Holding an MFA in painting and an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art, it was Sherald’s 2014 work “Miss Everything (Unsuppressed Deliverance)” […]
Dr. Pauli Murray’s Childhood Home Opens as Center to Honor Activist’s Inspiring Work
Now, this is a site worth visiting! Dr. Pauli Murray was an attorney, activist, and pioneer in the LGBTQ+ community. An extraordinary scholar, much of Murray’s work would later influence racial, gender equality studies and the civil rights movement. Now, after more than a decade of renovations, the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social […]
MBA Student Set to Attend University Her Great Grandfather Founded in 1912
Talk about a full-circle family moment! Jade DeMelody Jackson is a journalist with The Indianapolis Star. A regular content creator across social media, Jackson recently took to Instagram to announce that she was returning to college as an official MBA candidate at Jarvis Christian University. A worthy accomplishment for any scholar, Jackson’s return to the […]