Scans Are Back and Leah Still is Still Cancer Free
Photo: TODAY show After then Cincinnati Bengals lineman Devon Still’s daughter Leah was diagnosed with Stage IV neuroblastoma in June of 2014, she was given a 50-50 chance to live. However, despite the doctors’ reports, Still used his platform to raise awareness and be a beacon of hope for people across the nation. Before getting cut from […]
Black Panther’s Hannah Beachler Just Became the First Black Person to be Oscar Nominated for Production Design
Photo: Daymon Gardner From ‘Fruitvale Station’ to ‘Creed’ to Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade’ to ‘Moonlight,’ Hannah Beachler’s vivid imagination and ability to transform sets has made her a go to production designer on some of the most culturally relevant depictions of Black excellence in film. Beachler’s most recent work where she helped make everyone believe that an […]
Serena Williams Reaches Her 12th Australian Open Quarterfinal
Photo: David Gray/Getty Images The last time Serena Williams played at the Australian Open was in 2017 when she earned an Open era record of 23 Grand Slam singles title- while 8 weeks pregnant. Now, after beating world No. 1 Simona Halep 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 in the fourth round of the tournament, Williams has reached her 12th quarterfinal at […]
Government Shutdown Prompts 4-Year-Old Junior Park Ranger to Help Clean Up National Park
Photo via: Fox 8 Cleveland When Peninsula, Ohio four-year-old Charlie Comi was ‘sworn in’ as a Junior Ranger at Cuyahoga Valley National Park last fall, he took his oath to “promise to love and take care of the park” to heart. That’s why he has made it his personal mission to do his part to […]
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Kamala Harris is a Graduate of Howard University and She’s Running for President
Photo: Harry E. Walker/Getty Images On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, California Senator Kamala Harris has officially announced her bid for President of the United States, making her the first African American to formally enter the 2020 race. To coincide with her presidential announcement on ABC’s ‘Good Morning America,’ Harris released a campaign […]
Taraji P. Henson is Getting Her Own Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame
Photo: Nathan Congleton/TODAY If we have learned anything from Taraji P. Henson, it’s the importance of never giving up on your dreams and celebrating each other’s wins (flashback to the 2015 Emmys when she was cheering on Viola Davis and Regina King). Now, to celebrate her 20-plus-year acting career, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will honor […]
Patti LaBelle Drops By The Steve Harvey Show To Surprise One Of Her Youngest Fans
Photo: Steve Harvey Talk Show Do you remember Skye Turner? Back in November, we shared a video of the then 9-year-old singing Patti LaBelle’s “If Only You Knew.” To refresh your memory, here’s the video of Skye showing that talent has no age. View this post on Instagram Keep watching because this 9-year-old singing @MsPattiLaBelle’s […]
With A Grant From Delta Air Lines, MLK National Park Will Reopen Despite Government Shutdown
Photo: Alyssa Pointer The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park has been closed since the partial government shutdown started on December 22. However, thanks to a grant from the Delta Air Lines Foundation, the historic site will reopen for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a federal holiday that celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. King. It will remain open […]
Press Play: Rare Footage of Janet Jackson Rehearsing With Paula Abdul
Photo: Bill Lovelace/Shutterstock Janet Jackson released her breakout album “Control” 33 years ago. Since then, she’s blazed her own trail as one of the most influential artists of our time and helped pave the way for generations of Black women artists. In honor of her timeless talent, check out this rare clip of Jackson rehearsing one […]