KevOnStage’s Churchy Renewed as BET Adds New Show to His Lineup
Kevin “KevOnStage” Fredericks is back with not one, but two comedy series airing on BET platforms. His breakout hit Churchy, which he co-executive produced alongside his wife, Melissa Fredericks, under their KevOnStage Studios banner, first premiered on BET+ last year. Now, Fredericks has announced that Churchy is officially returning for Season 2 on August 21. And he’s not stopping there.
Tracee Ellis Ross Joins Diana Ross On Stage for Sweet Mother-Daughter Moment
Over the weekend at the Hollywood Bowl, the legendary Diana Ross brought out a very special guest to help her sing “Endless Love,” her daughter, Tracee Ellis Ross. The actress and entrepreneur joined her mom on stage, clearly a little nervous, and trying to escape the mic. But Ms. Ross wasn’t letting her off the hook that easily. She kept her close, gently encouraging her until Tracee finally sang a small part of the verse.
The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Awards $3 Million to 24 Black Historic Sites
The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, just awarded $3 million in grants to 24 historic Black sites across the country. This funding is helping ensure that our legacies of activism, innovation, and cultural joy won’t just be remembered, they’ll be preserved, visited, and celebrated.
Taylor Townsend Becomes First Mother to Reach No. 1 in Women’s Doubles Tennis
In just her third full season back on the court since giving birth to her son, Taylor Townsend reached the final of the WTA 500 Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington, D.C. alongside her partner Shuai Zhang. At 29 years old, the Chicago native officially became the first mother in women’s tennis to ever earn the WTA World No. 1 Doubles ranking. A full-circle win for a player who once held the title of junior world No. 1 over a decade ago.
Hospital Staff Surprises 62-Year-Old Housekeeper With Bridal Shower
Sheila Williams, a beloved hospital housekeeper in Florida, had never been married. But at 62, she found the love of her life and her coworkers weren’t about to let the moment pass without celebration. Just before she was set to walk down the aisle, Sheila walked into a break room decorated with balloons, food, and her entire team of nurses and staff yelling, “Surprise!”
Bubba Wallace Becomes First Black Driver to Win the Brickyard 400, ending a 100-Race Drought
He is rewriting what is possible on motor racing’s biggest stage! At Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Bubba Wallace guided the No. 23 Toyota for 23XI Racing across the famed Yard of Bricks to capture the Brickyard 400, making history as the first Black driver ever to win on the legendary 2.5-mile oval. The milestone victory came […]
Black-Owned Social Media Platform Fanbase Raises Over $12.7 Million Through Equity Crowdfunding
Fanbase is a Black-owned social media platform built with creators in mind, where anyone can monetize their content from day one. Founded by Isaac Hayes III, son of the legendary soul artist Isaac Hayes, the Atlanta-based startup is working to reshape how we create, share, and profit in the digital space. Now it’s reaching new heights. The company has raised over $12.7 million in its $17 million equity crowdfunding campaign.
A Baltimore School Is Helping Close the Literacy Gap One Free Book at a Time
Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore, Maryland, is making reading more accessible for its students with a free book vending machine right inside the building.
Tracee Ellis Ross Explores the Art and Joy of Solo Traveling in New Series
Tracee Ellis Ross is back on our screens, and this time, she’s taking us around the world. The award-winning actress, beauty mogul, and daughter of the iconic Diana Ross is inviting us into her globe-trotting adventures with a brand new series called Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross, now streaming on Roku.
Venus Williams Becomes Second Oldest Woman to Win WTA Singles Match
At the DC Open on Tuesday, Venus Williams defeated 23-year-old Peyton Stearns in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4—marking her first singles win in nearly two years and making history in the process. At 45 years old, the tennis legend became the oldest woman to win a WTA Tour singles match since 2004, when Martina Navratilova earned a win at 47.