Lauryn Hill Returns to Former High School for Alumni Reunion and Performs Iconic Hits
She’s back where it all began! Earlier this month, Columbia High School’s MLK Club in Maplewood, New Jersey, hosted a reunion weekend for alumni from the classes of ’85-’95, according to the high school’s club Instagram page. Among the attendees was R&B icon Lauryn Hill, who graduated in 1993. To the delight of her former […]
18-Year-Old Khalifa Aminu Creates Sensory Glasses for the Visually Impaired
He’s on a mission to revolutionize the lives of visually impaired people! Last year, 18-year-old Khalifa Aminu from Kano, Nigeria, began working on an innovative invention: sensory glasses designed to help the visually impaired navigate safely and independently without a walking stick. Though still in development, this creation has the potential to transform how visually […]
WNBA Star Angel Reese to Launch Her Own Podcast, Unapologetically Angel
She’s securing the bag! Chicago Sky’s rookie sensation Angel Reese is having an unforgettable year. Selected as the 7th overall pick in this year’s WNBA Draft, Reese has quickly shattered records and earned her spot as a WNBA All-Star in her first season. But her impact goes beyond the court—Reese has also become a co-owner […]
Deion Sanders Teams Up with Local Bank to Open Savings Accounts for Colorado Players’ Children
Coach Prime is once again proving that his impact goes beyond the field! In a meaningful move to support his players and their families, Deion Sanders has teamed up with the Colorado Buffaloes’ NIL collective, the 5430 Alliance, and Elevations Credit Union to open bank accounts for the children of eight of his Colorado players, […]
Watch Hampton University’s Delta Sigma Theta Chapter’s Creative Back-to-School Campaign
Hampton University’s freshmen are getting a stylish welcome, Delta Sigma Theta style! School is back in session for most college students across the country, and the Gamma Iota Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta at Hampton University, an HBCU in Hampton, Virginia, is ensuring their freshmen are fully equipped for success. In a creative video shared […]
Black-Owned Diaper and Wipes Company Launches In Target Stores Nationwide
A dose of happy just hit Target’s baby aisle thanks to Big-ups and Wipe Me Downs! In 2023, cultural architect Eunique Jones Gibson, the creative visionary behind Because of Them We Can and CultureTags, introduced The Happy Hues Co., a brand that’s redefining what it means to celebrate diversity and joy in the world of […]
Former NFL QB Brad Kaaya Makes Touching Video About Close Relationship With Famous Mom, Comedian Angela Means
This one touched the culture! Bradley Kaaya Jr. is a former NFL quarterback who made a name for himself in college while playing at the University of Miami. The all-time leading passer at The U, Kaaya went on to be drafted to the NFL, doing stints with the Detroit Lions, Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts, and […]
Maxwell Performs Soulful Classics in NPR Tiny Desk Concert
R&B soul legend Maxwell just graced the Tiny Desk! View this post on Instagram A post shared by NPR Music (@nprmusic) The Brooklyn-born singer, songwriter, and producer—known for his soulful hits like ‘Ascension’ and ‘Sumthin’ Sumthin’—brought his smooth, signature sound to NPR Music’s iconic office stage. On Friday, Maxwell delivered an intimate set, revisiting his […]
Science Teacher’s Viral Creative Classroom Decor Continues to Inspire a New School Year
We would love to be in her classroom! Yennifer Castillo is a FAMU alumna and aerospace graduate student who has become known across social media for her creative classroom decor. A fifth-year teacher, Castillo said it was always her dream to become an educator, PEOPLE reports. “I have a picture of myself and I was […]
Oprah & Poet Amanda Gorman Meet for the First Time at DNC & Share Sweet Exchange
The kids are alright! Amanda Gorman made history in 2021 as the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, performing at President Joe Biden’s 59th inauguration when she was just 22 years old. Since then, the national poet laureate has written several books, forayed into the fashion world, and received abundant support from world changers like […]