Civil Rights Icon John Lewis To Deliver Harvard University’s 2018 Commencement Address
Photo credit: Mark Humphrey/AP Photo) On the last day of Black History Month, Harvard University has announced civil rights icon and U.S. Representative John Lewis as its 2018 commencement speaker. As a leader in the civil rights movement, Mr. Lewis has a long history of service. From being one of the original freedom fighters, […]
92-Year-Old ‘Black Panther’ Actress Proves There’s No Age Limit To Following Your Dreams
Photo via: WSB-TV You’ve probably already seen the “Black Panther” movie once or twice (maybe three times) by now. If you have, then more than likely you remember the Merchant Tribal Elder who advises the king of Wakanda. The actress’ name is Dorothy Steel and she’s 92 years old. Turns out, the Atlanta native didn’t pursue her […]
Derrell Edwards Makes NASCAR History With Daytona 500 Win
Photo via: Derrell Edwards / HANDOUT Derrell Edwards recently made history as the first NASCAR Drive for Diversity program member to be a part of a winning Daytona 500 pit crew for driver, Austin Dillon. According to NASCAR, Edwards is also believed to be the first African American to win a Daytona race as […]
Disney Celebrates Success Of ‘Black Panther’ With $1 Million Donation To Boys & Girls Clubs Of America’s STEM Programs
Photo credit: Marvel Studios The Walt Disney Company (owner of Marvel Studios) is celebrating “Black Panther’s” box office success by donating $1 million dollars to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. The donation, announced by Disney on Monday, will reportedly help expand the organization’s STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) programs. According to the […]
LaTonya Lewis Becomes The Highest Ranking Black Woman In The Baltimore Police Department
Earlier this month, LaTonya Lewis made history by becoming the first Black woman in the Baltimore Police Department to be promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. The promotion makes her the highest ranking Black woman in the history of the Baltimore force. Her promotion was one of many new appointments and reorganizing efforts announced by Commissioner-designate […]
Forest Whitaker And Pharrell Williams Team Up To Bring Story Of Hip-Hop Legend Roxanne Shanté To Netflix
Photo credit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Coming March 23rd, hip-hop fans and movie lovers will be introduced to the story of pioneering MC Roxanne Shanté in the form of a Netflix biopic called “Roxanne, Roxanne.” The film, which debuted at last year’s Sundance Film Festival, is produced by Forest Whitaker, Pharrell Williams, and their […]
Students Share Modern Black Trailblazers Who Inspire Them In Empowering Black History Month Photo Series
A blog post by our friends at Communities In Schools. Everyone is familiar with the lives and stories of Black History icons like Frederick Douglas and Harriet Tubman. But what modern Black trailblazers are inspiring today’s young people of color? This year for Black History Month, Communities In Schools asked young men from a variety […]
‘Black Panther’ Continues To Break Box Office Records
Photo via: Marvel Studios Ryan Coogler’s “Black Panther” is still breaking records at the box office! In its second weekend, the superhero movie pulled in an estimated $108 million (and counting) from 4,020 U.S. theaters, securing the second-highest second weekend ever. According to Variety, “The Disney and Marvel title hit the $400 million mark in the […]
GA Siblings Create Innovative App For Teens Dealing With Mental Health Issues
Photo credit: Amber Laws After 15-year-old Hannah Lucas was diagnosed with a medical condition that caused her to faint frequently, she became extremely anxious, depressed, and even began to self-harm. Out of her fear to potentially faint when no one was around to help her, she and her younger brother developed an idea for […]
This 11-Year-Old Is Gifting Black Girls With Dolls That Look Like Them
All photos via: Nakia Bowling Image representation is important and it’s a lesson that 11-year-old Zoe Terry of Miami, Florida learned at an early age. When she was 5-years-old, she was bullied in school because of the color of her skin and her hair. Rather than letting the hurtful remarks get her down, Terry […]