Remembering Pioneering Comedian And Activist Dick Gregory In 10 Powerful Photos
Photo credit: Rabbani and Solimene Photography Over the weekend, the world lost legendary comedian and civil rights activist, Dick Gregory. In his 84 years of life, he combined his passion for comedy and social justice to make people laugh and think about important social issues. Recognized as the first Black American satirist, he joined the ranks of […]
Read: Lupita Nyong’o Shares 10 Things Her Dad Taught Her As A Child To Celebrate His Swearing In As Governor In Kenya
Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o just had a proud daughter moment! Her father, Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o, was sworn in as the second governor of Kisumu County in Kenya. Through his political involvement, he has been dedicated to creating a brighter future for Kenya for over 20 years, and in the process, has inspired his children to always follow their dreams. Although Lupita was […]
‘Girls Trip’ Passes The $100 Million Mark At The U.S. Box Office
It’s another milestone for “Girls Trip”! Today, the hit comedy passed the $100 million mark at the domestic box office. The incredible feat comes almost a month after the film scored the biggest opening weekend for a live-action comedy so far in 2017 with $31.2 million. Produced by Will Packer and directed by Malcolm D. Lee, […]
7-Year-Old Jordan West Throws A Princess Party At Disney World For Young Girls In Foster Care
All images via: Positive Proof Productions No matter the circumstances, 7-year-old Jordan West believes that “every girl deserves to be a princess for a day.” So much so, that she and her mom Olivia West raised almost $10,000 dollars through fundraising to take 14 girls, many of whom live in foster care, to a place where they could have […]
LeBron James Is Joining Forces With Octavia Spencer For A New TV Series About Madam C.J. Walker
Photo credit: Tony Dejak/AP Photo; Photo via: Columbia State University This is really happening! NBA star LeBron James’ production company, SpringHill Entertainment, is partnering with Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer to bring the story of activist and pioneering entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker to life in a new television series. The so-far untitled drama, which will be based on […]
Briana Scurry Makes History, Becomes First African American Woman Elected Into National Soccer Hall of Fame
Photo credit: Bryan Woolston/Philadelphia Inquirer Among 33 nominees announced in May, 14-year soccer veteran Briana Scurry has been named as the first African American woman to be elected into the National Soccer Hall of Fame, according to Washington Post soccer reporter Steven Goff. Beginning her career in Dayton, Minnesota as the only girl and only […]
Charlottesville, Virginia: These Young Men And Women Gave Away Almost 100 Filled Backpacks To Kids And Families In Need
Photo via: Instagram/ @dr.wesbellamy Here’s something positive that happened in the city of Charlottesville, Virginia over the weekend. On Saturday, during a Back-to-School Block Party organized by Dream and Dreamin’ Diamonds, a group of young men and women handed out almost 100 backpacks to children and families in need of school supplies. The community event included food, games, […]
Shonda Rhimes Is Taking Shondaland (And Her Black Girl Magic) To Netflix
Photo credit: Jason Laveris/Filmmagic It’s official! Shondaland has a new home. On Monday, it was announced that television powerhouse Shonda Rhimes has signed a huge multi-year production deal with streaming giant Netflix. In her 15-year relationship with ABC studios, Rhimes has produced the network’s hit Thursday-night lineup: “Grey’s Anatomy”, “Scandal”, and “How To Get Away With […]
Meet The Spelman Grad Set To Open Chick-fil-A’s First Location In Downtown Los Angeles
Photos via: Chik-Fil-A When Ashley Derby first started working for Chick-fil-A, she was just a 15-year-old team member trying to earn money to buy her first car. Little did she know, her first position with the company would turn into a trailblazing career path. Derby, who grew up in Marietta, Georgia, continued to work for Chick-Fil-A while […]
We’re Celebrating Viola Davis’ Birthday With 10 Of Her Most Powerful Quotes
Trailblazing actress, Viola Davis, is celebrating her 53rd birthday. Davis has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, been named Harvard’s Best Artist of the Year, landed on Time’s list of 100 Most Influential People of 2017, won her first Golden Globe and Academy Award, and made history as the first Black person to achieve […]