Lauren Scruggs Makes History as First Black American Woman to Earn an Individual Medal in Women’s Fencing at Olympics
It was all a dream! Lauren Scruggs is a 21-year-old rising senior at Harvard University, and a New York City native, ABC News reports. A star fencer, Scruggs has already made quite the name for herself, a member of the First Team All-American at the collegiate fencing level and a fencing mentor for underserved communities […]
Penn State Assistant Coach Lynnzee Brown Makes History as First Woman Gymnast to Compete in Olympics for Haiti
Sak pase Haiti?! Lynnzee Brown is an assistant coach for the Penn State women’s gymnastics team who just made history as the first woman gymnast to ever compete in the Olympics for Haiti, GoPSUSports reports. Brown showed up and out for Penn State and the nation of Haiti, competing on the world stage in the […]
Simone Biles Is Officially the Most Decorated Olympic Gymnast in U.S. History
Put some respect on her name! Simone Biles is now the most decorated Olympic gymnast in American history after Team USA took gold in the women’s team competition at the Paris Olympics, NBC News reports. With her eighth career Olympic medal, Simone Biles broke the record she once shared with Shannon Miller. Even with a […]
Renegade Golf, a Black-Owned Golf Equipment Company, Secures PGA Tour Superstore Distribution Deal
It’s a first-of-its-kind deal! Renegade Golf was founded in 2019 by Kenneth Duncan and Drew McLeod with the goal of making the game of golf more inclusive and diverse, AfroTech reports. Duncan, an avid golfer, saw an opportunity to innovate in golf marketing and country club spaces, focusing the company’s efforts on creating products like […]
Tatyana Ali, Wanda Durant & Angie Stone All Named Class of 2024 Honorary Zetas
They will now join a prestigious legacy of sisterhood and service! Last week, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated announced its 2024 Class of Honorary Members. Holding the induction ceremony at the sorority’s international conference in Indianapolis on July 27th, 15 distinguished women were inducted into the ranks of the century-old organization, pledging their continued commitment […]
Perry Baker Makes History as All-Time Leading Men’s Scorer in Olympic Rugby Sevens
He’s a three-time Rugby Olympian! Perry Baker got his start as a football player, becoming a star at Fairmont State in West Virginia before being drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles, the NCAA reports. However, a torn meniscus would dash his football dreams, and Baker would spend some time in arena football before deciding to rebrand […]
Michelle Obama Shares Heartwarming Post On What Would’ve Been Her Mother’s 87th Birthday
In a heartwarming tribute on social media, former First Lady Michelle Obama celebrated her mother, Marian Robinson, on what would have been her 87th birthday. Michelle reminisced about their humble beginnings in a two-bedroom apartment and DIY hair sessions with an oven and hot comb. Despite these modest circumstances, Michelle’s favorite quality of her mother, […]
17-Year-Old Ryan Garner Makes History as Youngest Black Private Pilot in North Carolina
He’s truly soaring to new heights! At just 17 years old, Ryan Garner has made history as the youngest Black person in North Carolina to earn a private pilot license, WRAL reports. After completing his lessons at a small airport in Indian Trail, he’s now officially a pilot—a dream he’s had since childhood. Ryan’s initial […]
South Sudan, Youngest Country in the World, Wins First-Ever Olympic Basketball Game
The South got something to say! South Sudan officially declared independence after decades of civil war just 13 years ago. Still, despite being the youngest country in the world, they’re showing up in a big way, playing in its first Olympics ever after qualifying as Africa’s top finisher in the World Cup last year, AP […]
Debbie Allen & Phylicia Rashad Celebrate Mother Vivian Ayers Allen as One of NASA’s Hidden Figures
Brilliance runs in the family! NASA’s Johnson Space Center recently celebrated the remarkable legacy of Dorothy Vaughan and the incredible women of the Apollo with a building renaming and ribbon-cutting ceremony in Houston. Among the women honored was Vivian Ayers Allen, the mother of renowned actresses Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad, who attended the event […]