New NMAAHC Exhibit Honors Mary McLeod Bethune and Black Women’s Activism
Renowned educator and reformer Mary McLeod Bethune’s inspiring story and legacy are now featured in a new exhibit at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington, D.C. The exhibit, titled “Forces for Change: Mary McLeod Bethune and Black Women’s Activism,” delves into the profound impact of Bethune and other influential […]
5-Year-Old Gymnast Curates Routine Inspired by Team USA
She’s ready for the Paris Olympics! Nova, who goes by Miss Nova Girl on social media, is a 5-year-old gymnast. Her mom, Tiffany Davidson, regularly posts videos of the Level 3 gymnast as she practices her routines, recently competing at her first meet ever. Already, Nova has met several famous gymnasts, including Olympian Jordan Chiles, […]
The Obamas Call VP Kamala Harris Personally in Heartwarming Endorsement for President
LET’S GOOOOOOOOO! This week has been a year, and with the November election fast approaching and President Biden’s recent departure from the race, many have followed POTUS’ suit and put their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris as the new Democratic nominee. Last week, nearly 100,000 Black women and men gathered virtually to raise almost […]
Florida Grandmother Sells Out of Baked Goods After Business Goes Viral on TikTok
The internet is still good for some things! 73-year-old Inez Hudson has been selling baked goods and pies since 2018, Fox 13 Tampa Bay reports. The retiree has loved baking since she was a young girl and thought it was a good way to earn some extra cash since her fixed income just isn’t enough. […]
Mielle Organics Named Official Textured Hair Care Product of the 2024 Paris Olympic & Paralympic Games
This is a defining moment for the brand! The Olympics are set to kick off this week, and Mielle Organics has just been officially named the textured hair care product of the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. Mielle President Omar Goff made the announcement on social media, highlighting the historical significance of the partnership […]
Detroit Twin Sisters Celebrate 100th Birthday Together
They say it’s truly a blessing! Twin sisters Doris Ward and Loris Pryor just celebrated their 100th birthday together on July 17th, WXYZ News 7 reports. Originally born in Illinois in 1924, the duo have a century’s worth of memories together, boasting nine children between them and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. “All […]
Coco Gauff Makes History as Youngest Team USA Athlete to Ever Be a Flag Bearer
She’s reppin’ us proudly! The upcoming Paris Olympics are fast upon us and as we prepare to root for our favorite athletes, we are more than ecstatic for the games to get underway. Recently, tennis phenom Coco Gauff gathered with her Team USA peers for what she thought was a routine meet-up ahead of the […]
Mom Launches Vegan Nail Polish Line With 7-Year-Old Daughter as Co-CEO
They’re providing safer options for the children! During the global pandemic, Jasmine Phinex, like many educators, found herself home a lot more with her family. With the wave of fear and instability gripping the world, Phinex took solace in spending time with her young daughter Serenity. Just three years old at the time, one of […]
50K Black Men Raised Over $1.3M for VP Kamala Harris on Roland Martin’s Black Star Network
The fight continues! With just four months until the election and an unprecedented move after President Biden announced he was dropping out of the race, Black communities across the nation have begun to mobilize. In what’s shaping up to be a pivotal election year in the fabric of American history, we’re making sure that we’re […]
Remembering Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee & Her Lifelong Legacy of Leadership
She will be deeply missed! In the annals of American history, certain figures emerge not just as lawmakers but as champions of justice, voices for the voiceless, and architects of progress. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, whose recent passing has left a void in the halls of power and in the hearts of many, exemplified these […]