8 Incredible Black Engineers Who Made Their Mark On History
Here are eight incredible Black engineers who achieved greatness and made their mark on history. 1. Mary Jackson, NASA’s first Black female engineer, who along with pioneering mathematicians Katherine Johnson and Dorothy Vaughan helped NASA send the first American to space. 2. William Fauntroy, an original Tuskegee Airman and D.C. Metro’s first Black engineer. Photo via: TSA 3. Lewis […]
Press Play And Watch Some of The Cutest Videos That Show Black Boy Joy
Have you had your daily dose of Black boy joy today? If not, here are a few videos that celebrates boyhood and the pure joy of little black boys. Press play and enjoy!
15 Black Doctors You Should Be Following On Social Media
Pioneering doctors like James McCune Smith and Rebecca Lee Crumpler, who were the first African American man and woman to earn their medical degrees, paved the way for generations of African Americans in medicine. Today’s Black doctors not only carry on their legacy through their work but also have created a strong online presence that shows what […]
Tony Award Winner Cynthia Erivo Set To Play The Iconic Harriet Tubman In New Biopic
How perfect is this? Today, it was announced that the incredibly talented Cynthia Erivo has been cast to play Harriet Tubman in MARCO and New Balloon’s feature film, “Harriet”. Erivo has won multiple awards, including a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, for her role of Celie in the 2015 Broadway adaptation of Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple”. Now, she’s […]
Words Of Wisdom From 6 Self-Made Wealthy Black Women
From the founding of one of the nation’s first Black owned banks in the late 1800’s, to the development of Tulsa’s Black Wall Street, to the rise of successful Black business owners, African Americans have shown that Black wealth is attainable. Here are some words of wisdom from six wealthy self-made women who prove, that no matter […]
How This Little Girl Became The Richest Black Girl In America
Who’s the first person that comes to mind when you think of the first Black female millionaire? It’s probably beauty entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker, right? Well before Walker, also known as Sarah Breedlove, became a millionaire in 1914, there was another Sarah who also accumulated great wealth during her lifetime. Her name was Sarah Rector. She […]
‘Hidden Figures’ Scores Another Win By Becoming This Year’s Highest-Grossing Best Picture Oscar Nominee
“Hidden Figures” just added another feat to the books by surpassing “La La Land” to become the Academy’s highest-grossing Best Picture nominee of the year. Including numbers from this past weekend, the biographical drama, which was released in the U.S. two weeks after “La La Land”, has now collected a total of $119.5 million (“La La Land” has a […]
She’s Only 22, But This MIT Student Is Already Working With NASA
What does 22-year-old Tiera Guinn have in common with the real women behind “Hidden Figures”: Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson? She’s going to be one of the Black women who helped NASA send people to space. Guinn currently works as a Rocket Structural Design and Analysis Engineer for a Space Launch System Boeing […]
7 Epic Photos From History That Are Full Of Black Excellence
Black excellence is a celebration of Black achievement, leadership, service, creativity, and more. Whether it be in the world of politics, sports, education or the entertainment industry, Black history shows that excellence always overcomes adversity. Here are eight photos from history that display both Black excellence and squad goals long before squad goals existed. Pictured left to right: Ralph […]
Cuteness Overload: Listen To These Adorable Little Girls Sing Happy Birthday To Rosa Parks
Today, we celebrate the birthdate of civil rights pioneer, Rosa Parks. From being a member of the NAACP, to getting arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger in 1955, to becoming one of the catalysts of the civil rights movement as a result of her civil disobedience, Ms. Parks’ incredible bravery and lifelong commitment […]