5 Men In History Who Displayed Black Boy Joy
When Chance the Rapper arrived at the MTV video music awards last year, he was noticeably really happy: smiling, striking fun poses, and unapologetically expressing pure joy. So much so, that Root writer Danielle Young and her co-workers were inspired to reintroduce the hashtag #BlackBoyJoy. In Young’s article on The Root she explains: “I decided that the hashtag […]
Watch: These D.C. Students Probably Just Made The Most Touching College Decision Announcements Ever
For these 17 student-athletes at Friendship Public Charter School in Washington D.C., national college signing day was more than about announcing where they will continue their education and football careers. It was about celebrating their journey to reach this point; therefore, it turned into an extremely special and emotional moment for many of the students, as they thanked […]
Marley Dias: 12-Year-Old Founder Of #1000BlackGirlBooks Gets A Scholastic Book Deal
Photo via: Elle Magazine What could possibly be next for 12-year-old Marley Dias? She’s already collected over 1,000 books that depict Black girls as main characters. She’s already become a well-known advocate for diversity in literature. She’s already served as an Editor-in-Residence at Elle.com. She’s already interviewed trailblazing women like Misty Copeland and Ava DuVernay. But, […]
6 Women In History Who Exuded Black Girl Magic
The word magic doesn’t imply unreal, or effortless. When the word magic follows Black girl it serves as an amplifier to all the amazing things that Black girls and women have and will accomplish. Here are a few examples of women who have made their own Black girl magic. Rosa Parks displayed her Black girl magic when […]
This Black History Month Let’s Celebrate the Facts, Not Alternative Facts
While we have focused on highlighting and celebrating Black excellence on a daily basis for the last 4-years, this new age of alternative facts has reminded us of the reason why we began – to build the self-esteem of our children through imagery and facts that refute false narratives that have the potential to shape […]
There’s A New Mr. Clean In Town And It’s A Black Man
For nearly 60 years, the iconic Mr. Clean image has always been of a muscular, bald white man with pearly whites and a gold earring. As a way to diversify the face of the brand, Procter & Gamble decided to choose a new face in its “The Next Mr. Clean” contest that didn’t resemble the original cartoon. […]
2017 SAG Awards: Four Amazing Moments We Hope You Didn’t Miss Last Night
On Sunday night, the films “Fences”, “Moonlight”, and “Hidden Figures” all won in a major way at the 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. From Viola Davis winning Best Supporting Actress for her role in “Fences” and paying tribute to “Fences” playwright August Wilson, to Denzel Washington taking home his first SAG award, to Mahershala Ali and Taraji P. Henson accepting […]
She’s The First Black Woman To Become President Of The Harvard Law Review
Say hello to Imelme Umana, the first Black woman to be elected as president of one of the most prestigious legal journals in the nation, the Harvard Law Review. In its 130-year-history, the Harvard Law review has only had one other Black president. Can you guess who? We’ll give you a hint: He is the 44th U.S. […]
Serena Williams Just Set A New Grand Slam Record
Photo credit: Lukas Coch/AAP Image It’s a win for the Williams family! Today, Serena Williams faced her toughest opponent in the Australian Open final: her older sister Venus. Serena defeated Venus 6-4, 6-4, to win her 23rd major singles title, which is more than any other female and male tennis player in the history of the Open Era. For the […]
This Adorable Baby Boy Is Gerber’s 2017 Spokesbaby
Photo via: Parents Kristen and Devin Shines The results are in! 7-month-old Riley Shines from Lewis Center, Ohio has been selected at the 2017 Gerber Baby. Since 2010, when Gerber first launched its annual baby photo search contest, the company has received a cuteness overload from thousands of hopeful parents who want their children to […]