Essence Fest Marks 30-Year Milestone With Unforgettable Celebration of Black Culture
THEY LOVE US! If you have never been to Essence Fest, you are sorely missing out! 30 years ago, Essence co-founder Ed Lewis had the brilliant idea of curating a festival to celebrate the magazine’s 25th anniversary, and the rest, as they say, is history. What initially started as this idea for a one-off celebration […]
Eritrean Cyclist Biniam Girmay Makes History as First Black Rider to Win a Tour de France Stage
He dedicated his win to all of us! Biniam Girmay is a 24-year-old bicyclist from Eritrea, NBC News reports. No stranger to history-making, Girmay was thrust into the spotlight two years ago after becoming the first Black rider to win in a Grand Tour, the term for the three major three-week races: the Giro, the […]
Meet Dr. Nancy, the First Black Woman to Graduate From Neurosurgery Program at Johns Hopkins
There’s a doctor in the house! This past June, Nancy Abu-Bonsrah took to social media to announce that after 12 years of schooling, she had finally become a neurosurgery doctor. Sharing a post of her surrounded by family, many congratulated her on a job well done. But it turns out that Dr. Nancy’s graduation was […]
Sha’Carri Graces the Cover of Vogue Just Ahead of Historic Comeback at Paris Olympics
She’s not back. She’s better!💫 Sha’Carri Richardson graces the August cover of Vogue Magazine, sharing her journey as she prepares to claim gold at the Paris Olympics this summer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vogue (@voguemagazine) After earning her spot at the U.S. Olympic qualifying meet, @itsshacarri is set to make […]
Flau’jae Links up With Serena Williams to Sign Personalized Jersey for Daughter Olympia
“This is why women’s sports is important.”♥️ Olympia Ohanian, daughter of tennis legend Serena Williams, recently had an unforgettable day meeting LSU basketball star and rapper Flau’jae Johnson at Essence Fest. The LSU star stopped to sign a special jersey for the young mogul. Alexis Ohanian, Serena’s husband, shared the heartwarming moment on social media, […]
A’ja Wilson Makes History as Las Vegas Aces All-Time Leading Scorer
A’ja Wilson is having quite the season!⭐️ Over the weekend, the two-time WNBA MVP and Las Vegas Aces star made history by surpassing Sophia Young-Malcolm to become the franchise’s all-time leading scorer, according to CNN Sports. In Sunday’s game against the Dallas Wings, @aja22wilson delivered an outstanding performance with 28 points and 10 rebounds, securing […]
Atlanta Retiree Creates Mobile Laundry Service for Homeless Population
This is what community is all about! Nicky Crawford is an Atlanta resident who is making the most of his retirement. Not content with just sitting at home watching the clouds roll by, Crawford has made it his mission to help out his fellow community members. According to 11 Alive, Atlanta is the hub for […]
Watch Monaé Nichols Jump Exact Meters Needed to Qualify for Paris Olympics
Now, this is impressive! With the Paris Olympics just around the corner, many of our star-studded athletes are putting their money where their mouth is! Recently, Monaé Nichols, a Bethune-Cookman alum and superb track and field athlete who competes in the long jump, competed at the Olympic Trials for her spot in Paris. On Nichols’ […]
Angel Reese Gets Emotional After Being Named WNBA All-Star in Rookie Season
She deserves it! Angel Reese has been having an incredible rookie season. Drafted No. 7 to the Chicago Sky, the former Bayou Barbie is making a name for herself in the windy city. This past week she made history as the first WNBA player to record a double-double in 10 consecutive games in a single […]
Sza & Simone Biles Bond Over Love for Gymnastics in Heartwarming New Video
We love to see the support among sisters! 4x Grammy Award-winning artist SZA, a former gymnast herself, recently had a unique opportunity to sit down with Simone Biles, the most decorated American gymnast ever. Their shared love for the sport created a bond that was palpable, with SZA admitting she was downright giddy over the […]