Russell Westbrook Honors NBA Icon Oscar Robertson With Arthur Ashe Award at the ESPYS
At this year’s ESPY Awards, NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson was honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage, presented by Russell Westbrook, for his pivotal role in establishing free agency in the NBA. As president of the NBA Players Association from 1965 to 1974, Robertson led a landmark antitrust lawsuit that forever changed the league’s rules, and players’ futures.
Abby Phillip to Release First Book on Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Historic Political Rise
CNN anchor Abby Phillip is stepping into the literary world with her debut book, a biography of civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson. Titled A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power, the book will be published by Flatiron Books (a Macmillan imprint) and is set to hit shelves this October.
Actress Ayo Edebiri Makes Emmy History as the Youngest Black Woman to Receive Three Acting Nods
The Television Academy just announced the nominees for the 77th Emmy Awards, and Black excellence is front and center. From veteran stars to fresh faces, this year’s list is stacked with groundbreaking nominations, and leading the charge is Ayo Edebiri. The 29-year-old scene-stealer behind The Bear made history with three nominations, becoming the youngest Black woman ever to do so. She also became the first woman to be nominated for both acting and directing in the comedy categories in the same year.
Meet the First Black Triplets to Earn Eagle Scout Honors in the U.S.
Three siblings from Brightwaters, Long Island are making history! Helaina, Henri, and Henniyah Rivers, 17-year-old triplets, have officially earned their Eagle Scout status, becoming the first Black triplets in the nation to do so.
84-Year-Old Gospel Legend Queen Esther Marrow Reacts to Her Vocals on Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour
Queen Esther Marrow, the powerhouse soul and gospel vocalist whose career has spanned over six decades, recently experienced a beautiful full-circle moment. The 84-year-old icon was filmed reacting to hearing her own voice sampled during Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour performance.
HBCU Prospects and Atlanta Culture Took Center Stage at MLB All-Star Weekend
During MLB All-Star Weekend in Atlanta, Black excellence was front and center. From the ballpark to the block, it was a celebration of HBCU talent, cultural legacy, and Atlanta’s undeniable influence on sports and style.
Gabby Thomas, Beverly Johnson, and Laura Coates Among Newest Alpha Kappa Alpha Honorary Members
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® just added a history-making class of honorary members to its sisterhood, and it’s one for the books. The announcement came during the sorority’s 2025 Leadership Seminar, “Pathways to Soar: Unlocking Impactful Leadership,” held in Anaheim, California, where more than 9,000 members gathered from around the world.
Spelman Grad Valerie Camille Jones Ford Inducted Into National Teachers Hall of Fame
Dr. Valerie Camille Jones Ford, a celebrated math teacher and department head at the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, has officially been inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame. With 20 years of teaching experience under her belt, Dr. Jones Ford was chosen from hundreds of nominees and is one of just five educators across the nation to receive the honor this year.
Father Shares Heartwarming Moment With Son During Emotional College Drop-Off
A proud father, @vakislamilliner5 on TikTok, recently dropped his son off at college, but for him, it was more than just move-in day. He opened up about how his own father wasn’t able to drop him off years ago, making this milestone with his son all the more meaningful.
Keith Lee, Wisdom Kaye & More Black Creators Shine on TIME’s Inaugural TIME100 Creators List
For the first time ever, TIME Magazine has unveiled its TIME100 Creators list for 2025, celebrating the most influential digital voices shaping culture, conversation, and community online today. This inaugural list honors creators across five categories — Titans, Entertainers, Leaders, Phenoms, and Catalysts — recognizing those whose work is leaving an undeniable mark on the world. Among the standout names are several Black creators using their platforms to inform, uplift, and entertain.