Remembering Faith Ringgold, Pioneering Black Quilt Artist and Author
Faith Ringgold, an artist best known for her quilts depicting the Black American experience, died on April 13 at her home in Englewood, New Jersey. She was 93. “Faith leaves behind an impactful legacy of activism and advocacy for diversity and inclusion that has left a lasting mark on the art world, inspiring countless others […]
Mielle Organics Founder Monique Rodriguez to Launch Investment Fund
She’s set her sights on a new goal! Monique Rodriguez, the entrepreneur behind the successful haircare brand Mielle Organics, is embarking on a new venture: launching her own investment fund, according to Inc. This comes roughly a year after selling Mielle Organics to consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble. Details on the fund, including its […]
LSU Star Angel Reese Gets Drafted No.7 Pick for the WNBA’s Chicago Sky
Let’s go, Angel! The 2024 WNBA Draft brought forth a wave of new talent, but one name stood out among the rest: Angel Reese. With a blend of athleticism, skill, and determination, Reese has emerged as a rising star in the next generation of women’s basketball. Tonight, Reese was drafted as the No. 7 pick […]
Simone Biles Opens Up About Mental Health in Powerful New Ad Empowering Us to ‘Take a Pause’
Olympic champion Simone Biles is back and stronger than ever in a new Powerade ad, “The Vault.” In the moving ad, Biles reflects on her mental well-being after stepping away from gymnastics due to mental health concerns. The ad showcases the 27-year-old confronting the immense pressure and expectations that come with being a world-class athlete. […]
Lauryn Hill Performs During Son YG Marley’s Coachella Set, Along With Wyclef for Mini Fugees Reunion
It was a Fugees reunion and family affair at Coachella! YG Marley surprised the crowd at Coachella during his Sunday set by bringing out his mother, Lauryn Hill, who, in turn, surprised fans by inviting her bandmate Wyclef Jean on stage. Hill took the stage solo, performing “Ex-Factor” and “Lost Ones.” Then, Jean joined her for […]
Meet Ayanna Woods, the Chicago Native Making Waves in Classical Music
In the symphony of her life, she has found her rhythm early on. Today, at 31 years old, Woods is celebrated as one of the most promising composers of her generation, her works performed by esteemed ensembles such as The Crossing, Chanticleer, and Third Coast Percussion. As detailed in the Chicago Sun Times, her recent […]
Championship HBCU Basketball Team Finally Visits the White House More Than 6 Decades After Their Win
This is a long time coming! The Tennessee A&I Tigers of Tennessee Agricultural & Industrial State University made history in 1957 as the first HBCU team to win a national championship, Essence reports. They followed up that impressive victory with two more back-to-back national titles, making history as the first college team to win three […]
The Banner Sisters Acquire Former Louisiana Plantation Where Their Ancestors Were Enslaved
Twin sisters Jo and Joy Banner are hoping to heal their ancestral land and right the wrongs of history. They recently purchased the Woodland Plantation in LaPlace, Louisiana, which was the site of the 1811 Slave Revolt, one of the largest uprisings of enslaved people in American history. The plantation was also where the Banner […]
Viral TikTok Star JaBria Makes Acting Debut on ‘Abbott Elementary’
We are so happy for our internet niece! TikTok star La’Ron Hines first burst onto the scene during the pandemic with his viral videos profiling his parent’s preschool students. Hines would regularly sit down with the students for his “Are You Smarter Than A Preschooler?” series during his trips back home to Mississippi. The initial […]
Celebrating Dr. Johnnetta Cole, the First Black Woman President of Spelman College
She is a true pioneer in academia! Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole. The name itself evokes a legacy of leadership, scholarship, and a deep commitment to empowering others. A true trailblazer in every sense of the word, Dr. Cole has shattered glass ceilings throughout her career, most notably as the first African American woman to serve […]