Salem State University Honors First Black Alumna, Charlotte Forten, with Renaming of Residence Hall
Salem State University recently unveiled the renaming of its residence hall, dedicating it to Charlotte Forten, the university’s first African American graduate from the class of 1856. The university announced in a statement that Viking Hall, now known as Charlotte Forten Hall, will honor the legacy of this remarkable woman who was an abolitionist, educator, […]
Bobby Brown Receives Honorary Doctorate Degree and His Own Day in Houston
His philanthropy has hit a high note. Houston Style Magazine reports that R&B legend Bobby Brown and his wife, Alicia Etheredge-Brown, were presented with honorary doctorates in humanity from Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University. This recognition comes as a tribute to the couple’s significant philanthropic efforts, particularly through their organization, the Bobbi Kristina Serenity House, […]
Meet Nia Thompson, the 12-year-old Actress Lighting up Broadway as Young Nala in ‘The Lion King’
In the dazzling world of Broadway, the dreams of one young actress are taking center stage. Nia Thompson, at the tender age of twelve, has secured her place in the limelight as the new Young Nala in the iconic production of The Lion King. Because of Them We Can had an exclusive chat with Nia’s […]
CNK Daily Founder Channing Beumer Set to Open New Women’s Sneaker Boutique This Fall
Imagine a place where you can work, collaborate, and cop your favorite kicks. Channing Beumer is making that dream a reality and leading the way into the future of retail by introducing Shop CNK, the first Black-woman owned and woman focused experiential retail concept in the United States. “CNK has become a beacon for women across […]
Meet Lynette Woodard, a Pioneer in NCAA Women’s Basketball
This Women’s History Month, we’re shining a spotlight on a woman who changed the game, literally. Lynette Woodard is widely considered to be one of the greatest basketball players of all time, breaking records, norms and barriers for women athletes around the globe long before women’s basketball was even officially recognized as an official sport […]
First Black Toledo Police Chief Receives Posthumous Award from City
He was honored by one of two cities touched by his legacy! Toledo, Ohio, holds a cherished place in its heart for Derrick W. Diggs, the city’s first Black police chief, who left an incredible mark on the community. In a recent ceremony, the Founder’s Award was posthumously presented to Chief Diggs, a recognition of […]
Meet Dr. Nikita Harris, the Woman Who Is Preserving the Rich History of Black Debutantes
Her work helps to share our traditions with another generation! In the world of cotillions and debutante presentations, Dr. Nikita Harris stands as a dedicated guardian of Black cultural traditions. She is an associate professor of organizational communication and leadership at the University of Alabama, Reese Phifer Fellow, and founder of the National Black Debutante […]
NFL Teams Up with Local NOLA Artist for Super Bowl LIX Logo in New Orleans
They’re adding a hometown touch to the big night! In about a year, Super Bowl LIX will be coming to New Orleans and the planning and preparation is already underway, including making the logo for the big game. For the first time in history, the NFL partnered with a local artist to design a Super […]
Dr. James D. Griffin Becomes First Black President of Medical Staff at Formerly Segregated Hospital Where He Was Born 60 Years Ago
Things have come full-circle for him. James D. Griffin, MD has a literal lifelong connection with Parkland Memorial Hospital in Texas. He was born there in 1958 in a then-segregated labor and delivery wing. Now, nearly 60 years later, Dr. Griffin will walk the hospital halls as the first Black President of medical staff. “To […]
New CBS Show ‘The Gates’ Marks Return of Predominantly Black Cast to Daytime Soaps for First Time in Three Decades
Let the grandmas know we’re returning to the daytime “stories” in big way! CBS and the NAACP are collaborating to produce The Gates, the first daytime soap opera with a predominantly Black cast since the trailblazing Generations in 1989. According to Entertainment Weekly, this historic show aims to offer a fresh perspective, featuring multidimensional characters, […]