Huntsville Woman Set to Open First Black Woman-Owned Beauty Supply Store in Walmart
The ethnic hair care aisle just won’t do! Alabama resident, Kaylah A. Joseph, has always tried to care for her natural hair, but struggled to find the right products with healthy ingredients to include in her hair care regimen. So, she made a haircare brand for herself and other “curly girlies” looking for something to […]
Watch the Viral Moment Keyshia Cole Surprised These Middle School Students
Proof that music transcends generation! Students at The Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, Georgia recently got a special surprise. While practicing for a special mock performance of Keyshia Cole’s “Love,” the students were surprised by the R&B songstress herself. Led by a charismatic lead singer, founder Ron Clark interrupted the performance to ask the young […]
Philadelphia Elementary School Opens Mini Nursing Academy for Students
Nursing is an overwhelmingly white profession but health care providers in Philadelphia are trying to change that. Nurse Clarissa Collier of North Philadelphia’s General George Meade Elementary School and Southeastern Pennsylvania Area Black Nurses Association, a local chapter of the National Black Nurses Association created an after-school program called the Mini Nurse Academy. The program […]
A Different World Cast To Reunite For 10 City HBCU Tour
You don’t have to rely on reruns to get this crew together again! After three decades, stars including Darryl M. Bell, Charnele Brown, Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Dawnn Lewis, Cree Summer, Glynn Turman, and Sinbad, along with producers Susan Fales and Debbie Allen, are reuniting to celebrate the show’s 35-year legacy and make history on […]
Meet Chaymeriyia Moncrief, the First Black Woman to Own a Smart Glasses Brand
She’s inspiring the culture through social technology! Chaymeriyia Moncrief emerges as a trailblazer, shaping the future with her brainchild, NSPRE. Born and raised in Alabama, Moncrief’s journey began in March 2020 when she transformed her dream into a reality by launching NSPRE to the public. According to the NSPRE website, what initially started as a […]
Princess Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Set to Make a Splash at Walt Disney World This Summer
We’re almost there! As Central Florida’s summer heat bathes the Walt Disney World Resort, the return of a very wet 50-foot plunge adds an extra splash of excitement. Both Disney fans and thrill-seekers are gearing up for the much-anticipated Tiana‘s Bayou Adventure this summer at Magic Kingdom Park. According to Disney Parks Blog, Tiana’s Bayou […]
Taraji, Coco Gauff & More Shine Bright as Time’s 2024 Women of the Year
Black women have secured four of the 12 spots on this year’s list. TIME announced its annual list of Women of the Year, and among the influential figures named for 2024, four Black women stand out for their exceptional contributions across various fields. Coco Gauff, Taraji P. Henson, Andra Day, and Jacqui Patterson have rightfully […]
Meet Kobe Harris, the Founder of KOBEE’S, an All-Natural, Handmade Lip Balm Brand
KOBEE’S lip balms, lip scrubs, and cuticle butters aren’t just saving our dry, cracked skin, they’re also saving the planet. “I started KOBEE’S with the idea of creating a simpler, cleaner plastic-free alternative because the best plastic is no plastic,” founder and CEO Kobe Harris said via Instagram. “I’m sick of bad ingredients, companies telling […]
Dr. Martin Lemelle Appointed as New President of Grambling State University
He’s a third generation alumnus! The University of Louisiana System (ULS) Board of Supervisors has named Dr. Martin Lemelle as the new president of Grambling State University (GSU), Gram.edu reports. A third generation GSU graduate, Lemelle graduated in 2006 and previously served as student body president, Shreveport Times reports. He was one of three finalists […]
Showtime & MTV Studios Launch New HBCU Partnership For Emerging Creators
They’re cultivating diverse pipelines of creators within the entertainment industry. According to Deadline, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios is set to make an impact with the launch of The Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios Storytellers Lab, an initiative aimed at building partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This visionary program seeks to close the gap between untapped […]