Ed Dwight, the Man Set to Be the First Black Astronaut, Is Finally Getting His Flowers
His story deserves to be told! Ed Dwight is finally getting recognition, thanks to the new National Geographic documentary, “The Space Race!” Initially chosen by the White House of John F. Kennedy, Dwight was selected to participate in Chuck Yeager’s test pilot program at Edwards Air Force Base in the Mojave Desert of California. That nurturing […]
Women’s Basketball Teams Unite To Help Player Having Hair Malfunction in Touching Viral Moment
Women supporting women! That’s what happened during a recent women’s basketball game between Ole Miss and South Carolina. During the game, one of the players, Marquesha Davis, found herself on the floor after it got physical on the court. When she hit the ground, her wig flew off her head. The rest of the women […]
Usher Dominates Super Bowl Halftime Show with Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South and Kappa Alpha Psi
It was a performance to remember! Usher took the stage for the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show, making waves not only with his iconic hits but also by sharing the spotlight with Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South marching band and two members of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. He kicked off his first-ever […]
Meet Jeremiah Fennell, The 11-Year-Old Sports Reporter Who Took Over Super Bowl Weekend
The 11-year-old Las Vegas resident is already interviewing NFL players like a pro. Jeremiah Fennell is said to have a successful career as a newscaster ahead of him! “I started to do this at the age of 7 years old because I wasn’t able to play sports due to some medical issues, but I still […]
Three Black Couples Whose Love Stories Started With Their Celebrity Friends
Move over, Cupid! In the world of love, sometimes it takes a bit of matchmaking magic to bring two hearts together. Here, we celebrate the enchanting stories of three Black couples whose romantic journeys were set into motion by the subtle nudges of celebrity wing-women. Grant Hill and Tamia NBA legend Grant Hill and the […]
Remembering Willie Thrower, The NFL’s First Black Quarterback
We’re familiar with names like Jalen Hurts, Russell Willson, and Patrick Mahomes, who hopes to lead the Kansas City Chiefs to their second championship in a row this Super Bowl LVIII weekend. But long before Mahomes even picked up the pigskin there was Willie Thrower, the first Black quarterback to ever play in the NFL […]
David Oyelowo Partners With Roku To Launch New Channel Amplifying Black Stories
Golden Globe Award-winning actor David Oyelowo is launching “Mansa Mix,” a free streaming service on The Roku Channel that will put Black stories on screen. Mansa Mix is an ad-supported station that will offer a curated selection of films and television series that celebrate Black culture from around the globe. “Mansa is dedicated to showcasing […]
Gabby Douglas Announces Return To Professional Gymnastics
She’s back–and we’re here for it! Gabby Douglas–the awe-inspiring gymnast who secured the Olympic all-around gold medal in 2012–has declared her return to professional gymnastics after an eight-year hiatus, NBC News reports. Expressing her competitive spirit, Douglas shared in a recent interview on Hallie Jackson NOW, “I’m still a competitor at heart.” Inspired by the […]
Donnie Simpson To Be Inducted Into Broadcasting Hall of Fame
They’re recognizing his 55-year career! The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) recently revealed that Donnie Simpson is set to join the ranks of the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2024. Recognizing his unparalleled contributions to radio, Simpson’s induction will be celebrated at the NAB Show on Monday, April 15, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. […]
New 19-Foot Kobe Bryant Statue Unveiled Outside the Lakers’ Arena
He’ll be remembered in history forever! This week, the Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a new statue of Kobe Bryant outside the Crypto.com arena, NBA.com reports. The 19-foot, 4,000-pound bronze statue depicts Bryant in a white No.8 jersey with his right index finger raised to the sky, a pose Bryant made after his outstanding 81-point game […]