Branford Marsalis Returns Home as Artistic Director of Ellis Marsalis Center for Music
The eldest son of the center’s namesake is gearing up for a homecoming! The Ellis Marsalis Center for Music (EMCM) has announced Branford Marsalis, the renowned saxophonist and composer, as its new Artistic Director. This prestigious role will see Branford shape the artistic trajectory of the center, providing invaluable insights and steering its creative vision. […]
Victoria Monét and BMAC Announce $5,000 Grant to Empower Black Music Talent
Grammy-nominated singer, Victoria Monét is stepping into music’s biggest week with a meaningful initiative. Teaming up with the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC), Monét is launching the BMAC x Victoria Monét Music Maker Grant, Black Enterprise reports. The grant was officially announced at BMAC’s Grammy Week Music Maker Dinner on January 31st. This collaborative effort […]
11 Black Celebrity Families Who Have Shaped the Culture
Influence and innovation run in these families! From music legends to political trailblazers, Black families have played a major role in shaping the cultural landscape. Each family represents a unique powerhouse, showcasing excellence in music, comedy, gospel, politics, and beyond. Here are the stories and legacies of 11 Black families who have shaped our culture […]
Robert Smith Partners with Steinbridge Group to Commit $100M to HBCUs
He’s back at it again! In an initiative to address the challenges faced by historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and other Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), the Student Freedom Initiative (SFI) has joined forces with the Steinbridge Group. The partnership, recently announced by Steinbridge Group, includes a substantial $100 million capital commitment to develop attainable […]
The Official Season 3 Trailer for ‘Abbott Elementary’ Has Been Released
We wouldn’t miss it for anything in the world! Quinta Brunson’s Abbott Elementary is back for a third season, and we couldn’t be more excited! The show has continued to break records, and fans are on the edge of their seats as they prepare for another year of laughs and fun with Brunson and the […]
Brittney Griner Jersey To Be Retired By Baylor During Black History Month
She’ll be the seventh woman to have her name hang in the rafters! Baylor University is set to retire Brittney Griner’s No. 42 jersey when the Bears face Texas Tech on February 18 at the newly inaugurated Foster Pavilion in Waco, Texas. The announcement comes as a celebration of Griner’s outstanding contribution to women’s basketball, […]
Meet The Brothers Behind Philly’s First Black Owned Brewery
In West Philadelphia, brothers Richard and Mengistu Koilor, have brought a unique experience to the city with Two Locals — Pennsylvania’s first Black-owned brewery, Eater Philadelphia reports. They are carving a lane in an industry where Black brewers make up less than one percent of the total in America, according to the Brewers Association. The […]
11-Year-Old Entrepreneur Brings STEM Toy Line to Whole Foods
Young entrepreneur Ava N. Simmons, creator of Team Genius Squad, is set to introduce the Alternative Energy Experiment Kit series in Whole Foods Market stores, according to a press release. The toy brand focuses on American-made science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) toys and channels its profits into funding community STEM activities and supporting Ava’s […]
Patrick Mahomes Sr. Is a Proud Father as He Celebrates Son’s Back-To-Back Super Bowl Appearances
There’s nothing like a father’s love! The Kansas City Chief’s star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, is headed to the Super Bowl for the second year in a row. After defeating the Baltimore Ravens this past Sunday, this makes Mahomes’ fourth Super Bowl appearance in his first seven seasons, something he says he doesn’t take for granted […]
Teen Makes History as Africa’s First Cross-Country Skier at Winter Youth Olympic Games
She made history at the Winter Youth Olympic Games! View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Olympic Games (@olympics) In a historic moment at the Winter Youth Olympic Games on January 29th, 16-year-old Ashley Tshanda Ongong’a, hailing from Kenya, etched her name in the books of winter sports history. The young athlete […]