Remembering Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee & Her Lifelong Legacy of Leadership
She will be deeply missed! In the annals of American history, certain figures emerge not just as lawmakers but as champions of justice, voices for the voiceless, and architects of progress. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, whose recent passing has left a void in the halls of power and in the hearts of many, exemplified these […]
Tiffany Tucker Named First Black Woman Athletics Director at UMBC
She’s ushering in a new era at the college! Tiffany Tucker has been named the new athletics director at The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), CBS News reports. A former star athlete herself, Tucker played four years of college basketball at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill. She holds a bachelor’s […]
40K Black Women Raised Over $1.5M For Kamala In Under 3 Hours
Black women to the rescue, again! This weekend, the nation was shook up when President Biden announced that he was rescinding his bid for presidential reelection. The news came unexpectedly and amid calls for Biden to step aside due to what seems to be ailing health challenges. A defining end and an affirmation of what […]
Dr. Vonnya Pettigrew Makes History as First Black Woman to Own a Block on Baltimore’s Waterfront
She’s buying back the block! Dr. Vonya Pettigrew is a multi-hyphenate media professional and the CEO of Root Branch Media Group, the full-service media production company named after her family property located on Root Branch Road in South Carolina, The Baltimore Times reports. Pettigrew, a Philadelphia native, got her start in media after earning her […]
Meet Sarah Brown, Owner of First Black Beauty Supply Store in Columbia, Missouri
She’s the first but hopefully not the last! Sarah Brown has been a hairstylist in the beauty industry for over 25 years. Now she’s elevating her business with the opening of the Beauty Trap, Columbia, Columbia, Missouri’s first Black-owned beauty supply store, reports the Columbia Missourian. For Brown, her shop, one of only two beauty […]
Megan Thee Stallion Launches Emergency Power Program in Houston for Seniors Affected by Hurricane
She’s taking care of her own! Megan Thee Stallion recently announced an emergency power program in her city of Houston. The recent Hurricane Beryl has left many in the city suffering without power as they try to recover from billions in damage. In Houston alone, 2.7 million residents were left without power, and the soaring […]
Usher Earns First Three Emmy Nominations for Super Bowl Performance
Ursher BABY! Earlier this year, Usher shut down Super Bowl LVIII with his highly anticipated halftime show. Fresh off of his successful multi-year Las Vegas residency, Usher showed up to the Allegiant Stadium with ATL in tow to give us an unforgettable performance featuring Alicia Keys, Ludacris, Lil Jon, H.E.R., and SoSoDef super producer Jermaine […]
The Historic Apollo Theater Becomes First Organization to Receive Prestigious Kennedy Center Honors
It comes just in time for the theater’s 90th anniversary! The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced the 47th class of honorees for its annual Kennedy Center Honors, a celebration of artists and cultural icons who have contributed greatly to the nation’s entertainment landscape. Among the honorees is the iconic Apollo theater, the […]
Barack Obama Announces Renaming of Plaza at Obama Presidential Center in Honor of John Lewis
A fitting honor! Congressman John Lewis was a civil rights titan and a beacon of hope. His passing in 2020 has left a void that can never be filled, Lewis leaving us with a final call to “get in good trouble.” His enduring legacy remains, and so many tributes pour in posthumously for the giant. […]
Lance Gross Takes Adorable Father-Son Trip to Visit Disney-Pixar’s ‘Up’ House
Who is cutting onions?! While most celebrities spend their summers making core memories in Bora Bora or some other uber-expensive island that makes us all wish we were there to take AMAZING Instagramable pictures with the fam, one celeb had a pretty different idea. Lance Gross recently took to social media to share pics from […]