Remembering Faith Ringgold, Pioneering Black Quilt Artist and Author
Faith Ringgold, an artist best known for her quilts depicting the Black American experience, died on April 13 at her home in Englewood, New Jersey. She was 93. “Faith leaves behind an impactful legacy of activism and advocacy for diversity and inclusion that has left a lasting mark on the art world, inspiring countless others […]
Remembering Ramona Edelin, The Educator Turned Activist Who Popularized The Term ‘African American’
Dr. Ramona Hodge Edelin, an educator and activist who helped popularize the term “African American” in the late 1980s, died February 19 from cancer at her home in Washington D.C., The Washington Post reports. She was 78 years old. Ramona Hodge (later Edelin) was born in Los Angeles on September 4, 1945. Her mother, Annette […]
The Minnesota Lynx Set To Retire Jersey of Four-Time WNBA Star Maya Moore
Moore will be the fifth player in Lynx history to have her jersey hung from the rafters. The Minnesota Lynx announced that they’re going to retire the number 23 jersey of WNBA star Maya Moore, who led her team to four WNBA championship titles and won two gold medals at the Olympics. “I hope people […]
Former Wall Street Analyst Ashley Fox Is Bridging Financial Gaps for Underserved Communities
“Wealth doesn’t have a color. No matter what you look like or who you are, we deserve to build wealth.” Ashley Fox believes that anyone can and should be able to have the life–and bank account– of their dreams. It’s why she started Empify, a wealth-building and investment program that empowers everyday people to get […]
Quinta Brunson Will Serve As 2024 Commencement Speaker at Temple University
Abbott Elementary star and showrunner Quinta Brunson is going back to school, but not to study or teach. The actress and producer is returning to her alma mater, Temple University, to deliver the commencement address at the 2024 graduation ceremony. She will also receive an honorary degree from the university. “We are thrilled to recognize […]
Remembering Dorie Ladner, Beloved Organizer & Veteran Civil Rights Activist
She was 81 years old. Dorie Ladner, a Civil Rights activist and organizer, died on March 11 from respiratory failure, The New York Times reports. Ladner joined the Civil Rights Movement as a teenager in Mississippi, facing violence and discrimination head-on in what would be a lifetime fight for racial equality. Dorie Ann Ladner was […]
Meet Dalila Scruggs, The Harvard Grad Making History as the First Augusta Savage Curator for the Smithsonian
The Harvard alumna will begin her work for the Smithsonian on April 22. Dalila Scruggs has been named the first-ever Augusta Savage Curator of African American art for the Smithsonian American Art Museum, ARTnews reports. In this new role, Scruggs will be responsible for collecting artworks from African American artists that celebrate the range and […]
Watch: Houston Filmmaker’s New Short Film Celebrating Black Women in Cowboy Culture
“Beyoncé got her drip from the folks who embraced the cowgirl culture before her.” Black cowboys and cowhands have almost been erased from history, despite their contributions to the expansion of this country and the development of the rodeo. For Black women rodeo riders, there’s even less acknowledgment. Houston native and film director Isaac Yowman […]
Stacey Abrams Launches New Initiative at Columbia University to Economically Empower Women
Stacey Abrams is continuing her work of advancing equal rights for the most vulnerable communities! The author and activist has helped launch a new Women’s Initiative at Columbia University’s Institute of Global Politics (IGP) that focuses on economically empowering women and girls. “The Institute of Global Politics’ Women’s Initiative will produce high-quality, actionable research and policy […]
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 […]