Shaq Makes History As First Person To Have Number Retired By Orlando Magic
Shaq’s name now hangs in the rafters! On Tuesday, Feb. 13, the Orlando Magic retired Shaquile O’Neal’s No. 32 — a first for the team and its first superstar. Many fans stayed for the postgame ceremony where they lifted the No. 32 jersey into the rafters, even after the Magic lost to Oklahoma City. View […]
Meet Dr. Chester Pierce, the Black Psychiatrist Who Helped Create Representation for Black Children With Sesame Street
The revolution was televised for kids, too. In the aftermath of Martin Luther King Jr.’s tragic assassination in 1968, a force emerged to challenge the status quo. The Black Psychiatrists of America, fueled by grief and a commitment to justice, embarked on a journey to reshape the narrative on racism within their profession and society […]
6 Amazing Ways To Celebrate Valentine’s Day If You’re Single
Happy Valentine’s Day, fam! It’s the day for celebrating love, but if you’re single as a Pringle, don’t think for one second that you can’t have an amazing day! If you’re rolling solo this Valentine’s Day, we have a guide for having a great time and showing some love to the most important person in […]
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 […]
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 […]
NCAT Alumna Opens First Black-Owned Ultrasound Studio in Greensboro
Courtney Hall is passionate about families. After graduating from North Carolina A&T University, Hall dedicated her career to mental health and clinical social work, balancing her roles as a wife and mother of three boys. Now she’s making the health of Black women and mothers her number one priority by opening Bump Baby Bliss, the […]
Meet Sharone Johnson, Philadelphia’s First Black Woman K-9 Sergeant
This story is about a woman and her dog making history while striving to protect and serve the city of brotherly love! This Black History Month, Sgt. Sharone Johnson became the first Black woman K-9 sergeant in Philadelphia’s Police Department. It’s a dream job that Johnson (and her two-year-old canine partner, Red) worked hard and […]
Meet Wendell Scott, NASCAR’s First Black Driver & Team Owner
Wendell Scott was the first Black NASCAR driver and team owner and the first African American driver to win a race in the sport but you’ve probably never heard of him. Scott was a trailblazer and a champion however, due to the racism in the Jim Crow era and the erasure of his wins, his […]
Five Things History Gets Wrong About Rosa Parks
There’s a little more to the story. As we celebrate Rosa Parks‘ birthday, we revisit the narratives surrounding her undeniable role in the Civil Rights Movement and challenge misconceptions that have woven themselves into the fabric of history. Beyond the well-known story of a work-tired woman refusing to give up her seat on a Montgomery […]
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 […]