Steve Harvey Launches New Interactive Motivational Network Focused On Wellness
He’s helping to make wellness a priority for others. New York Times #1 Bestselling author, Emmy award-winning host, businessman, and humanitarian Steve Harvey is known for bringing the laughs and the knowledge over the years. Now, he’s sharing his wisdom and humor directly to you through The Steve Harvey Network, a network of programming as […]
Lenny Kravitz Partners With Ray-Ban For New Sunglasses Collection
Now we can all be as cool as Lenny Kravitz! The rock star and fashion icon has partnered with the equally stylish and popular sunglasses brand, Ray-Ban, for a rock-and-roll-inspired take on the brand’s Reverse sunglasses. The Ray-Ban x Lenny Kravitz capsule collection was released in March, featuring limited-edition shades available in gold, black, dark […]
‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’ to Be Inducted into GRAMMY Hall of Fame
This classic album has garnered three decades of accolades! On February 24, 1998, Lauryn Hill made history at the 41st annual GRAMMY awards, setting the record for the most nominations for a female artist in one night with 10 nominations. Hill was the first woman to take home five trophies in one night including Best […]
This Historic Black Church is Building Affordable Housing in Charlotte, North Carolina
A local church in Charlotte, North Carolina is answering the prayers of those looking for a place to live in the ever-fluctuating housing market. According to Black Enterprise, Rev. Dr. Dwayne A. Walker, head pastor of Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church, recently cut the ribbon at Varick On 7th, a brand new apartment complex in […]
Dapper Dan Named Creative Director of Sherwin-Williams’ ‘Loneliest Color’ Campaign
“One” may be the loneliest number, but have you ever given any thought about the loneliest color? Sherwin-Williams is on a mission to give the loneliest color some much-needed attention and appreciation. For more than 155 years, Sherwin-Williams has been an industry leader and the nation’s largest retailer of paint and painting supplies, helping people […]
Minneapolis Entrepreneur Houston White Is Building New Community Spaces for Black Culture to Thrive
He’s redefining the future of his hometown neighborhood, Camdentown! Houston White isn’t your average philanthropist. He’s on a mission to redefine what it means to empower a community, and his groundbreaking “Mixtape Strategy” is changing the landscape of Minneapolis‘ Camdentown neighborhood. In an exclusive interview with Because of Them We Can, Houston shared his vision […]
HBCU Grad Donates Coffee Sales to St. Augustine’s University
It’s been a tough spring semester for the historic St. Augustine’s University, but one HBCU graduate is trying to turn things around–one cup of coffee at a time. Marcia Cox is a third-generation HBCU grad and owner of Kaldi’s Coffee House and Roastery, a coffee shop in Charlotte, North Carolina where she makes her own […]
Idris Elba Set to Create Smart Eco-City Off the Coast of Sierra Leone
Living on an island with Idris Elba may be a fantasy, but the British heartthrob is taking steps to make at least the island part of that dream come true. Elba plans to collaborate with the government of the West African country of Sierra Leone to develop Sherbro Island, a rich coastal paradise. The actor […]
Dawn Staley’s Bright Basketball Legacy Set to Shine in New Documentary
Dawn Staley, the University of South Carolina’s esteemed coach, is set to grace the silver screen! Staley had a few quotable moments last night as South Carolina secured a 70-58 victory over Oregon State, placing them into the Final Four of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. Adding another reason to celebrate, fans and followers of […]
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 […]