Former Phillies Player Jimmy Rollins Set to Open New Restaurant in Philadelphia
It’ll be the go-to place for folks to gather for good company and good food in the city of brotherly love. Former Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Jimmy Rollins is partnering with veteran restaurateur Matt DeLima, to open Eleven Social, a new restaurant coming to Philadelphia this summer. The restaurant’s name pays homage to Rollins’ jersey number […]
Meet Dr. Q, the Youngest Black Man to Own a Dental Studio
He is Redefining Cosmetic Dentistry Through Community Engagement! In the field of cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Quodarrius “Dr. Q” Toney, stands out as a notable figure, not only for being one of the youngest dental studio owners, but also for his unwavering commitment to community service. In an exclusive chat with Because of Them We Can, […]
‘Cowboy Carter’ Contributors React to Hearing Themselves on the Beyoncé Album
Just when we thought our love for ‘Cowboy Carter’ couldn’t grow any stronger, several artists on the album are sharing their reaction videos online – and we couldn’t be prouder!
8 Decades After Opal Lee Was Forced From Family Home, She Breaks New Ground on Same Block
Her story is one of resilience and perseverance! 97-year-old community activist Opal Lee is on the verge of realizing her lifelong dream of returning to her family’s Texas home. As reported by NPR, Lee, whose family was driven out of their Fort Worth home by a racist mob when she was just 12 years old, […]
Derrell Oliver Makes History As First Black Athletic Director in Texas School District History
Spring Independent School District (ISD) in north Harris County, Texas, has named Interim Athletic Director Derrell Oliver as its new official Director of Athletics, making Oliver the first Black AD in the district’s history. “I am so excited to take on this role – not only in leading a phenomenal coaching and athletic staff, but […]
Florida Residents Fight to Protect One of the Last Historically Black Communities
The residents of this tight-knit community are waging a battle against the forces of gentrification and erasure. A recent feature in Capital B shed light on the plight of Royal, FL, and its residents. According to the article, Royal’s history is as rich and vibrant as the land itself. Established in 1865, the community was […]
Spelman College Becomes First HBCU To Offer A Cosmetic Science Program For Students
Spelman College is working to ensure that the beauty products Black women use are developed by people of color with people of color in mind. Spelman is introducing a new Cosmetic Science Degree program for students under the liberal arts college’s science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) program. This is the first program of its […]
Meet Vaughan Gething, The First Black Leader of Wales
Vaughan Gething is the first Black head of state in Wales, in the United Kingdom, and perhaps in all of European history. NPR reports that Gething, a former lawyer and longtime member of the center-left Labour Party, will become the first minister of Wales after being elected by the Welsh Parliament in Cardiff and approved […]
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 […]