Dr. D’Wayne Edwards Releases First Shoe From U.S. Black-Owned Footwear Factory
Dr. D’Wayne Edwards is paving the way for the future of Black creatives. As the founder of Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design, the country’s first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to reopen, Edwards wants to change the narrative for Black footwear designers. In 2022, Edwards founded one of the first Black-owned athletic […]
10 Times Serena Williams Made History and Reminded Us She Is the G.O.A.T.
Serena Williams is an undeniable force. Since her debut as a child, she’s shown time and time again that not only is her talent one in a million, so is her heart. On and off the court, Williams has led with the same intensity, commitment to her craft, and determination that puts her a step […]
Dr. Lynn O’Connor Makes History as NYPD’s First Black Woman Police Surgeon
Dr. Lynn O’Connor is a native New Yorker, completing her undergraduate degree at Rutgers University. She then went on to earn a master’s degree in public health from Yale and her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine, ABC7 NY reports. Now a colorectal surgeon, O’Connor serves as chief of colon and rectal surgery […]
Deion Sanders Effect Continues as University of Colorado Sells Out Season Tickets for the First Time in History
Deion Sanders legacy on the field is already cemented. But now the NFL Hall of Famer has crafted a second life for himself. And this one is just as glorious as the first — with the potential to be even more impactful. As a coach, Sanders has shined, changing the lives of many student athletes […]
Rep. James E. Clyburn Writing Book on History of Eight Black SC Congressman from 19th Century
U.S. Rep. James E. Clyburn was first elected to Congress in 1992, making history as the first Black person to represent South Carolina in the House of Representatives since George Washington Murray in the 1890s, reports ABC News. And while Clyburn has had his own tenured success as a Democratic leader in Congress, his goal […]
Georgetown University and Jesuits Commit $27M in Reparations to Descendants of Enslaved People
In 1838, the Jesuits who ran Georgetown University sold 272 enslaved men, women, and children from Jesuit plantations in Maryland to settle university debts, reports CNN. That bit of history was almost lost in the looming legacy that is the prestigious university. But given the current racial and social climate, Georgetown officials have since apologized […]
Chioma Nnadi Makes History as First Black Woman to Head British Vogue
Condé Nast has announced that journalist Chioma Nnadi will be the next editor of British Vogue. Edward Enninful, the current editor of British Vogue, recently announced his departure after the March 2024 issue hits stands, The Guardian reports. A beloved stylist turned head of one of the top fashion magazines, Enninful has had a successful […]
Morris Chestnut Teams Up With OWN For New Docuseries About The Legacy Of Black Wall Street
In the early 20th century, Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Greenwood district was a thriving predominantly Black community often referred to as Black Wall Street. Many African American families had flocked to the area, purchasing the land sold exclusively to “coloreds.” They created a bustling community filled with successful businesses, banks, theaters, and shops. Unfortunately, the success was […]
Dr. Agenia Walker Clark Appointed as New President of Fisk University
Dr. Agenia Walker Clark earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville before earning a Doctorate in Leadership from Vanderbilt University, Fisk University reports. A veteran community advocate, she served in a number of corporate roles before serving as Senior Director of Human Resources at Vanderbilt University and VP of Human […]
Edward Garrison Draper Posthumously Admitted to MD State Bar 166 Years After Being Blocked
Edward Garrison Draper has been admitted to the Maryland State Bar by Maryland’s Supreme Court 166 years after he was first blocked from practicing law in the state. Born in Maryland in 1834, Draper should have become Maryland’s first Black lawyer when he applied in 1857, reports Bloomberg Law. However, a Baltimore judge said Draper was […]