Redemption Bank Makes History as First Black-Owned Bank in the Western U.S.
Redemption Holding Co., a Black-led investment group, has officially acquired Holladay Bank & Trust in Utah, a groundbreaking move making them the first Black-led group to own a bank in the region, AP reports. The newly named Redemption Bank is carving out space in an area where Black-owned financial institutions have long been absent.
History Made: Willow Newell Crowned First Black Miss Wisconsin
Wisconsin has a new queen. She’s Black, she’s beautiful and her name is Willow Newell. The 22-year-old Racine native just became the first Black woman ever crowned Miss Wisconsin, breaking barriers and shining bright in a space that hasn’t always made room for faces like hers.
Actress Marla Gibbs to Release New Memoir at 94
For decades, Marla Gibbs has been a beloved television icon. The Emmy-nominated, NAACP Image Award-winning actress is best known for her unforgettable roles as Florence on The Jeffersons and Mary on 227. Now, at 94 years old, she’s getting ready to share her remarkable journey in her debut memoir.
Jalen Hurts Adds “Author” to Resume with Debut Children’s Book
Fresh off a Super Bowl win earlier this year, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is picking up and pen and stepping into a new arena: children’s literature. Hurts just announced his debut picture book, Better Than a Touchdown, in an inspiring video filmed from the library of Tice Elementary School in his hometown of Houston. “This has been a cherished […]
Meet the Founder Behind This Video-First Food Delivery App
Black men in STEM, stand up! There’s a viral trend making the rounds on TikTok where women are putting their loved ones in the spotlight and we’re here for it. The setup is simple but brilliant. One person lets viewers know that their loved one has something to share, and that they better not be […]
Relentless Like Them: Honoring the Unstoppable Spirit of Juneteenth
This Juneteenth, we honor the ones who keep going. They lead with love. They speak with courage. They build with vision. And they move with a purpose bigger than themselves.
18-Year-Old Brandon Moss Makes History as Youngest Mayoral Candidate in Fairfield, Alabama
Just two weeks after walking across the graduation stage in cap and gown, 18-year-old Brandon Moss stood before his community again, this time, with a vision and a campaign. The Fairfield, Alabama native announced his historic run for mayor on June 7th, becoming the youngest person ever to do so in the city’s history, ABC […]
Meet Jacqueline Moore, the First Black Woman Inducted Into the WWE Hall of Fame
She’s broken barriers in the world of wrestling! Jacqueline Moore is a name you might not know, but she’s a powerhouse in the ring, a pioneer in professional wrestling, and the first Black woman ever inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, 411 Mania reports. In 2016, Moore made history when she received the call […]
Sgt. Shuntia Lucas Makes History as First Black Woman Promoted to Sergeant in Dane County, Wisconsin Sheriff’s Office
History has been made and a new chapter of inspiration has begun! Sgt. Shuntia Lucas has just become the first Black woman ever promoted to the rank of sergeant in the Dane County, Wisconsin Sheriff’s Office, WMTV News reports. Her achievement marks not only a personal milestone, but a powerful moment of representation for future […]
Ballet Icon Misty Copeland Announces Retirement After 25 Groundbreaking Years
She’s stepping into her next act! Ten years ago, Misty Copeland sat before a room full of cameras and reporters, her voice trembling with emotion as she made history as the first Black female principal dancer in American Ballet Theatre’s (ABT) 75-year history. “This is it,” she said at the time. “This has been my […]