R&B Icon Brandy to Release New Memoir This Fall
She’s finally telling her story! Brandy is a cultural icon. A mainstay in homes since she was just a teen, her staying power is impressive and incredibly rare. Now, she’s reflecting on her 30-year career, announcing her very first memoir, set to be released this year, People reports. “I am so excited to finally share […]
Marcus Freeman Makes History as First Black Coach to Reach College Football Finals
He is trailblazing a path for more Black coaches! 39-year-old Marcus Freeman is in his third year as head coach for Notre Dame, NBC News reports. Previously, he served as the team’s defensive coordinator but is now making historic waves at the helm of the Fighting Irish. This past week, Notre Dame defeated Penn State, […]
Steelers’ Player Joey Porter Jr. Shares Heartwarming Full-Circle Moment with His Dad on Field
It was a full-circle moment for the father and son! Ahead of a recent Steelers game, cornerback Joey Porter Jr. had a special pre-game moment as his father, Steelers legend and former coach Joey Porter Sr., returned to the field. The crowd roared as Porter Sr. stepped onto the turf in his old jersey while […]
Jewel Rodgers Makes History as First African American Poet Laureate in Nebraska
She’s also the youngest person ever to hold the position! Omaha native Jewel Rodgers has just been named as Nebraska’s new poet laureate, KETV News reports. An author and accomplished poet, Rodgers’ appointment is historic, becoming the youngest at just 27 years old and the first African American to hold the position in the state. […]
Prince to Be Honored Posthumously With Lifetime Achievement Award at Grammys
Frankie Beverly will also be honored! Prince is set to be honored by the Recording Academy with the Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award, Fox 5 DC reports. The music icon passed away tragically in 2016 and is set to receive the posthumous honor for his immense contributions to the music world. A seven-time Grammy Award winner, […]
NBA Star Anthony Edwards Gets Surprise Game Visit From His 82-Year-Old Grandfather
It was his first time seeing him play since high school! Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards recently got a welcome surprise during his game against the Hawks in Atlanta, Daily Mail reports. While preparing for the start of the game, Edwards was shocked to see his 82-year-old grandfather, Ben Edwards, sitting courtside. The 23-year-old NBA […]
‘Afro Unicorn’ Plush Toys Are Now Available at Build-A-Bear
We’re getting one for all the kids in our life! April Showers is the founder and CEO of Afro Unicorn, a brand she created to celebrate the “uniqueness of women and children of color.” A friend began calling Showers a “unicorn,” referring to her success as a real estate agent, insurance business owner, and mom. […]
Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Makes History as First Woman VP to Be Elected in Ghana
It’s a win for gender inclusivity in politics on the continent. Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang made history as the first woman vice president to be elected to office in Ghana, BBC reports. A native of Cape Coast, Central Region, she holds a Bachelor’s in Education from the University of Cape Coast and a Master’s and […]
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Armani Latimer Performs Without Wig to Raise Awareness for Alopecia
She is representing so many people whose stories often go unheard! Armani Latimer was diagnosed with alopecia areata, a condition that causes the immune system to attack hair follicles when she was just 12 years old, Women’s Health Mag reports. While she was able to hide her condition throughout high school, stress in college caused […]
Shirley Chisholm to Be Posthumously Honored With Congressional Gold Medal
She’s finally receiving her long-overdue recognition! Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress and the first Black woman to seek the presidential nomination of a major political party, is set to be posthumously honored with a Congressional Gold Medal. U.S. Rep Barbara Lee and U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler led the efforts of the […]