Mississippi Man Creates Museum Dedicated to He & His Late Wife’s Six-Decade Love Story
A love that will last for eternity! Charles “LaLa” Evans and his late wife Louis were married for 59 years and 11 months before her sudden passing in 2011. After her death, Evans wanted to honor their love story and remember all the good times they shared. That’s when he decided to turn a portion […]
‘Dads to Doulas’ Program Is Empowering Black Men With Tools to Support the Birthing Process
They’re hoping to reduce the maternal and infant mortality rates in the Black community! Brad Edwards is the founder of “Dads to Doulas,” a program he created after he experienced an unimaginable loss, Black Enterprise reports. In 2017, Edwards was an expectant father of twin boys, but complications in the pregnancy resulted in both of […]
Jerry Lorenzo’s ‘Fear Of God’ Launches New Multiyear Partnership With NBA & WNBA
He’s elevating fan merchandise! Jerry Lorenzo’s “Fear Of God” brand has launched a multiyear partnership with the NBA and WNBA, Essence reports. The new collection was released just in time for the holidays, and Lorenzo said the partnership made sense given Fear Of God’s deep roots in the athleisure space. With the new partnership, the […]
Eddie Murphy’s Son Eric Gets Engaged to Martin Lawrence’s Daughter Jasmin With Heartwarming Proposal
They’ll be doing LIFE together now! Eddie Murphy’s son, Eric Murphy, just got engaged to Martin Lawrence’s daughter, Jasmin Lawrence, over the holiday week, People reports. The two have been dating publicly since 2021, and Eric and Jasmin openly show their affection for one another. While both are the children of comedic icons who have […]
Kelis Launches New Children’s Book Inspired by Her Travels in Africa
She’s making sure our kids see themselves in the stories! Singer/songwriter Kelis has been captivating fans all year with her travels throughout Africa. The Bounty & Full owner has been creating content all year as she explores farming practices, spices, and the wonders of Africa, exploring countries like Tanzania, Kenya, Zanzibar, and Rwanda. Now, the […]
Watch Denzel Washington & Snoop Dogg Share Heartwarming Red Carpet Moment
This is brotherly love! Denzel Washington is currently on a press run celebrating the release of his new Gladiator 2 film, Complex reports. The legendary actor attended the premiere with his wife when he ran into rapper Snoop Dogg. Donned in a crisp white jacket with a collar, Washington stopped in his tracks to greet […]
Kerry Washington to Be Honored With Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
She deserves all her flowers! Actress Kerry Washington is set to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. An Emmy-winning producer with a career spanning three decades, Washington has earned numerous accolades throughout the years and broken barriers with her work in the ABC hit TV series Scandal, as the first […]
Michael Rainey Jr. Donates $2.4M to Financial Literacy Initiative for High School Students in Staten Island
This is precisely what the kids need! Actor Michael Rainey Jr. (PowerBook II: Ghost) just teamed up with the R.A.R.E. (Restoring America through Recovery Education) Foundation to donate $2.4M in financial literacy services for three high schools in his hometown of Staten Island, New York, The Source reports. Rainey Jr. joined students at Port Richmond […]
Michael Stephens Makes History as First Black CEO of Tampa International Airport
He’s the first in the airport’s five-decade history! Michael Stephens has made history as the first Black CEO of Tampa International Airport (TPA), WTSP news reports. Stephens will take over for current CEO Joe Lopano, who announced his retirement back in February. Stephens is a U.S. Army veteran serving on active duty as a captain […]
Viola Davis to Be Honored With Prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award at 2025 Golden Globes
She now joins past honorees like Walt Disney & Oprah Winfrey! Viola Davis has been named the 2025 Cecil B. DeMille Award honoree at the 2025 Golden Globes, Variety reports. Named for director Cecil B. DeMille in 1952, the award honors Hollywood icons who have contributed to the industry in remarkable ways. Davis earned her […]