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 […]
Senator Cory Booker to Release New Book ‘Stand’ Expanding on Historic 25-Hour Senate Speech
He’s turning words of resistance into a rallying cry for the nation. Senator Cory Booker, the New Jersey Democrat, who made history in April with the longest continuous Senate floor speech in U.S. history, has transformed his powerful oratory into a forthcoming book titled Stand. The book, announced by St. Martin’s Press, will be released […]
BLK & Bold, the First Black-Owned Nationally Distributed Coffee Brand, Expands to Costco
They’re proving, once again, that purpose and product can go hand in hand! BLK & Bold®, the trailblazing Black-owned specialty coffee company just announced its expansion into Costco, bringing its signature Rise & GRND Medium Roast blend to nine select locations across the Midwest starting May 19th. Founded in 2018 by childhood friends Pernell Cezar […]
Tems to Headline First-Ever FIFA Club World Cup Final Halftime Show
A new global stage is being set, and Tems is taking centerfield. The Grammy-winning Nigerian singer-songwriter has been announced as a headliner for the first-ever FIFA Club World Cup Final Halftime Show, a groundbreaking musical event set to unfold on July 13th at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Variety reports. Joining her on the global […]
Juici Patties Makes History as First Jamaican Fast-Food Chain to Successfully Expand to the U.S.
Big up Jamaica! From the rhythms of reggae to the fire of scotch bonnet peppers, Jamaica has always known how to make the world take notice. Now, one of the island’s most iconic culinary staples is taking center stage in a history-making way. Juici Patties, the beloved Jamaican fast-food chain, has become the first of […]
The Obamas Celebrate Daughter Sasha’s 24th Birthday With Heartfelt Messages of Pride & Love
She’s all grown up! Sasha Obama just turned 24, and her proud parents, forever President Barack Obama and forever First Lady Michelle Obama, took to social media to celebrate their youngest daughter with loving tributes that resonated with warmth, gratitude, and deep parental pride. Barack Obama, known for publicly cherishing his role as “dad-in-chief,” shared […]
Sly Stone, Funk Pioneer of ‘Sly &The Family Stone,’ Has Joined the Ancestors
He made the dash count! Sly Stone, the electric genius behind one of music’s most revolutionary bands, has passed away at the age of 82, NPR reports. Known for changing the sound, and soul, of American music, the frontman of Sly & the Family Stone died on Monday, June 9th, in Los Angeles after battling […]
Actor Brandon Hammond Reunites With ‘Soul Food’ Co-Star Irma P. Hall for Her 90th Birthday
He’s still Big Mama’s favorite! It’s been nearly 30 years since we first gathered around Big Mama’s table in Soul Food, the 1997 film that gave us more than just a Sunday dinner, it gave us legacy, love, and “Big Mama,” played by legendary actress Irma P. Hall. On June 3rd, the beloved actress turned […]
Kwame Onwuachi to Open New Restaurant ‘Maroon,’ the First Black Chef-Led Restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip
He’s cooking up history again! Kwame Onwuachi, the James Beard Award-winning chef, TIME 100 honoree, and cultural force behind some of the most acclaimed restaurants in the country, is heading west, AfroTech reports. Onwuachi, who brought Afro-Caribbean excellence to fine dining through his flagship restaurant Tatiana in New York and Dōgon in Washington, D.C., is […]
Tiffany Derry Makes History as MasterChef’s First Black Full-Time Judge
She’s serving up legacy! From a teenager flipping pancakes at IHOP to now holding court as the first Black full-time judge on MasterChef, Tiffany Derry is proof that walking in your purpose will always make room for you, Essence reports. At 42, the award-winning chef, entrepreneur, and founder of Tiffany Derry Concepts has become a […]