Missy Elliott & Queen Latifah Make History as First Rappers to Receive National Medal of Arts
We couldn’t think of two more deserving artists! Last week, President Joe Biden awarded 39 artists with the National Medals of Arts and Humanities, Rolling Stone reports. An annual celebration of the best and brightest artists, this year was historic, with Missy Elliott and Queen Latifah becoming the first rappers ever to receive the prestigious […]
Oprah & Poet Amanda Gorman Meet for the First Time at DNC & Share Sweet Exchange
The kids are alright! Amanda Gorman made history in 2021 as the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, performing at President Joe Biden’s 59th inauguration when she was just 22 years old. Since then, the national poet laureate has written several books, forayed into the fashion world, and received abundant support from world changers like […]
LeBron James Appoints WNBA’s Nneka Ogwumike as New Head of ‘More Than a Vote’ Initiative
Just in time for election season! According to the Bleacher Report, LeBron James just named WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike as the new head of his “More Than a Vote” nonprofit organization. Originally launched in 2020, James created the org in support of Black Lives Matter with a focus on championing rights for Black voters amidst […]