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 […]
11-Year-Old Opens Caribbean-Themed Pizzeria in Brooklyn, NY
There’s a new pizza shop in town! Sebastian Wilson is an 11-year-old restaurateur who just opened a new pizzeria in Brooklyn, Blavity reports. Inspired by traditional West Indian recipes, Sebastian credits his mom and stepfather, originally from Trinidad and Grenada, with inspiring him to become an entrepreneur. “My mom works a lot, and I want […]
Delaware State to Launch New HBCU Program Partnership With NYC High School
This is a game-changer! Delaware State University has partnered with New York City Public Schools to launch a first-of-its-kind early college program supported by an HBCU, Black Enterprise reports. The HBCU-led program will launch at a new high school opening in Queens, with students allowed to enroll in the program and earn college credits before […]
Brooklyn Artist Ron Bass Unveils His New Permanent Art Installations at JFK Airport
It’s one of the largest airports in the U.S. Ron Bass is an artist and Brooklyn native known for his vibrant works of art. He discovered his love for art after his parents’ passing, emoting through his work with the goal of inspiring and uplifting the masses. Bass has a love for melding fashion and […]