This 10-Year-Old Couldn’t Hold Back The Tears After He Received A Gift That Just Kept Giving
Now we’re all crying! This mother of two and TikTok user @jazzyb988 took to the app to share what she gifted her 10-year-old son, DJ. He lost his grandmother in July and although handling a loss is never easy, mom gave him a gift that will ensure he’ll never forget her or the bond they […]
This 24-Year-Old Professional Show Jumper Rallied a Team of Black Investors to Finance Her Olympic Dreams
This equestrian entrepreneur and her horse, RS Contero, hope to ride into the 2028 Olympic Games! Malachi Hinton prepares for each show jumping event like a true professional. Waking up at 4:30am for a warm-up with RS Contero, she takes an hour and a half to study the course and map out her plan. “I’ve been […]
This Father Sharing an Emotional Moment With His Son Is The Validation Black Boys Deserve
TikTok user Rena shared an emotional moment between her son and his father after his spelling bee. Because their son finished in the top 4 out of 36 students, she was trying to figure out what the tears were for! Assuming his goal was to come in first place, the young boy seemed to […]
9 Beautiful Coffee-Table Books By Black Artists to Add to Your Collection This Year
It’s time to spice up your space! The Ultimate Art Museum by Ferren Gipson “Visit the world’s greatest museum without leaving your home through this imaginary art museum – a visually spectacular survey of world art for middle-grade readers, curated in collaboration with a global team of experts and educators…This imaginary art museum is an educational […]
This Woman Making an Entrance at Her 90th Birthday Party Is How We Hope You Strutted Into 2023
Sherri, the owner of 20 Pearls Planning and Event Management, a Chicago-based event planning company, recently took to instagram to share a party she planned for a woman turning 90. It took the internet by storm! Not only was the party decorated beautifully, but the birthday girl made a grand entrance. This is how you step […]
This Month In Black History: Important Things That Happened In January That You Never Learned
Happy New Year! As we enter both a new month and year, it’s imperative that we continue to brush up on those who paved the way. From birthdays to inventions, these pioneers made it possible for us to accomplish amazing things each year and, with the strength of our ancestors, 2023 will be no different! Here’s […]
The Gates Foundation Is Investing $1.1 Billion To Improve Math Education For Black Students
The Gates Foundation is investing $1.1B to create more opportunities for higher education and jobs for Black students by improving their math education, Essence reports. Many Black students are at a disadvantage when trying to receiving an adequate math education, which further impacts higher education and job opportunities. To improve their experiences, The Gates Foundation is investing $1.1 billion […]
Chantelle Porter Is Now the First Black Woman Judge in Illinois’ 18th Judicial Circuit
She worked hard for this! The Supreme Court of Illinois recently appointed Chantelle Porter, former family law attorney, as the first Black woman judge in the state’s 18th judicial circuit, Black Enterprise reports. Illinois is a state filled with Black political firsts. In 2017, Allison Madison was the first woman and first African-American to be elected as mayor of […]
Visa Is Pledging $1 Billion Over the Next Five Years to Expand Financial Inclusion In Africa
Visa will invest $1B to create financial inclusion in Africa by 2027, AfroTech reports. Chairman and CEO Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. recently said in a press release that Visa will start operations in Africa “to scale operations, deploy new innovative technologies and deepen collaboration with partners.” With this pledge, the corporation will work closely with governments, financial institutions, mobile network […]
The NBA Foundation Donated $4.8M to 12 Organizations Providing Black Youth With Economic Opportunities
The professional basketball nonprofit is staying true to their dues with the recent donation of $4.8 million to 12 various organizations that are dedicated to the youth, NewsOne reports. Two years ago, The NBA foundation made a commitment to donate $300 million to charitable foundations that are actively working to transform and provide economic opportunities to Black […]