Meet the 2024 Black MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grant Fellows
Overflowing with Black excellence! The 2024 MacArthur Fellows have been announced, and there is no shortage of Black excellence! The grant aims to spotlight “extraordinarily creative individuals” who are known for excellence in their sector and offers funding for those whose work will greatly benefit society at large. Known as the “genius grant,” the $800,000 […]
Actress Tika Sumpter Creates Children’s Podcast Inspired After Her 7-Year-Old Daughter
She’s hoping to start a podcast revolution for kids! Last month, actress Tika Sumpter released a new podcast inspired by her 7-year-old daughter, US Weekly reports. “Adventures of Curiosity Cove” was created by Sumpter and her husband under the actresses’ Fort Sumpter multimedia company. The “Haves and the Have Nots” star said it all began […]
Karl-Anthony Towns Opening Youth Basketball Facility in Dominican Republic in Honor of Late Mother
His mom would be proud! Karl-Anthony Towns is a New Jersey native who has spent his entire NBA career as a star player with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Now, he has been traded to the New York Knicks in a decision that’s shaken up the league. But while fans in the Midwest and on the East […]
Meet the First Mother-Daughter Duo to Be Certified Sports Agents by NFLPA
This is incredible! Edy Lawson-Jackson began her career as a sports attorney in the late ‘80s, Essence reports. A Maryland native, she focused on representing athletes, making a name for herself as an advocate for opportunities for women and people of color in the sports sector. In 2010, Lawson-Jackson expanded her offerings, becoming a certified […]
Southern University Graduates Largest Class of Black Male Nurses in 140+ Year History
Now, this is an achievement! Southern University just graduated the largest class of Black male nurses in the school’s 140+-year history. The Southern University School of Nursing (SUSON) is ranked as one of the Top five best HBCU nursing programs in the nation. SUSON is designed to train the next generation of nurses to provide […]
Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” Becomes Biggest Country Hit of the Decade Globally
There’s a new cowboy in town! Shaboozey is a country artist who credits his love for the genre to his Nigerian father. “You know, not only does he listen to, you know, traditional, like, Nigerian music, but he was playing me people like Kenny Rogers and Willie Nelson and showing me all this stuff. You […]
Christopher Johnson Makes History as First Black & Deaf Assistant Dean at University of Cincinnati
He’s championing inclusivity in education! Christopher Johnson was just named the first Black and deaf assistant dean at the University of Cincinnati (UC), Black Enterprise reports. A historic appointment, Johnson will be the first to hold the title in the University’s 200+ year existence. In his new role as Assistant Dean of Inclusive Excellence at […]
Dionne Warwick to Be Honored With Street Renaming in Hometown of New Jersey
Truly deserving! Dionne Warwick is being honored with a street renaming in her hometown of East Orange, New Jersey, NJ.com reports. The 83-year-old icon is set to have North Arlington Avenue renamed after her, the ceremony set to take place just weeks before she’s inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. “Can you […]
New Book Celebrates Global Impact of Black Soccer Players
This is dope! David Adekoya of the creative collective Ladder Boyz, just published a new book celebrating the impact of Black soccer players on the sport and culture at large, Versus reports. “Are We Allowed to Just Dream?” chronicles the stories of several Black soccer players, deep diving into their triumphs and challenges and the […]
Boston Celtics Star Jaylen Brown Turns Down $50M in Endorsements to Launch His Own Sneaker
Jaylen Brown just changed the game off the court. In a move that echoes the boldness of his on-court play, NBA champion and Finals MVP Jaylen Brown has launched 741, his very own performance brand, marking a seismic shift in how athletes approach endorsements and ownership. The Boson Celtics star’s decision to forgo over $50 […]