Divine Journey: How Sigma Gamma Rho Member Deshauna Barber Is Driving Women Forward
It’s the most important journey of all! On November 12, 1922, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated was founded in Indianapolis, Indiana. Seven young educators, Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, Vivian Irene White Marbury, Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford, Bessie May Downey Rhoades Martin, and Cubena McClure, all came […]
Nas Launches ‘Paid in Full’ Foundation to Offer Financial Support & Healthcare to Hip Hop Pioneers
They’re rectifying a colossal gap in the ecosystem! This year marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. While we have been celebrating and reflecting on the art form and its contributions to popular culture at large, the festivities have also shined a light on a glaring need to discuss the future of the genre and address […]
Atlanta’s Historic Busy Bee Cafe Receives Michelin Honor
They’re pioneers in the Black-owned restaurant space! Recently, Atlanta, Georgia, received its very first Michelin Guide, Black Enterprise reports. A pivotal moment for the Atlanta culinary scene, featured in the guide was one of the city’s oldest soul food restaurants, The Busy Bee Cafe. Serving the residents of ATL since 1947, Busy Bee is known […]
10-Year-Old North West Lands Her Very First Solo Magazine Cover
She’s already iconic! 10-year-old North West inherited the spotlight from the womb. The daughter of two of this generation’s most famous celebrities, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, she is rightfully sitting on a throne that’s hers for the taking. Recently, i-D unveiled its new cover featuring the “princess of pop culture.” It’s North’s very first […]
There’s a New President at Xbox, and She’s a Black Woman!
She’s the first Black woman President ever! Microsoft is entering a new era, recently naming Sarah Bond as the new President of Xbox, AfroTech reports. The role is historic, with Bond becoming the first Black woman to hold the title at Xbox and the first Black woman President of any major multinational gaming company. Bond […]
Meet Noah Jacob, the Model Inspiring Other Young Children With Disabilities
He’s making sure all children are represented! Noah Jacob is well known on his corner of the internet, referred to as Super Noah online. A miracle baby, Noah’s mom Yami Johnson documented his life since he was in the womb. Noah is Johnson’s fourth child. And while she was pregnant with him, she received the […]
Texas Elementary School Teacher Goes Viral After Planning Mock Trip to Mexico for Students
This teacher has gone above and beyond! Sonja White is a first-grade teacher at Trinity Leadership at Cedar Hill Elementary School in Cedar Hill, Texas, WFAA reports. While speaking with her young scholars, she inquired about things they wanted to do that they hadn’t done before, with the goal of exposing them to different cultures […]
FAMU Father and Son Drum Majors Make History in Heartwarming Homecoming Video
Legacy, legacy, legacy, legacy. Black excellence, baby, let them see! A new viral video is really capturing the essence of HBCU homecomings! If you’ve never been, it is the lifeblood of historically Black colleges and a time where students, faculty, staff, and alumni all descend on campus to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of their […]
A$AP Rocky Named New Creative Director of Puma’s Formula 1 Collection
Rapper, model, and designer A$AP Rocky has just been named as the creative director of a new partnership between Puma and Formula 1 (F1), reports USA Today. Known for his innovative trends and personal style as leader of the popular A$AP Mob hip hop collective, Rocky will help bring life to the new collection which […]
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser Launches New Public Service Program for HBCU Students
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced a new program for HBCU students interested in public service careers, Black Enterprise reports. In partnership with Howard University and the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), the Public Service Program will create opportunities for seniors at the universities through apprenticeship programs. There are currently more than […]