#CultureTags Partners With CultureCon for New ‘Per My Last Email’ Expansion Pack Hilariously Merging Corporate and Culture
This is for all of our corporate code-switchers! #CultureTags founder Eunique Jones Gibson and CultureCon & The Creative Collective NYC founder Imani Ellis have teamed up to bring you the latest spin on workplace humor. Advocates for cultural creatives and community, both Ellis and Jones Gibson know firsthand just how challenging it can be to […]
Johns Hopkins Welcomes Second Cohort of HBCU STEM Scholars as Part of $150M Commitment
Johns Hopkins University has welcomed its second cohort of HBCU STEM students to join the prestigious Vivien Thomas Scholars program, Johns Hopkins University reports. Launched in 2021, the program is named for Vivien Thomas, a Black surgical laboratory supervisor who served at Johns Hopkins for nearly four decades, starting in the 1940s. Thomas trained numerous […]
10 Times Serena Williams Made History and Reminded Us She Is the G.O.A.T.
Serena Williams is an undeniable force. Since her debut as a child, she’s shown time and time again that not only is her talent one in a million, so is her heart. On and off the court, Williams has led with the same intensity, commitment to her craft, and determination that puts her a step […]
This Month in Black History: Important Things That Happened in September That You Never Learned
September marks the end of summer. And as fall creeps in, we reflect on the little known history that’s happened in this month. From birth and death dates to historical firsts and celebratory moments, September has no shortage of history. Let’s share these little tidbits of information with one another as we round out our […]
Dr. Lynn O’Connor Makes History as NYPD’s First Black Woman Police Surgeon
Dr. Lynn O’Connor is a native New Yorker, completing her undergraduate degree at Rutgers University. She then went on to earn a master’s degree in public health from Yale and her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine, ABC7 NY reports. Now a colorectal surgeon, O’Connor serves as chief of colon and rectal surgery […]
Meet the Team of Black Student Scientists Behind the First COVID-19 Vaccines
When reports of a new coronavirus strain that emerged in China hit airwaves in early 2020, no one could’ve guessed how it would dramatically change the world as we know it. Spreading rapidly and causing massive deaths globally, who knew that a small group of lab students in Bethesda, Maryland would be the key to […]
VP Kamala Harris Set to Lead Nation’s First Federal Gun Violence Prevention Office
The United States continues to deal with the issue of gun violence — from mass school shootings to neighborhood violence primarily impacting Black and brown communities. In 2020, gun homicides hit a historic high, reigniting the fight for federally funded violence prevention efforts, The Guardian reports. Many Black violence-prevention organizers used the moment to bolster […]
Beyoncé Gives Front Row Seat to Fan Who Missed Renaissance Concert Over Accessibility Issues
Jon Hetherington has been a fan of Beyoncé since he was about 9 years old, recalling his love for the artist during her Destiny’s Child days, The New York Times reports. Despite his affinity for the icon, up until this year, Hetherington had never seen her perform live. Born with cerebral palsy, it’s a little […]
Deion Sanders Effect Continues as University of Colorado Sells Out Season Tickets for the First Time in History
Deion Sanders legacy on the field is already cemented. But now the NFL Hall of Famer has crafted a second life for himself. And this one is just as glorious as the first — with the potential to be even more impactful. As a coach, Sanders has shined, changing the lives of many student athletes […]
Sheryl Lee Ralph Honored With BWHI Vanguard Award for Championing Black Women’s Health
Sheryl Lee Ralph is a beloved singer and Emmy award-winning actress who has dedicated her career to empowering and uplifting others. A staple on television screens over the decades, Ralph has also made a name for herself off the screen, presented with the Order of Jamaica last year from her home country, donating $1.5 million […]