Georgetown University and Jesuits Commit $27M in Reparations to Descendants of Enslaved People
In 1838, the Jesuits who ran Georgetown University sold 272 enslaved men, women, and children from Jesuit plantations in Maryland to settle university debts, reports CNN. That bit of history was almost lost in the looming legacy that is the prestigious university. But given the current racial and social climate, Georgetown officials have since apologized […]
Deion Sanders Generates $4.5M in Revenue With New Prime 21 Sunglasses
The buzz around Deion Sanders has been incessant. And while some may view it as hype, the proof is in the pre-orders. After elevating Jackson State University and the larger HBCU sports culture, Sanders announced his intentions to head to Boulder, Colorado, to coach for the University of Colorado. Now just a few games into […]
Megan Thee Stallion Teams Up With Flamin’ Hot to Raise Money for HBCUs
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion has teamed up with Frito-Lay’s Flamin’ Hot brand to raise money for her alma mater, Texas Southern University, reports Ad Age. In a new ad campaign, Megan plays a dean at Flamin’ Hot University, also known as “FU.” And the fictitious university hopes to bring in real dollars to launch a […]
Father and Son Recreate Heartwarming Airplane Photo 30 Years Later
Ruben Flowers is the patriarch of his family and the forefather of an aviation legacy that has spanned generations, reports ABC 7 news. Growing up in Michigan during the 1960s and 1970s, Flowers recalls falling in love with aviation when he was just a child. “A pilot one day asked me if I wanted to […]
Chioma Nnadi Makes History as First Black Woman to Head British Vogue
Condé Nast has announced that journalist Chioma Nnadi will be the next editor of British Vogue. Edward Enninful, the current editor of British Vogue, recently announced his departure after the March 2024 issue hits stands, The Guardian reports. A beloved stylist turned head of one of the top fashion magazines, Enninful has had a successful […]
Morris Chestnut Teams Up With OWN For New Docuseries About The Legacy Of Black Wall Street
In the early 20th century, Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Greenwood district was a thriving predominantly Black community often referred to as Black Wall Street. Many African American families had flocked to the area, purchasing the land sold exclusively to “coloreds.” They created a bustling community filled with successful businesses, banks, theaters, and shops. Unfortunately, the success was […]
Dr. Agenia Walker Clark Appointed as New President of Fisk University
Dr. Agenia Walker Clark earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville before earning a Doctorate in Leadership from Vanderbilt University, Fisk University reports. A veteran community advocate, she served in a number of corporate roles before serving as Senior Director of Human Resources at Vanderbilt University and VP of Human […]
Black-Owned Kin Seltzer Company Receives $3M Investment From Former NFL Player
Joshua Lewis is the founder of Kin Seltzer Inc., a Kansas City-based seltzer company that specializes in 100% natural fruit ingredients and an array of flavors, Black Enterprise reports. The seltzer is pretty popular in Kansas City and can be found across bars, restaurants, clubs, and in retail stores. And the now the brand has […]
WNBA Star Candace Parker Teams Up with Gatorade to Donate $100K to Youth Athletics Programs
She’s championing equity in sports! Candace Parker is one of the most decorated WNBA players of this generation. Parker’s work on the court has been amazing. But it’s her work off the court that’s making waves now, with Parker advocating for equity in youth sports and access for underserved communities. Recently, the Las Vegas Aces […]
Atlanta Man Who Cuts Lawns for Elderly and Disabled Honored by City for Community Service
There are still great people in the world! Jarvis Drake is a Buckhead Atlanta resident who decided he wanted to give back to the community any way he could, 11Alive News reports. A SouthSide Atlanta native, Drake relocated to the Buckhead neighborhood as an adult and has developed quite an affinity for his neighbors. He […]