Steph Curry & Michelle Obama Team Up to Launch Healthier Sports Drink Alternative ‘PLEZi’
There’s a healthier sports drink in town! NBA superstar Steph Curry and former First Lady Michelle Obama have joined forces to launch PLEZi Hydration, a new line of sports drinks created with wellness, flavor, and the future in mind, CNN reports. The collaboration is an extension of Obama’s broader initiative to promote healthier lifestyles, which […]
Elder Virginia Smith Celebrates 100th Birthday by Reflecting on a Century of Life & Legacy
She’s seen it all! A century of life is a monumental feat, but for Mrs. Virginia Smith, it’s also a celebration of joy, resilience, and history. This past February, just days before turning 100 years old, the Richmond, Virginia native reflected on a journey rich with memory, family, and historical firsts that began in the […]
Kevin Hart’s ‘Gran Coramino Tequila’ Announces $10K Grant Program to Support Underserved Entrepreneurs
He’s helping entrepreneurs who need it the most! Building a business from the ground up is no small feat. It takes vision, grit, and often, money that many don’t have. That’s why comedian and entrepreneur Kevin Hart, alongside his Gran Coramino Tequila co-founder Juan Domingo Beckmann, teamed up with LISC to create The Coramino Fund—a […]
LeBron James Makes History as First Professional Male Athlete to Receive a Barbie
He’s KENough! He may be the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, but now LeBron James can add another historic title to his already unparalleled resume: Barbie’s first-ever professional male “Kenbassador,” NBA.com reports. Mattel recently made the official announcement, unveiling a limited-edition LeBron James Ken doll as part of its new “Kenbassador” series—a cultural celebration of men […]
Meet Naomi Girma, the First Million-Dollar Player in Women’s Soccer History
She’s blazing trails! At just 24 years old, Naomi Girma, the Olympic champion and top-tier defender, has become the first million-dollar player in women’s soccer history, NBC News reports. Her recent four-year signing with England’s Chelsea Women football club comes with a record-shattering $1.1 million transfer fee, making her the highest-valued woman in the sport […]
Ice-T Opens New Cannabis Dispensary, Offering Internships & Jobs for Students & Returning Citizens
He’s looking to foster economic growth in the city! Rapper and actor Ice-T recently teamed up with entrepreneur Charis Burrett to open a new cannabis dispensary in Jersey City, New Jersey, ROI-NJ reports. The Medicine Woman is a California-based nonprofit founded in 2019 that sells high-quality cannabis products with a brand centered around social responsibility. Now, Ice-T has […]
Black Excellence Is Front and Center on Vogue’s Newest Met Gala Issue
The Met Gala has always been fashion’s most exclusive night—but this year, it’s making history with a theme rooted in culture, legacy, and unapologetic style. The 2025 theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” marks the Met’s first menswear-focused exhibit in over 20 years and centers the timeless impact of the Black dandy. View this post on […]
19-Year-Old Dominique Malonga Makes History as the Youngest Player Ever Drafted to the WNBA
She just etched her name into the history books! At only 19 years old, Dominique Malonga, a Cameroonian-born, French-raised phenom, became the youngest player ever drafted into the WNBA, selected second overall by the Seattle Storm in the 2025 WNBA Draft, The Seattle Times reports. With that moment, she didn’t just make history — she […]
Olivia Washington Shares Heartwarming Magic of Being on Broadway at the Same Time as Her Dad Denzel Washington
What an accomplishment for the entire family! Actress Olivia Washington, daughter of the legendary Denzel Washington, just wrapped up her time on Broadway starring in Alice Childress’ Wine in the Wilderness, Playbill reports. The play received rave reviews and was the directorial debut for Tony Award winner LaChanze (The Color Purple), running from early March […]
21-Year-Old Yale Juniors Raise $3M in 14 Days for New AI-Powered Social Media App ‘Series’
They’re building a whole new world! At just 21 years old, Nathaneo Johnson and Sean Hargrow aren’t just thinking outside the box—they’re building a whole new one. The two Yale juniors recently raised $3 million in just 14 days to launch Series, an AI-powered networking platform that challenges everything we think we know about social […]