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R&B Icon Brandy to Release New Memoir This Fall

She’s finally telling her story! Brandy is a cultural icon. A mainstay in homes since she was just a teen, her staying power is impressive and incredibly rare. Now, she’s reflecting on her 30-year career, announcing her very first memoir, set to be released this year, People reports.  “I am so excited to finally share […]

Marcus Freeman Makes History as First Black Coach to Reach College Football Finals

He is trailblazing a path for more Black coaches! 39-year-old Marcus Freeman is in his third year as head coach for Notre Dame, NBC News reports. Previously, he served as the team’s defensive coordinator but is now making historic waves at the helm of the Fighting Irish. This past week, Notre Dame defeated Penn State, […]

Angel Reese & Gabby Thomas Grace the Cover of Vogue

They’re making waves in sports and fashion! WNBA star Angel Reese and 3x Olympic Gold Track Medalist Gabby Thomas have graced the cover of Vogue’s 2025 Winter issue. Champions in their individual sports, the ladies sat down with the iconic fashion magazine to talk about their passion for fashion.  Reese earned a name for herself […]

Entrepreneur Tamira Chapman Launches Publishing Imprint With Penguin Random House to Amplify Black Stories

It’s an exciting leap forward for diversity in publishing!  The Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, has launched Storehouse Voices, a groundbreaking imprint dedicated to amplifying Black voices in literature. Developed in partnership with Tamira Chapman, the visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist behind Storehouse In A Box, this new initiative is a powerful […]

Jewel Rodgers Makes History as First African American Poet Laureate in Nebraska

She’s also the youngest person ever to hold the position! Omaha native Jewel Rodgers has just been named as Nebraska’s new poet laureate, KETV News reports. An author and accomplished poet, Rodgers’ appointment is historic, becoming the youngest at just 27 years old and the first African American to hold the position in the state. […]

Rapper Lupe Fiasco Named Visiting Professor at Johns Hopkins’ Peabody Institute

He’ll be teaching under the new hip-hop degree program! Lupe Fiasco is a Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist best known for his hits “Daydreamin’” and “Superstar.” A distinguished songwriter and producer, Fiasco takes pride in his craft as a lyricist and conveyor of socially conscious music that educates and entertains. Now, he’ll be lending his expertise […]

Meet the Couple Making History as First Duo to Serve as HBCU Rectors Simultaneously

They’re giving back to their alma maters in a major way! Bishop Kim W. Brown and his wife, Elder Valerie K. Brown, are the founders of K.W. International Ministries Incorporated, a Virginia-based Christian ministry that the two have been helming for over two decades. The couple are pillars in the community, hosting various faith-based leadership […]

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