Keke Palmer Named First Ever Chief Brand Officer for ‘Creme of Nature’
She’s taking her talents back home to The Chi! Renowned entertainer Keke Palmer has just been named the first-ever Chief Brand Officer for Black-owned hair care brand, “Creme of Nature,” PR Newswire reports. A legacy company first launched in Palmer’s hometown of Chicago in 1976, Creme of Nature has been providing high-quality hair products for […]
Jill Scott Honored With Mural at High School Alma Mater in Philadelphia
The mural was unveiled in conjunction with the school’s 175th anniversary! Jill Scott was recently honored with a new mural at her alma mater, Philadelphia High School for Girls, in her hometown, NBC Philadelphia reports. The Grammy-award-winning singer was present in North Philadelphia for the ceremony at Girls’ High, which celebrated the school’s 175th anniversary. […]
Toni Vaz, Actor & Creator of the NAACP Image Awards, Has Joined the Ancestors
She was one of the first Black stuntwomen! According to The Hollywood Reporter, Toni Vaz, a pioneering actress and creator of the NAACP Image Awards, has joined the ancestors. A pioneering actress and one of the first Black stuntwomen, Vaz was one of the little-known architects of Black Hollywood. The daughter of Bajan immigrants, Vaz […]
A$AP Rocky, LeBron James & Pharrell Named Co-Chairs of 2025 Met Gala
It will be a grand celebration of Blackness! The Met Gala—fashion’s most exclusive night—has long been a stage where the worlds of art, fashion, and celebrity collide. But in 2025, this iconic event will be reshaped in a major way, the newest theme celebrating the legacy and influence of the Black dandy, Rolling Stone reports. […]
Meet Yamilée Toussaint, the MIT Grad Introducing Young Girls to STEM Through Dance
This is brilliant! Imagine a world where girls of color see themselves not just as ballerinas or engineers but as both. That’s the vision Yamilée Toussaint is turning into reality! Growing up, Toussaint wasn’t just passionate about pirouettes on stage; she also loved the logic and challenge of math. This unique blend led her to […]
HBCU President & Renowned Shoe Designer Partners With Target to Release New Adjustable Footwear Line
He’s changing the world of footwear! Dr. D’Wayne Edwards is a name synonymous with innovation, design, and empowerment. A trailblazer in the footwear industry and a visionary educator, he has shattered barriers and paved new lanes in the footwear and design industry. Edwards’ journey began with a passion for design and a keen eye for […]
11-Year-Old Opens Caribbean-Themed Pizzeria in Brooklyn, NY
There’s a new pizza shop in town! Sebastian Wilson is an 11-year-old restaurateur who just opened a new pizzeria in Brooklyn, Blavity reports. Inspired by traditional West Indian recipes, Sebastian credits his mom and stepfather, originally from Trinidad and Grenada, with inspiring him to become an entrepreneur. “My mom works a lot, and I want […]
Tuskegee University Launches First HBCU Aviation Program in Alabama to Train Black Pilots
It’s a full-circle moment! Tuskegee University has just announced its newly accredited aviation program, making history as the first and only historically Black college or university (HBCU) in Alabama to offer an aviation program for students, Black Enterprise reports. The program is an extension of the university’s mission to contribute to training the next generation […]
John Boyega to Star as Soul Singer Otis Redding in New Biopic
It’s a love story like no other! Actor John Boyega is set to star as soul singer Otis Redding in a new biopic about the legend’s life, HuffPost reports. “Otis & Zelma” follows the love story of the iconic soul music pioneer and his decade-long relationship with his wife, Zelma Redding. Known as one of […]
Entrepreneur Cierra Gross Launches New ‘Wrk Receipts’ App Revolutionizing the World of HR
Everything you need to advocate for yourself in the workplace is now available in an app! Cierra Gross is a veteran human resources (HR) professional whose own experience with workplace trauma forced her into a crossroads in her career, ABC 27.com reports. After experiencing racism and toxic stereotyping, the last straw was a denied promotion […]