Meet the Entrepreneurs Behind First Black Woman-Owned Culinary Academy in Atlanta
This is a game-changer! Simone Byron is a chef and the owner of Navigate Foundation, a nonprofit she founded in 2017 to help underserved youth who aspire to begin careers in the hospitality sector. Since its inception, the organization has graduated 200 students and helped cultivate the next generation of chefs. Now, Byron has teamed […]
Donald Ramphadi & Lucas Sithole Make History as First South Africans to Win Paralympic Medal in Wheelchair Tennis
They’re putting on for the continent! Paralympians Donald Ramphadi and Lucas Sithole just made history as the first South Africans to win a medal in wheelchair tennis at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, Reuters reports. The duo won the bronze medal in quad doubles, defeating Brazilians Leandro Pena and Ymanitu Silva 6-2 4-6 10-8. The […]
Meet Dr. Joanne Patterson, Nurse Behind First Mobile Psychiatric Clinic in the State of Georgia
This is so needed! Dr. Joanne Patterson is a psychiatric nurse practitioner and the owner of Dr. Joanne Psychiatry, a therapeutic services company that seeks to improve the community’s access to “culturally appropriate integrative psychiatric treatment.” Patterson got her start as an OB nurse, coming to grips with the harsh effect of postpartum on women’s […]
Actress Natasha Rothwell Set to Develop TV Adaptation of Reesa Teesa’s Viral TikTok Series
This is going to be good! On Valentine’s Day of this year, Tareasa “Reesa Teesa” Johnson began posting a 50-part series entitled “Who TF Did I Marry?” The posts chronicled Johnson’s rollercoaster matrimony to her ex-husband, dubbed “Legion,” whom she described as a pathological liar. As Johnson poured her heart out, documenting every single lie […]
Simone Biles & Gabby Thomas Share Adorable Post-Game Moment With Indiana Fever Players
We love to see the girls supporting one another! Last week, Olympic gold medalists Simone Biles and Gabby Thomas headed for a night out to watch the Indiana Fever game, ESPN reports. A huge moment for women’s basketball, the famous attendees drew fanfare, and the Fever secured another victory, defeating the Connecticut Sun 84-80. Afterward, […]
43 Times Beyoncé Has Made History in Honor of Her 43rd Birthday
Beyoncé has left a legendary mark on the worlds of music, entertainment, and pop culture. And through her journey to pop icon greatness, the superstar has had some standout history-making moments.
Roland S. Martin Offers 12-Year-Old Activist Knowa De Baraso His Own Show on Black Star Network
12-year-old Knowa De Baraso, who goes by @KnowaWasTaken online, is making waves as a Democratic content creator and activist. His activism journey began in 2022 when a meeting with Stacey Abrams, then running for Georgia governor, ignited his passion for activism and social change. Recently, he went viral for a sharp exchange with Mike Lindell […]
Mariam Eniola Bolaji Becomes the First African Athlete to Win a Paralympic Medal in Badminton
History was made at the Paralympics! At the Paris 2024 Paralympics on Monday, Mariam Eniola Bolaji made history by winning a bronze medal in the women’s Para badminton SL3. At just 18 years old, Bolaji became the first African, male or female, to secure a badminton medal at either the Olympics or Paralympics, the Paralympics […]
Watch the Heartwarming Moment When This Young Basketball Player Meets Her Role Model, Angel Reese
In a video shared to TikTok, an Atlanta mom pulled off the ultimate surprise for her daughter, Angel Reese—a young basketball player who shares both the name and passion of Chicago Sky’s rookie sensation, Angel Reese. The surprise? Tickets to meet the Chi-town Barbie in person at a game.
Howard Announces 2024 Hip Hop Studies Conference to Explore The Genre’s Rich History and Impact
They’re bringing hip-hop to the yard! Howard University is set to make waves this fall with its 2024 Hip Hop Studies Conference, bringing together artists, scholars, and enthusiasts from around the globe to explore the genre’s rich history and impact. Taking place on @howard1867’s Washington D.C. campus from November 15-17, the second annual conference will […]