Detroit Running Collective ‘WeRun313’ Founder Teams up With runDisney to Promote Health & Wellness
This is a fun way to jumpstart your wellness! Lance Woods is the founder of WeRun313, a Detroit-based running collective he launched in 2019 with co-founder Joe Robinson, as a safe space for Black people interested in joining a community of runners. “In 2017, I began organizing group runs in Detroit to promote physical and […]
Kevin Durant Purchases Ownership Stake in France’s Most Successful Soccer Club, Paris Saint-Germain
He left Paris with something! Kevin Durant just took home his fourth Olympic Gold Medal, helping lead Team USA to victory at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He also made history, becoming the all-time U.S. leading scorer in Olympic games for men’s or women’s basketball, surpassing former record holder and WNBA Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie. […]
Shaboozey, Tems, PJ Morton & Willow All Make Barack Obama’s 2024 Summer Playlist
Pres been lit all summer! Forever President Barack Obama just dropped his annual summer lists. A tradition he started during his time in the Oval Office, the summer reading and music playlists are always full of diverse authors and artists, showcasing the former POTUS’s range and diverse interests. An annual end-of-summer highlight, this year was […]
Janet Jackson Reveals Another Famous Family Connection to Iconic Actor Samuel L. Jackson
The cousin connection runs deep with the Jacksons! The Jackson family needs no introduction. Iconic all by themselves, they have birthed several legends, fundamentally changing the landscape of entertainment culture. And as if The Jackson 5, Michael, and Janet weren’t enough, the bloodline is heavy on the icon, with the famous Jackson family also related […]
Pinky Cole Gifts Longtime Slutty Vegan Employees With Their Own Restaurant
Let us know if you’re hiring Pinky! Entrepreneur Pinky Cole, owner of the uber-popular vegan food chain Slutty Vegan, is paying it forward. Cole launched the eatery in 2018, her second crack at becoming a restaurateur. Now, the plant-based burger business is thriving, valued at more than $100 million. Originally launching out of a shared […]
LeBron James Shares Sweet Moment With Wife Savannah After Winning Olympic Gold
MVP on and off the court! LeBron James recently helped lead TEAM USA to Olympic Gold at the Paris Olympics, the third for the NBA superstar. He was also named MVP of the Olympics this year, a reminder that even at 39 years old, he’s still the King. After an exciting Olympic tournament, and probably […]
R&B Singer Brent Faiyaz & Business Partner Ty Baisden Invest Over 100K in Black Women-Led STEM Companies
And this is only the most recent investment round! Brent Faiyaz is an R&B superstar with an exciting business model that helps to ensure his longevity in the business. According to AfroTech, Faiyaz and his manager, Ty Baisden, have a 50/50 business partnership that allows them to reinvest money made through music into various business […]
‘A Different World’ Sequel About Dwayne & Whitley’s Daughter Is Coming to Netflix
We’re back at Hillman! According to Deadline, “A Different World” sequel centering around Dwayne and Whitley’s daughter is in early stage development at Netflix. The hit “Cosby Show” spinoff followed the lives of students at the fictitious Hillman College, igniting love for HBCUs worldwide and becoming a mainstay in the culture. One pair of students […]
Watch This Hilarious Moment Between Simone Biles & Elmo at the Paris Olympics
Elmo is FED UP! Simone Biles made sure she didn’t leave the Paris Olympics without stopping by to see Sesame Street correspondent Elmo. While visiting Elmo, Biles revealed that she’s always dreamed of taking a photo with one person, and Elmo was elated to hear it, an audible gasp coming from the beloved muppet. “Okay, […]
Whoopi Goldberg Joins Cast of ‘Annie’ Musical as Miss Hannigan
Just in time for the holiday season! Whoopi Goldberg is returning to the stage, joining the cast of “Annie” the musical this winter, ABC News reports. The EGOT-winning actress and co-host of “The View” announced her return to the theater, set to play Miss Hannigan in the New York City run of “Annie” showing at […]