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 […]
Reading Rainbow Star LeVar Burton Discovers He’s Related to Viola Davis on ‘Finding Your Roots’
Royalty runs in the family! LeVar Burton, the acclaimed actor and beloved host of the educational PBS show Reading Rainbow, uncovered some surprising family connections during his appearance on Season 10 of Finding Your Roots. Hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., this documentary series allows celebrities to explore their ancestral histories. In a fascinating revelation […]
New Netflix Series ‘Starting 5’ Follows Lives of NBA’s Top Stars, Including LeBron James and Jayson Tatum
A closer look at the league’s ultimate lineup! Netflix has just released the trailer for Starting 5, a new 10-part series offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at five of the NBA’s top players during the 2023-24 season. Produced by UNINTERRUPTED, Higher Ground Productions, and Omaha Productions, and executive produced by President Barack Obama and Michelle […]
Lauryn Hill Returns to Former High School for Alumni Reunion and Performs Iconic Hits
She’s back where it all began! Earlier this month, Columbia High School’s MLK Club in Maplewood, New Jersey, hosted a reunion weekend for alumni from the classes of ’85-’95, according to the high school’s club Instagram page. Among the attendees was R&B icon Lauryn Hill, who graduated in 1993. To the delight of her former […]
18-Year-Old Khalifa Aminu Creates Sensory Glasses for the Visually Impaired
He’s on a mission to revolutionize the lives of visually impaired people! Last year, 18-year-old Khalifa Aminu from Kano, Nigeria, began working on an innovative invention: sensory glasses designed to help the visually impaired navigate safely and independently without a walking stick. Though still in development, this creation has the potential to transform how visually […]
WNBA Star Angel Reese to Launch Her Own Podcast, Unapologetically Angel
She’s securing the bag! Chicago Sky’s rookie sensation Angel Reese is having an unforgettable year. Selected as the 7th overall pick in this year’s WNBA Draft, Reese has quickly shattered records and earned her spot as a WNBA All-Star in her first season. But her impact goes beyond the court—Reese has also become a co-owner […]
Deion Sanders Teams Up with Local Bank to Open Savings Accounts for Colorado Players’ Children
Coach Prime is once again proving that his impact goes beyond the field! In a meaningful move to support his players and their families, Deion Sanders has teamed up with the Colorado Buffaloes’ NIL collective, the 5430 Alliance, and Elevations Credit Union to open bank accounts for the children of eight of his Colorado players, […]