Watch Houston Man’s Heartwarming Journey From Aspiring NBA Player to Basketball Entrepreneur
He turned lemons into lemonade! Thomas Fields is a former star basketball player who once had big dreams for making it in the NBA. He started out with a very promising career, making the varsity team his freshman year of high school before suffering a number of setbacks including multiple ACL tears, lack of access […]
Meet Angela Patton, the Woman Behind the Inspiring New ‘Daughters’ Documentary on Netflix
She’s doing transformational work! Angela Patton, the founder of “Camp Diva Leadership Academy” and the CEO of “Girls For A Change,” is a beacon of hope. Her transformative work, aimed at preparing “Black girls for the world and the world for Black girls,” has been instrumental in bringing about cultural and systemic change on a […]
Black-Owned Barbershop Gives Free Haircuts to Children Who Enroll in Book Club
This Black-owned barbershop is tackling childhood literacy head-on! Antonio Brown, owner of Central Station Barbershop and Grooming in St. Petersburg, FL, is using his influence to make a difference in his community. He’s not just cutting hair— @antonio_centralstation is on a mission to boost literacy rates among Black and brown children in the area. After […]
Manika Gamble Set to Become First African American to Complete Most Difficult Marathon Challenge in the World
She’s back at it again! In May, 34-year-old Manika Gamble made history by becoming the first African American woman to complete the 155-mile Namib Race through the Namib Desert in Namibia, Africa. This seven-day, self-supported trek through the world’s oldest desert was a monumental achievement. Now, Gamble is setting her sights even higher, aiming to […]
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 […]