Jayson Tatum Joins Ownership Group to Bring WNBA Team to His Hometown of St. Louis
Now, this is a power move! NBA Star Jayson Tatum is looking to bring a WNBA franchise team to his hometown of St. Louis, joining an ownership group that’s proposing a whopping $200 million bid, Essence reports. Tatum has teamed up with St. Louis business leaders Richard Chaifetz and David Hoffman in a move that […]
Rapper T-Pain Honored With Street Renaming in Hometown of Tallahassee, Florida
He is a true hometown hero! In a heartwarming celebration of down-home pride, Grammy award-winning artist T-Pain was honored with a street renaming in his hometown of Tallahassee, Florida, Billboard reports. A portion of Pasco Street, a road the artist regularly walked as a child, has been officially designated as “T-Pain Lane.” View this post […]
Mayor Brandon Scott Makes History as the First Mayor to Be Reelected in Baltimore in Two Decades
He’s working to usher in an era of peace for the city! In a historic moment for the city of Baltimore, Mayor Brandon Scott has secured a second term, making him the first mayor in two decades to be reelected, CBS News reports. Scott’s victory marks a significant milestone in a political landscape where incumbents […]
Pioneering Dance Legend Judith Jamison, Has Joined the Ancestors
She leaves behind a legacy for the ages. Judith Jamison, a legendary dancer and artistic director whose grace and power illuminated stages worldwide, passed away on Saturday, November 9th, at the age of 81, NPR reports. A towering figure in American dance, Jamison’s contributions to the art form spanned decades. Her death marks the loss […]
Coco Gauff Makes History as Youngest Player to Win WTA Finals in Two Decades
She just defeated a record set the year she was born! Coco Gauff has just made history as the youngest tennis player to win the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Finals in two decades, CNN reports. The 20-year-old tennis phenom ended the season with a victory, defeating China’s Zheng Qinwen 3-6 6-4 7-6 (2), at the […]
Abolitionist Harriet Tubman Receives Posthumous Rank of General on Veterans Day
She is supremely thanked for her service! The state of Maryland honored abolitionist Harriet Tubman this week. The first woman to oversee an American military operation during a time of war, Tubman was just posthumously awarded the rank of general on Veterans Day, NPR reports. Crowds gathered at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park […]
Chicago Man Discovers Bakery Owner Is His Biological Mom in Heartwarming Reunion
A Chicago man, Vamarr Hunter, recently uncovered a family connection that no one could have imagined.
Whoopi Goldberg Announces Launch of First Global Women’s Sports Channel
She’s giving women’s sports the boost it deserves! Whoopi Goldberg recently appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon where the entertainment legend announced her newest business venture to help amplify women’s sports, Buzzfeed reports. “I’m launching the first global women’s sports channel called AWSN (All Women’s Sports Network),” Goldberg told Fallon. The new network […]
NFL Star Jayden Daniels’ Mom, Regina Jackson, Becomes Certified NFLPA Agent
A mother’s gotta do what a mother’s gotta do! Jayden Daniels was the No. 2 overall draft pick for the Washington Commanders. A standout rookie having an impeccable season so far with the team, he signed a $37.75 million contract this past summer, and he’s been worth every single penny, with the Commanders currently holding […]
Meet Ardean Miller, Founder of the First Black-Owned Gift-Wrapping Brand Sold at Lowe’s
They are also in the Hallmark Store! Ardean Miller is the founder of Mah Melanin, a gift-wrapping brand focused on bringing cultural inclusivity to the gift experience. What was once a humble startup has grown tremendously, receiving recognition from notable figures like Master P and Teddy Riley and being spotlighted by several organizations, including the […]