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 […]
Olympian Rojé Stona Wins First-Ever Olympic Gold Medal in Discus Throw for Jamaica
Jamaica! Jamaica! Rojé Stona just made history at the Paris Olympics, winning the first-ever Olympic gold medal in the discus throw event for Jamaica, Jamaica Observer reports. The star track and field athlete competed in the men’s discus throw this past Wednesday, earning a throw of 70.00m in the competition and setting a new Olympic […]
Kevin Durant Surpasses Lisa Leslie for All-Time Leading Scorer Record in U.S. Olympic Basketball
P.G. County’s finest! Kevin Durant made Olympic history this week during Team USA’s game against Brazil in the 2024 Paris Olympics quarterfinals, Sports Illustrated reports. Durant scored 11 points in Team USA’s 122-87 victory over Brazil for a career total of 494 points, becoming the all-time U.S. leading scorer in Olympic games for men’s or […]
Beyoncé’s ‘BeyGOOD’ Foundation Commits $500K to Black Cowboys at Bill Pickett Rodeo
Cowboy Carter is at it again! Beyoncé’s “BeyGOOD” foundation has been traveling alongside the annual Bill Pickett Rodeo, committing $500,000 in grants through its Equestrian program, which supports Black cowboys, cowgirls, farmers, and ranchers. Currently celebrating its 40th year, the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo is the longest-running Black rodeo in the nation and the premier […]
Nigeria Makes History as First African Basketball Team to Reach Olympic Quarter-Finals
NAIJA NO DEY CARRY LAST!!!! Nigeria just made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics as the first African country in men’s or women’s basketball to ever reach the Olympic quarter-finals, ESPN reports. Nigeria’s women’s basketball team eliminated Canada from the Olympics, clinching a 79-70 victory this past weekend. The team erupted in celebration after their […]
Wesley Snipes Breaks Guinness World Record for Longest Career as a Live-Action Marvel Character
He started it all! Nearly 26 years ago, Wesley Snipes debuted in the 1998 hit film Blade, quite literally paving the way for the Marvel Universe. The half-vampire “daywalker” who hunts vampires was a hit with fans, kicking off a series of Blade movies, with Snipes appearing in the last one, Blade: Trinity, 20 years […]
Noah Lyles & Mom Share Emotional Moment in Stands After Olympic Gold Medal Win
Nothing like a mother’s love! This past weekend, 27-year-old Noah Lyles took home an Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He clinched a narrow victory in the 100 meters with a personal best of 9.784, edging out Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson with a finish of just 0.005 of a second faster, Andscape reports. The […]