Serena Williams Shares Never Before Heard Stories in New ESPN+ Documentary
She’s getting candid about her legendary career! ESPN has just released a new eight-part television documentary series titled “In the Arena: Serena Williams.” The series delves into the tennis phenom’s illustrious career and life after retirement. Williams shares behind-the-scenes commentary from some of her most iconic moments as well as personal anecdotes that some of […]
Eddie Murphy Shares the Creative Tricks Behind His Most Beloved Characters
A once-in-a-lifetime kind of talent! Eddie Murphy recently sat down with Netflix to talk about his new movie “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.” Murphy reprises his Axel Foley character, paying homage to the 1984 original with a new storyline that follows the witty cop on a journey with a new partner after his daughter’s life […]
Essence Fest Marks 30-Year Milestone With Unforgettable Celebration of Black Culture
THEY LOVE US! If you have never been to Essence Fest, you are sorely missing out! 30 years ago, Essence co-founder Ed Lewis had the brilliant idea of curating a festival to celebrate the magazine’s 25th anniversary, and the rest, as they say, is history. What initially started as this idea for a one-off celebration […]
Eritrean Cyclist Biniam Girmay Makes History as First Black Rider to Win a Tour de France Stage
He dedicated his win to all of us! Biniam Girmay is a 24-year-old bicyclist from Eritrea, NBC News reports. No stranger to history-making, Girmay was thrust into the spotlight two years ago after becoming the first Black rider to win in a Grand Tour, the term for the three major three-week races: the Giro, the […]
Meet Dr. Nancy, the First Black Woman to Graduate From Neurosurgery Program at Johns Hopkins
There’s a doctor in the house! This past June, Nancy Abu-Bonsrah took to social media to announce that after 12 years of schooling, she had finally become a neurosurgery doctor. Sharing a post of her surrounded by family, many congratulated her on a job well done. But it turns out that Dr. Nancy’s graduation was […]
Sha’Carri Graces the Cover of Vogue Just Ahead of Historic Comeback at Paris Olympics
She’s not back. She’s better!💫 Sha’Carri Richardson graces the August cover of Vogue Magazine, sharing her journey as she prepares to claim gold at the Paris Olympics this summer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vogue (@voguemagazine) After earning her spot at the U.S. Olympic qualifying meet, @itsshacarri is set to make […]
Flau’jae Links up With Serena Williams to Sign Personalized Jersey for Daughter Olympia
“This is why women’s sports is important.”♥️ Olympia Ohanian, daughter of tennis legend Serena Williams, recently had an unforgettable day meeting LSU basketball star and rapper Flau’jae Johnson at Essence Fest. The LSU star stopped to sign a special jersey for the young mogul. Alexis Ohanian, Serena’s husband, shared the heartwarming moment on social media, […]
A’ja Wilson Makes History as Las Vegas Aces All-Time Leading Scorer
A’ja Wilson is having quite the season!⭐️ Over the weekend, the two-time WNBA MVP and Las Vegas Aces star made history by surpassing Sophia Young-Malcolm to become the franchise’s all-time leading scorer, according to CNN Sports. In Sunday’s game against the Dallas Wings, @aja22wilson delivered an outstanding performance with 28 points and 10 rebounds, securing […]
Atlanta Retiree Creates Mobile Laundry Service for Homeless Population
This is what community is all about! Nicky Crawford is an Atlanta resident who is making the most of his retirement. Not content with just sitting at home watching the clouds roll by, Crawford has made it his mission to help out his fellow community members. According to 11 Alive, Atlanta is the hub for […]
Watch Monaé Nichols Jump Exact Meters Needed to Qualify for Paris Olympics
Now, this is impressive! With the Paris Olympics just around the corner, many of our star-studded athletes are putting their money where their mouth is! Recently, Monaé Nichols, a Bethune-Cookman alum and superb track and field athlete who competes in the long jump, competed at the Olympic Trials for her spot in Paris. On Nichols’ […]