24 Year Old Gamecocks Alum Uses NIL Money to Open Father’s Barbershop in Charlotte
He’s fulfilling his father’s dream! B.J. Mack recently wrapped up his final year as a South Carolina Gamecocks. While now pursuing his master’s degree in sports business management, Mack is putting his NIL earnings to good use, the 24-year-old using the money to help his father open a barbershop, WYFF 4 News reports. “So he […]
Allyson Felix Teams Up With Pampers to Create First-Ever Nursery for Athlete Moms at Paris Olympics
She’s doubling down on her commitment! Allyson Felix is the most decorated woman track and field Olympian ever, boasting 11 Olympic medals, including seven gold, the most ever by any female track and field athlete. Retiring from the sport in 2022, Felix had become a staunch advocate for women’s rights and maternal health towards the […]
Dawn Staley Honored With 2024 Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at ESPYS
She took her moment to advocate for others! Dawn Staley is a force to be reckoned with, a former WNBA star and world renowned coach who made history as the highest paid Black woman coach in women’s basketball. Still, she finds time to do more on and off the court, recently honored for her work […]
81-Year-Old Legendary Fashion Model Bethann Hardison Shares Her 7 Tips for Aging Gracefully
She hasn’t missed a beat! Bethann Hardison is a pioneering fashion model who broke barriers in the 1960s as one of few Black runway models to reach the highest heights of the industry. Eventually, she opened her own agency, paying it forward to others and writing her own rules as a model, activist, actress and […]
Slutty Vegan Makes History as First Vegan Restaurant to Open in Busiest U.S. Airport
Atlanta’s hottest vegan spot is soaring to new heights! Slutty Vegan, the vegan food chain founded by CEO Pinky Cole Hayes, is expanding to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. According to Cole, this marks the world’s first vegan restaurant in the busiest airport. Cole recently shared the exciting news on Instagram with a video showing construction […]
A’ja Wilson & Jayson Tatum Make First Ever Dual League NBA 2K All Star Edition Cover
For the first time in the franchise’s history, NBA and WNBA stars share the spotlight on a special edition NBA 2K cover. The cover features WNBA star A’ja Wilson alongside NBA star Jayson Tatum. Jayson Tatum, a five-time NBA All-Star and reigning NBA Champion with the Boston Celtics, graces the standard cover. He joins forces […]
The Cast of ‘The Wiz’ Broadway Heads to ‘Tiny Desk’
Tiny Desk has landed in the Emerald City! NPR Tiny Desk just released an electrifying performance featuring the talented cast of The Wiz on Broadway. Swapping their stage costumes for regular clothes, @thewizbway showcased songs from their new #TheWizMusical cast album released last month. View this post on Instagram A post shared by NPR Music […]
Martin Lawrence Announces the Development of New ‘Young Martin’ Prequel Series
Our favorite sitcom is back! Kinda…lol Martin Lawrence’s eponymous sitcom ran for five seasons from 1992 to 1997, effectively winning global fans and making Lawrence a household name. Co-created by Lawrence, Topper Carew, and John Bowman, “Martin” won numerous awards during its time on air and became one of the greatest television shows of all […]
Michael B. Jordan to Produce New Muhammad Ali Scripted Series
Michael B. Jordan has announced plans to executive produce the first authorized scripted series, “The Greatest: A Story About Muhammad Ali,” which will explore the legendary boxer and activist’s life both in and out of the ring. Jordan, known for his work on the Creed franchise, will collaborate with executive producer and showrunner Ben Watkins […]
‘Celebrity Family Feud’ Producer Myeshia Mizuno Makes History as First Black Woman to Run a Primetime Game Show
Myeisha Mizuno has just been named the showrunner for both the Steve Harvey-hosted daytime syndication and primetime “Celebrity Family Feud” on ABC. This achievement marks a significant milestone in television, making Mizuno the first Black woman to lead a network game show, as reported by Variety. Before joining “Celebrity Family Feud,” Mizuno built a strong […]