Olympian Jordan Chiles to Release New Memoir Entitled ‘I’m That Girl’
Simone Biles wrote the foreword! Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles is set to release a new memoir detailing her Team USA journey, People reports. Chiles rose to prominence as a gymnast when she joined the team in 2013, recalling her trials and triumphs as an Olympic gymnast. “I’m That Girl: Living The Power Of My […]
Virginia State University Makes History as First HBCU With Accredited Master’s Social Work Program
The new accreditation will be retroactively implemented for students! Virginia State University (VSU) has just made history as the first historically Black college or university (HBCU) to offer an accredited master’s social work program, Black Enterprise reports. VSU first launched its Master of Social Work program in 2022. Now, the graduate-level program will become the […]
Issa Rae Opens New ‘Somerville’ Restaurant in L.A.
We need a reservation STAT! Issa Rae has opened a new restaurant in Los Angeles. Somerville is located on the Slauson Corridor in the historic View Park-Windsor Hills neighborhood and touts itself as “a progressive American dining experience.” The restaurant honors the city, with each dish focused on bold and savory dishes that capture the […]
Kelis Launches New Children’s Book Inspired by Her Travels in Africa
She’s making sure our kids see themselves in the stories! Singer/songwriter Kelis has been captivating fans all year with her travels throughout Africa. The Bounty & Full owner has been creating content all year as she explores farming practices, spices, and the wonders of Africa, exploring countries like Tanzania, Kenya, Zanzibar, and Rwanda. Now, the […]
Watch Denzel Washington & Snoop Dogg Share Heartwarming Red Carpet Moment
This is brotherly love! Denzel Washington is currently on a press run celebrating the release of his new Gladiator 2 film, Complex reports. The legendary actor attended the premiere with his wife when he ran into rapper Snoop Dogg. Donned in a crisp white jacket with a collar, Washington stopped in his tracks to greet […]
Bam Adebayo Teams up With His Mom for a Special ‘Maker’s Mark’ Bourbon Collection
He credits his mom as his inspiration! Miami Heat Star Bam Adebayo has just teamed up with his mother, Marilyn Blount, for a limited edition Maker’s Mark blend, PR Newswire reports. The Bam & Marilyn’s 1 of 1 bourbon just launched, Adebayo crediting his mom with inspiring him to work on the custom bourbon with […]
Kerry Washington to Be Honored With Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
She deserves all her flowers! Actress Kerry Washington is set to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. An Emmy-winning producer with a career spanning three decades, Washington has earned numerous accolades throughout the years and broken barriers with her work in the ABC hit TV series Scandal, as the first […]
Michael Rainey Jr. Donates $2.4M to Financial Literacy Initiative for High School Students in Staten Island
This is precisely what the kids need! Actor Michael Rainey Jr. (PowerBook II: Ghost) just teamed up with the R.A.R.E. (Restoring America through Recovery Education) Foundation to donate $2.4M in financial literacy services for three high schools in his hometown of Staten Island, New York, The Source reports. Rainey Jr. joined students at Port Richmond […]
Michael Stephens Makes History as First Black CEO of Tampa International Airport
He’s the first in the airport’s five-decade history! Michael Stephens has made history as the first Black CEO of Tampa International Airport (TPA), WTSP news reports. Stephens will take over for current CEO Joe Lopano, who announced his retirement back in February. Stephens is a U.S. Army veteran serving on active duty as a captain […]
12-Year-Old Eniola Shokunbi Receives $11.5M in Funding for Air Filter Invention
Her invention eliminates over 99% of airborne viruses! Eniola Shokunbi was in the fifth grade at Commodore MacDonough STEM Academy in Middletown, Connecticut, when her teacher tasked the class with creating a solution to future pandemic issues that might arise in schools, Shoppe Black reports. Drawn to the need for better air quality due to […]