ASAP Rocky Celebrates Father’s Day With Heartwarming Bottega Campaign
In honor of Father’s Day, ASAP Rocky beautifully showcases his own journey to fatherhood in Bottega Veneta’s “Portraits of Fatherhood” campaign. The new campaign captures tender moments with his sons, 2-year-old RZA and 10-month-old Riot Rose that he shares with Rihanna. This adorable photo shoot, captured by photographer Carrie Mae Weems and creative director Matthieu […]
Historic NOLA Family Brings ‘Dooky Chase’ Seasonings To Tiana’s Bayou at Disney World
It’s the first time ever that the legendary restaurant will sell its seasonings outside of New Orleans! In a historic move, Dooky Chase’s Restaurant, a New Orleans institution for over eight decades, will sell its signature seasonings for the first time outside the beloved eatery. This exciting announcement coincides with the grand opening of Tiana’s […]
Birmingham Teen Who Created Princess Tiana-Inspired Prom Dress Invited to Showcase at Disney
A real-life princess story! Birmingham teen Layla Hildreth, a recent graduate from Shades Valley High School, embarked on a unique journey to mark the end of her high school career, NBC Los Angeles reports. Like most seniors, her end-of-year festivities were filled with pride as family and friends gathered to celebrate her hard work and […]
TikTok Creative Highlights 7 Black Graphic Designers You Should Know
Art Sims, Sylvia Harris, and Gale Anderson are among the many Black graphic designers who have passionately showcased Black narratives and culture through their art. Despite their significant contributions to the world of design, they have often been overlooked. TikTok creator and Black graphic designer @swoopnebula recently curated a compilation of influential Black graphic designers […]
The Cast of ‘Martin’ Reflects on the Show’s Impact After Three Decades
Three decades later, and this show is still one the greatest ever! In a video recently shared on social media by comedian and “Martin” lead actor Martin Lawrence, the cast of the hit sitcom ‘Martin’ sat down to reflect on the show that changed their lives forever. Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold, the family of Thomas […]
Kem Surprises Couple Who Got Engaged at His Concert by Performing at Their Wedding
R&B singer and songwriter Kem recently traveled to Jackson, Mississippi, to perform at a wedding that was anything but ordinary. This special occasion was the fulfillment of a promise Kem made to Preston and Myra Cobbins, a couple who got engaged during one of his concerts. While singing his hit love song “Share My Life,” […]
Childhood Best Friends Celebrate Graduating From Law School Together
What’s better than one lawyer? TWO! 🎓🙌🏾 Ashlee M. Davis, J.D., recently graduated cum laude from American University Washington College of Law, but she didn’t do it alone. Her best friend of 22 years, Tianna Williams, J.D., graduated right alongside her! In a heartwarming photoshoot shared on social media, @theashleemichelle @tinic0lee posed together in their […]
Tika Sumpter Shines at The Momference, the Nation’s Annual Celebration of Black Motherhood
To a crowd of mamas clad in various shades of purple, Tika Sumpter inspired moms to bloom where they’re planted! The seventh annual Momference, a highly anticipated retreat for millennial moms of color, recently wrapped up another successful celebration in Washington, D.C., the organizers shared with Because of Them We Can. Hosted by District Motherhued–a […]
Happy Father’s Day! Advice for Black Fathers From Black Fathers
Because of Dad, we can do anything. Our Black fathers teach us how to be bold, fearless, and throw down on the grill or at the Spades table. Good Black fathers support the family, the house, and us kids when we need someone in our corner with a strong shoulder to lean on. But sometimes, […]
Baltimore Students Make History as First Team of Black Women to Win Policy Debate at Chicago Tournament
They worked really hard for this! Nevaeh Rita Sencion and Saidah Ervin are students at Baltimore City College High School and members of the school’s policy debate team, WMAR 2 News reports. Academic scholars who have both participated on debate teams since middle school, the duo recently traveled to Chicago to participate in the National […]