Student Who Went Viral for Dance Reaction to ‘Black Panther’ Field Trip Has Graduated From High School
Our internet nieces and nephews grow up so quickly! In 2018, Jaycob Linsey was a 6th grader at Ron Clark Academy Middle School in Atlanta, Georgia. It was a normal school day for the children when the class got a special surprise from the administration—they would all be taking a class field trip to see […]
Sheryl Lee Ralph Meets Bridgerton’s Adjoa Andoh for First Time in Pure Black Girl Magic Moment
Dearest readers…this is sure to make your day! Emmy award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, a name that needs no introduction, recently graced the set of Good Morning America (GMA). She shared insights about her work on Quinta Brunson’s hit show Abbott Elementary and her highly anticipated feature film, “The Fabulous Four.” This star-studded film, featuring […]
Tracee Ellis Ross & Yara Shahidi Reunite as Mom & Daughter for Adorable Old Navy Commercial
The “Johnson” women are summering! Tracee Ellis Ross and Yara Shahidi, the iconic Johnson mother-daughter duo from the hit sitcom “black-ish,” are back together, this time gracing the cabanas (and our screens) in a new Old Navy commercial. The ad campaign is all about summer fun and the perfect outfits to match. Ross, known for […]
Jay Jones Makes History as Howard University’s First Transgender Student Body President
The votes are in, and The Mecca is a place of acceptance! Jay Jones, a junior political science major from Fort Worth, Texas, has become Howard University‘s 64th Student Association (HUSA) president, making history as the first transgender person to hold the position. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jay Jones ❤️❤️ […]
Hampton University Graduates First-Ever All Woman Doctoral Candidates in Departments of Education & Counseling
They did that! Hampton University made history with its cohorts of all-female doctoral candidates from the Department of Education and the Department of Counseling. This remarkable group of women is paving the way for future generations, breaking barriers, and exemplifying excellence in their fields. The university’s official Instagram account proudly showcased this milestone, celebrating their […]
83-Year-Old Makes History as Howard University’s Oldest Doctoral Graduate
It’s never too late to follow your dreams. No one knows that better than Marie Fowler, who, at 83 years old, walked across the commencement stage at Howard University, becoming the university’s oldest doctoral graduate. “It was never my thought that I would go beyond maybe one semester because, after all, I had been out […]
Angel Reese Just Became the First Co-Owner of DC Power Football Club
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese has added another title to her already impressive resume: professional sports team owner. According to CBS News, The Baltimore County native has become the first member of the ownership group for DC Power Football Club, a Washington-based women’s team set to debut this summer in the United Soccer League Super […]
Mother Fletcher, Oldest Living Survivor of Tulsa Race Massacre, Celebrates 110th Birthday
Someone turn on the Stevie Wonder birthday song! We have a very special birthday to celebrate! Viola Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, turned 110 years old on May 5, 2024. “I’m real proud to be this age,” Fletcher told WHSV3. The mother of three and grandmother of six celebrated her […]
Gullah Gullah Island’s Natalie Daise’s New Portrait Series Honoring the Mothers of South Carolina Debuts at State Museum
Mrs. Natalie is a woman of many talents, in case you didn’t know! According to The New Irmo News, The South Carolina State Museum has recently welcomed a profound addition to its collection: the “Matriarchs of the Lowcountry” portrait series by renowned artist and storyteller Natalie Daise. Known for her beloved role as Mrs. Natalie […]
Louisiana Valedictorian Accepted into Dozens of Colleges, Receives Nearly $1M in Scholarships
In Monroe, Louisiana, Cur’Dericka Rice, a standout student from Richwood High School, has achieved an extraordinary milestone. As the valedictorian of her class, Rice has secured close to one million dollars in scholarships from 13 different universities, including prestigious institutions such as Louisiana State University, Loyola University in New Orleans, and the University of Louisiana […]