Remembering Pioneering Educator & Civil Rights Leader, Mary McLeod Bethune
Her legacy lives on! Mary Jane McLeod Bethune was born July 10, 1875, on a farm near Maysville, South Carolina, WomensHistory.org reports. She was one of 17 children born to Samuel and Patsy McLeod, former slaves who worked until they saved to buy the farm where the family grew cotton. According to Bethune-Cookman University, Bethune first enrolled in school at […]
SpelHouse Partners With Black Economic Alliance To Open Center for Black Entrepreneurship
This is the first step in creating generational wealth! SpelHouse recently partnered with the Black Economic Alliance to open the Center for Black Entrepreneurship (CBE), Associated Press News reports. The new center, designed to train Black entrepreneurs through a curriculum of business development, speakers, and mentorship opportunities, is a partnership between Spelman College, Morehouse College, and the Black […]
This North Carolina Competitive Fishing Team Comprised Of Black Woman Is Dominating The Sport
This is so cool! A North Carolina team of Black women in competitive fishing team are making their mark in the sport, MarthaStewart.com reports. Gia Peebles is the founder of Ebony Anglers, an all-Black competitive fishing team comprised of five professional women based in North Carolina. Peebles is a salon owner, and last June, she attended the “Big Rock […]
Senator Craig Hickman Makes History As The First Black Man To Serve In Both Chambers of the Maine Legislature
He’s a two-time champion! Senator Craig Hickman is making history as the first Black man to serve in both chambers of the Maine legislature, AP News reports. Hickman is a farmer from Winthrop, Maine. His father a former Tuskegee Airman with both parents being very active in the civil rights movement. Eventually, he got into politics, making […]
Michael Regan Confirmed By Senate, Making History As First Black Man To Lead Environmental Protection Agency
The real-life Captain Planet! Michael Regan was just confirmed by the Senate, making history as the first Black man to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), USA Today reports. This past December, it was announced that the Biden administration had tapped Regan to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. The North Carolina native got his start in the EPA, […]
This 29-Year-Old Photographer Made History As The First Black Woman To Shoot An American Vogue Cover
This is her second historic cover! London photographer Nadine Ijewere just made history as the first Black woman to shoot a cover for American Vogue, The Cut reports. Ijewere is no stranger to firsts; she was also the first woman of color to shoot a British Vogue cover in 2018. When speaking to the magazine about the lack of […]
Emily Ford Makes History As First Known Black Woman To Hike Wisconsin’s 1,200 Mile Ice Age Trail In Winter
This is incredible! Emily Ford just made history as the first known Black woman to hike Wisconsin’s 1,200 mile Ice Age Trail during winter, Bring Me The News reports. Ford is a Minnesota native, avid hiker, and gardener who said she was inspired to hike the trail after the murder of George Floyd. She felt like she […]
Preteen Siblings Launch ‘Stock Up Kids’ To Educate Other Children About Stock Market
They’re on the road to creating generational wealth! Preteen siblings recently launched “Stock Up Kids,” a brand focused on educating other children about the stock market, The Grio reports. Kali, 13, and Spirit,11, Rahman are a brother and sister entrepreneur duo on a mission to teach others about the stock market. The two initially became interested at […]
B. Scott Makes History As First Trans Nonbinary Host & Executive Producer at BET
They’re a pioneer! B. Scott is making history as the first trans nonbinary person to serve as host and executive producer at BET Networks, NBC News reports. The famed media personality has been putting in work for a long time and is no stranger to working with the Black Entertainment Television network. In 2012, Scott became the first […]
5-Year-Old Virginia Boy’s Beats Go Viral, Catching The Attention of Millions On TikTok
He’s a music mogul in the making! A 5-year-old Portsmouth, Virginia boy’s beats went viral, catching the attention of millions on TikTok, 10 Wavy news reports. 5-year-old Kingsley Rosario is getting into his passions early, using his iPad and drumset to make music. He’s inspired by artists like Bruno Mars and Pharrell Williams, another Virginia native, even […]