Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi Becomes First Black Woman to Earn Doctorate Degree in Robotics at University of Michigan
She’s a pioneer in the field! Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi has etched her name in history, standing as the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in Robotics from the prestigious University of Michigan, Afrotech reports. This is not just a personal triumph but a significant stride for diversity and representation in the STEM fields. During the […]
Meet The Twin Dentists Opening Multiple Dental Practices In Their Hometown of Charlotte, NC
Going to the dentist can be scary and intimidating, but two dentists in Charlotte, North Carolina, are hoping to double the fun and education their patients receive every time they step into their office or visit their viral social media pages. Doctors Lindsay Rennick Salone and Lauren Rennick Lockhart are identical twin sisters who are […]
Mary J. Blige’s New Boot Line With Giuseppe Sold Out Within 24 Hours
Aunties, rejoice! R&B songstress Mary J. Blige released her first official boot collection through a limited-edition line with Giuseppe Zanotti boots. The GRAMMY Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated singer is known for her heartbreaking love songs, empowering anthems, and love of a good thigh-high boot. On May 12, while on stage at her annual Strength of […]
Meet Nicole Russell, the Foundation Owner Providing Free Comfort Items & Resources to Foster Youth
Her organization provides not just a good night’s sleep, but the tools and resources to dream big and build a brighter future. Nicole Russell, founder of Precious Dreams Foundation (PDF), is on a mission to empower children in foster care and homeless shelters. “Our motto at Precious Dreams Foundation is simple,” Nicole shared with Because […]
Watch This Student’s Emotional Reaction to Passing the California Bar Exam
Someone’s cutting onions! A user who goes by the name of @fineee.kyraa recently took to social media to post a milestone moment in her academic career. Posted in front of her laptop, the video shows her visibly emotional from the moment it starts. Dressed comfortably in a tan hoodie, she wipes away tears and admits […]
Boston Preschool Launches First Creole-Haitian Dual Language Program
Mattahunt Elementary School, a Pre-K through fifth grade school located in Boston, Mass., just launched the first Haitian Creole dual-language preschool program in the country, NBC News reports. The Toussaint L’Ouverture Dual Language Academy, the new program at Mattahunt Elementary named after the leader of the Haitian Revolution, is a preschool program that aims to […]
Rihanna & ASAP Rocky Celebrate Son RZA’s 2nd Birthday With Adorable Family Gathering
A mother’s work is never done, not even for world-famous pop stars and business moguls like Rihanna. The Fenty founder and her partner, A$AP Rocky, spent Mother’s Day weekend throwing a birthday party for their son, RZA, who turns two years old. Rihanna and Rocky booked out New York’s Color Factory for a private party […]
Issa Rae Announces Launch of New Company, ‘Ensemble,’ to Connect Brands with Diverse Creators
She aims to disrupt the traditional model of branded entertainment. Acclaimed actress and entrepreneur Issa Rae is shaking up the branded entertainment landscape with her new company, Ensemble. According to the Ensemble website, the company positions itself as a “next-generation branded entertainment company” focused on “a diverse collective of talented and influential creators.” View this […]
WNBA Superstar A’ja Wilson Announces Signature Shoe with Nike
The two-time WNBA MVP, A’ja Wilson, is solidifying her status as a trailblazer in women’s sports. Nike welcomed A’ja Wilson, one of basketball’s brightest stars, to its prestigious lineup of signature athletes, the sports apparel company announced. Wilson’s partnership with Nike marks a significant milestone in her career as she becomes the latest addition to […]
Jenifer Lewis and Terence Blanchard Perform ‘Princess and the Frog’ Duet for American Idol’s Disney Night
The magic of Disney wasn’t confined to the stage during last night’s American Idol Disney Night episode. Fans were treated to a special guest appearance by the legendary actress and singer Jenifer Lewis, who brought the beloved Mama Odie from The Princess and the Frog to life. Lewis belted out the film’s inspirational anthem, “Dig […]