North Carolina A&T Cheer Makes History as First HBCU to Win NCA Intermediate Division Title
This past weekend, HBCUs dominated the National Cheerleader Association National Championships in Daytona. North Carolina A&T’s Aggies secured the first-ever HBCU victory in the Intermediate Division, taking home the National Champion title!
800 Black Actors Sign Letter in Support for ‘Romeo & Juliet’ Star Francesca Amewudah-Rivers
They’re rallying together to support the young talent. Over 800 Black actors have signed an open letter condemning the online racial abuse of Francesca Amewudah-Rivers, the Black British actress recently cast as Juliet in an upcoming stage adaptation of Romeo & Juliet. Amewudah-Rivers announced on Instagram that she would be starring opposite Spider-man star Tom […]
Angel Jackson Makes History as Second HBCU Player to Be Drafted in 20 Years
Angel Jackson was just drafted into the WNBA, and she’s already making history! Jackson was the second-ever player from an HBCU to be drafted by the WNBA, Black Enterprise reports. The 6-foot-6 center from Jackson State University in Mississippi was picked No. 36 in the third round by the back-to-back champion Las Vegas Aces during […]
Meet Ingrid Best, the CEO Highlighting the South African Wine Industry with IBest Wines
We can cheers to this! Ingrid Best is more than a CEO; she’s a visionary, a trailblazer, and a game-changer. As the founder of IBest Wines, she’s on a mission to revolutionize the wine industry, one bottle at a time. But her journey didn’t start in the vineyards of South Africa; it began in the […]
Elaine Welteroth and Serena Williams Launch birthFUND to Support Maternal Health
Elaine Welteroth is on a mission to safeguard maternal health one birth at a time. This week (which also happens to be Black Maternal Health Week), the mother, journalist, and TV host launched birthFUND, a fund that supports families in the U.S. who can’t afford the out-of-pocket costs of midwifery care. “It all started with […]
Remembering Faith Ringgold, Pioneering Black Quilt Artist and Author
Faith Ringgold, an artist best known for her quilts depicting the Black American experience, died on April 13 at her home in Englewood, New Jersey. She was 93. “Faith leaves behind an impactful legacy of activism and advocacy for diversity and inclusion that has left a lasting mark on the art world, inspiring countless others […]
Mielle Organics Founder Monique Rodriguez to Launch Investment Fund
She’s set her sights on a new goal! Monique Rodriguez, the entrepreneur behind the successful haircare brand Mielle Organics, is embarking on a new venture: launching her own investment fund, according to Inc. This comes roughly a year after selling Mielle Organics to consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble. Details on the fund, including its […]
LSU Star Angel Reese Gets Drafted No.7 Pick for the WNBA’s Chicago Sky
Let’s go, Angel! The 2024 WNBA Draft brought forth a wave of new talent, but one name stood out among the rest: Angel Reese. With a blend of athleticism, skill, and determination, Reese has emerged as a rising star in the next generation of women’s basketball. Tonight, Reese was drafted as the No. 7 pick […]
Simone Biles Opens Up About Mental Health in Powerful New Ad Empowering Us to ‘Take a Pause’
Olympic champion Simone Biles is back and stronger than ever in a new Powerade ad, “The Vault.” In the moving ad, Biles reflects on her mental well-being after stepping away from gymnastics due to mental health concerns. The ad showcases the 27-year-old confronting the immense pressure and expectations that come with being a world-class athlete. […]
Lauryn Hill Performs During Son YG Marley’s Coachella Set, Along With Wyclef for Mini Fugees Reunion
It was a Fugees reunion and family affair at Coachella! YG Marley surprised the crowd at Coachella during his Sunday set by bringing out his mother, Lauryn Hill, who, in turn, surprised fans by inviting her bandmate Wyclef Jean on stage. Hill took the stage solo, performing “Ex-Factor” and “Lost Ones.” Then, Jean joined her for […]