Rachel Robinson, Wife of Jackie Robinson, Honored on 77th Anniversary of Historic MLB Debut
On the 77th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s historic MLB debut, the New York Mets welcomed a special guest to Citi Field for their Jackie Robinson Day celebration: Rachel Robinson, Jackie’s widow, at the remarkable age of 101.
Black Queer Artist Autumn Breon Created a Vending Machine for Free Reproductive Health Care Products
Artist Autumn Breon is using her creativity to fight for a cause she deeply cares about, reproductive justice. According to an interview with FEMINIST, Breon is a Stanford alumna and multi-talented artist who works across many mediums. Breon sees art as a tool to dismantle unfair systems. Her latest project, “The Care Machine,” is a […]
Meet Latif Yahya, the Innovative Designer Building an Eyewear Empire With Wisdom Frames
We are absolutely in love with this brand! Latif Yahya-Ibn Rashad is a creative force that is reshaping the design industry. He hails from the heart of Atlanta by way of Brooklyn, and to many, he’s simply known as Latif Yahya—the visionary founder behind Wisdom Fashion House, a brand that specializes in unique eyewear. His […]
Olivia Madkins Makes History as Columbia University’s First Black Softball Player
History is being made with each swing of a bat, each catch in the outfield, and each cheer from the stands! At 18, Olivia Madkins became the first Black player on Columbia University’s softball team, Andscape reports. This is a feat that celebrates her talent and opens doors for others. Madkins’ love for softball started […]
Tatyana Ali Launches Limited Series of Baby Quilts for Black Maternal Health Week
The actress and singer has another great talent–sewing! Tatyana Ali is going beyond the screen to champion Black maternal health with the launch of Baby Yams, a limited-edition series of baby quilts. Inspired by her own experiences, Ali is turning her passion for sewing into a way to uplift Black mothers and advocate for better […]
10 Tips to Plan A Perfect Vacation for Young Black Families at Disney
It’s not too hard to find the melanin in the magic! Summer is right around the corner! With it comes traditions like summer vacations and memorable activities with the whole family. Still, there’s one American rite of passage that combines both–a fun-filled trip to the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL. But beyond the […]
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 […]