6 Black History Lessons We Learned From Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’
Rodeo season is in full effect! Beyoncé just released her highly anticipated album, “Cowboy Carter.” It’s Act II of a three-part project and the icon’s eighth solo album. Showcasing the depth of country music, the album pays homage to its Black roots while fusing a blend of sounds, including R&B, rap, and contemporary country. Here […]
Derrell Oliver Makes History As First Black Athletic Director in Texas School District History
Spring Independent School District (ISD) in north Harris County, Texas, has named Interim Athletic Director Derrell Oliver as its new official Director of Athletics, making Oliver the first Black AD in the district’s history. “I am so excited to take on this role – not only in leading a phenomenal coaching and athletic staff, but […]
Florida Residents Fight to Protect One of the Last Historically Black Communities
The residents of this tight-knit community are waging a battle against the forces of gentrification and erasure. A recent feature in Capital B shed light on the plight of Royal, FL, and its residents. According to the article, Royal’s history is as rich and vibrant as the land itself. Established in 1865, the community was […]
Domo Wells Makes History as the First Ever Creative Director & Designer for the Washington Spirit
In a trendsetting move, the Washington Spirit proudly named Domo Wells as their inaugural Creative Director and Designer, marking a pivotal moment for the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) franchise and the DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) community. A native of the region, Wells is best known for her work in music. She formerly served […]
Spelman College Becomes First HBCU To Offer A Cosmetic Science Program For Students
Spelman College is working to ensure that the beauty products Black women use are developed by people of color with people of color in mind. Spelman is introducing a new Cosmetic Science Degree program for students under the liberal arts college’s science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) program. This is the first program of its […]
Watch: 5-Year-Old Rapper Van Van Teams Up With Heiress For New Video Directed by MC Lyte
They’ve made individuality a fun anthem for kids! In an exciting collaboration that bridges generations and genres, rising star Savannah “Van Van” McConneaughey has teamed up with Heiress Harris, daughter of rapper T.I. and singer/songwriter Tiny Harris, to release a powerful new single titled “Be You.” The precocious duo is joined by none other than […]
Meet Vaughan Gething, The First Black Leader of Wales
Vaughan Gething is the first Black head of state in Wales, in the United Kingdom, and perhaps in all of European history. NPR reports that Gething, a former lawyer and longtime member of the center-left Labour Party, will become the first minister of Wales after being elected by the Welsh Parliament in Cardiff and approved […]
14-Year-Old Creates Watch to Detect Signs of Stroke
Her award-winning invention is saving lives! In a display of youthful innovation, 14-year-old Naya Ellis from New Orleans has crafted a device aimed at detecting early signs of stroke. According to educational news outlet The 74, Naya’s creation, named WingItt, is a wristwatch equipped with sensors that measure heartbeat and nerve impulses, enabling it to […]
Media Veteran Michele Ghee Makes History as First-Ever Chairwoman of Athlete-Owned PlayersTV
She’s changing the game! In a groundbreaking move, PlayersTV, the premier athlete-owned media network, is proud to announce the appointment of Michele Ghee as its inaugural Chairwoman of the Board. With over 30 years of experience in media and entertainment, Ghee brings a wealth of knowledge and a visionary outlook to the company, marking a […]
Former Wall Street Analyst Ashley Fox Is Bridging Financial Gaps for Underserved Communities
“Wealth doesn’t have a color. No matter what you look like or who you are, we deserve to build wealth.” Ashley Fox believes that anyone can and should be able to have the life–and bank account– of their dreams. It’s why she started Empify, a wealth-building and investment program that empowers everyday people to get […]