Quinta Brunson Will Serve As 2024 Commencement Speaker at Temple University
Abbott Elementary star and showrunner Quinta Brunson is going back to school, but not to study or teach. The actress and producer is returning to her alma mater, Temple University, to deliver the commencement address at the 2024 graduation ceremony. She will also receive an honorary degree from the university. “We are thrilled to recognize […]
Fantasia and D-Nice Among Honorees at UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball in Charlotte
The event, in its 10th year, awarded five honorees on March 23rd. On a night filled with glamour, celebration, and philanthropy, Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, and actress Fantasia Barrino Taylor and renowned DJ Derrick T. Jones, popularly known as DJ D-Nice, were among the distinguished honorees at the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Mayor’s Masked […]
Black Women Entrepreneurs & Executives Gather to Empower the Next Generation at ‘In Her Bag’s’ NYC Summit
New York City was abuzz with empowerment and inspiration as a group of remarkable women entrepreneurs and executives took center stage at “In Her Bag: The Summit NYC,” hosted at Shopify New York on March 16th and 17th. Organized by some creative agency, this two-day event aimed to empower and support Black women’s entrepreneurship, providing […]
Because of Them We Can Launches Free and Accessible Learning Hub for Teaching Black History Year-Round
Educating by any means necessary! In a significant stride towards preserving and promoting Black history, Because of Them We Can (BOTWC) has unveiled its latest initiative: a free and accessible Learning Hub. This innovative platform is poised to revolutionize the teaching of Black history, ensuring that it extends beyond one month while also making it […]
Grambling State Becomes First Team to Win in NCAA Debut in Nearly a Decade
It’s hard to ignore a debut like this! Eleven years after an 0-28 record, HBCU Grambling State won its NCAA tournament debut on Wednesday, Mar. 20, becoming the first team to open 1-0 in the event since Northwestern in 2017. According to ESPN, Grambling closed a 14-point gap in the second half, defeating Montana State […]
Remembering Dorie Ladner, Beloved Organizer & Veteran Civil Rights Activist
She was 81 years old. Dorie Ladner, a Civil Rights activist and organizer, died on March 11 from respiratory failure, The New York Times reports. Ladner joined the Civil Rights Movement as a teenager in Mississippi, facing violence and discrimination head-on in what would be a lifetime fight for racial equality. Dorie Ann Ladner was […]
5 Women Who Defined Black Excellence in the Beauty Industry
We thank these daring women for giving us options and ease! In our rich Black history, there are extraordinary Black women who defied the odds, challenged norms, and redefined beauty standards. Among these stand Annie Turnbo Malone, Madam C.J. Walker, Anita Patti Brown, Eunice Johnson, and Robyn “Rihanna” Fenty—visionaries whose work has revolutionized the beauty […]
Jalen Hurts Pays for Funeral Expenses of Hometown High School Football Player
Jarvon Coles, 18, was a star student and captain of the football team at North Shore High School when he was tragically killed in a shooting at a house party in Humble, Texas, on March 9. It devastated the community in his hometown of Houston, Texas and inspired fellow Houston native and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, […]
Black Woman-Owned Electric Company in Detroit Closes Six-Figure Deal with DTE Energy
She has expertise in the electrical contracting industry! Deana Neely, Founder and CEO of Detroit Voltage, has recently closed a significant six-figure deal with DTE Energy, according to @BlackTech Saturdays on Instagram. This marks a monumental achievement for Neely and her team, especially during Women’s History Month. According to The Detroit Voltage, Deana Neely, a […]
Tabitha Brown Pens Sweet Letter Paying Homage to ‘The Cosby Show’s’ Keshia Knight Pulliam
We love to see the camaraderie! Vegan influencer Tabitha Brown took to social media this week to pay homage to one of our beloved cultural legends, Keshia Knight Pulliam. A child star, Pulliam got her start in commercials before landing her breakout role as Rudy Huxtable, the youngest daughter on Bil Cosby’s hit sitcom “The […]