This Historic Black Church is Building Affordable Housing in Charlotte, North Carolina
A local church in Charlotte, North Carolina is answering the prayers of those looking for a place to live in the ever-fluctuating housing market. According to Black Enterprise, Rev. Dr. Dwayne A. Walker, head pastor of Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church, recently cut the ribbon at Varick On 7th, a brand new apartment complex in […]
Dapper Dan Named Creative Director of Sherwin-Williams’ ‘Loneliest Color’ Campaign
“One” may be the loneliest number, but have you ever given any thought about the loneliest color? Sherwin-Williams is on a mission to give the loneliest color some much-needed attention and appreciation. For more than 155 years, Sherwin-Williams has been an industry leader and the nation’s largest retailer of paint and painting supplies, helping people […]
Watch the New Trailer for ‘Disney Junior Ariel’ Starring Taye Diggs & Amber Riley
We’re going under the sea again! Disney Junior has just unveiled the first glimpse of its latest animated series, ‘Ariel,’ a musical adventure tailored for preschoolers, Deadline reports. Drawing inspiration from the beloved “The Little Mermaid” and the live-action adaptation featuring Halle Bailey, this new series promises to captivate young hearts with its enchanting storyline […]
Watch This Elder Give an Amazing Take as an On-The-Spot Basketball Analyst
Move on over, Stephen A. Smith! Broadcast Boys is a popular NYC content creation platform that features regular hot takes from everyday people and celebrities discussing their sports history knowledge. The platform has featured everyone from Naomi Osaka to DJ Khaled. Most recently, host Soho Brody caught up with a woman by the name of […]
Minneapolis Entrepreneur Houston White Is Building New Community Spaces for Black Culture to Thrive
He’s redefining the future of his hometown neighborhood, Camdentown! Houston White isn’t your average philanthropist. He’s on a mission to redefine what it means to empower a community, and his groundbreaking “Mixtape Strategy” is changing the landscape of Minneapolis‘ Camdentown neighborhood. In an exclusive interview with Because of Them We Can, Houston shared his vision […]
LSU Star Angel Reese Declares for WNBA Draft
LSU basketball sensation Angel Reese, dubbed the ‘Bayou Barbie’, has declared her intentions to take her talents to the WNBA.
HBCU Grad Donates Coffee Sales to St. Augustine’s University
It’s been a tough spring semester for the historic St. Augustine’s University, but one HBCU graduate is trying to turn things around–one cup of coffee at a time. Marcia Cox is a third-generation HBCU grad and owner of Kaldi’s Coffee House and Roastery, a coffee shop in Charlotte, North Carolina where she makes her own […]
Idris Elba Set to Create Smart Eco-City Off the Coast of Sierra Leone
Living on an island with Idris Elba may be a fantasy, but the British heartthrob is taking steps to make at least the island part of that dream come true. Elba plans to collaborate with the government of the West African country of Sierra Leone to develop Sherbro Island, a rich coastal paradise. The actor […]
Dawn Staley’s Bright Basketball Legacy Set to Shine in New Documentary
Dawn Staley, the University of South Carolina’s esteemed coach, is set to grace the silver screen! Staley had a few quotable moments last night as South Carolina secured a 70-58 victory over Oregon State, placing them into the Final Four of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. Adding another reason to celebrate, fans and followers of […]
Meet 5 Black Women Behind Disney’s New ‘Princess & the Frog’ Inspired Attraction
Set to open in the summer of 2024, this new attraction will have more than a splash of #BlackGirlMagic! As Disney‘s beloved animated classic The Princess and the Frog marks its 15th anniversary, the anticipation for the immersive experience of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, set to debut in both Disneyland Park and Magic Kingdom Park, is […]