Marcus Freeman Makes History as First Black Coach to Reach College Football Finals
He is trailblazing a path for more Black coaches! 39-year-old Marcus Freeman is in his third year as head coach for Notre Dame, NBC News reports. Previously, he served as the team’s defensive coordinator but is now making historic waves at the helm of the Fighting Irish. This past week, Notre Dame defeated Penn State, […]
Steelers’ Player Joey Porter Jr. Shares Heartwarming Full-Circle Moment with His Dad on Field
It was a full-circle moment for the father and son! Ahead of a recent Steelers game, cornerback Joey Porter Jr. had a special pre-game moment as his father, Steelers legend and former coach Joey Porter Sr., returned to the field. The crowd roared as Porter Sr. stepped onto the turf in his old jersey while […]
Angel Reese & Gabby Thomas Grace the Cover of Vogue
They’re making waves in sports and fashion! WNBA star Angel Reese and 3x Olympic Gold Track Medalist Gabby Thomas have graced the cover of Vogue’s 2025 Winter issue. Champions in their individual sports, the ladies sat down with the iconic fashion magazine to talk about their passion for fashion. Reese earned a name for herself […]
Entrepreneur Tamira Chapman Launches Publishing Imprint With Penguin Random House to Amplify Black Stories
It’s an exciting leap forward for diversity in publishing! The Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, has launched Storehouse Voices, a groundbreaking imprint dedicated to amplifying Black voices in literature. Developed in partnership with Tamira Chapman, the visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist behind Storehouse In A Box, this new initiative is a powerful […]
Jewel Rodgers Makes History as First African American Poet Laureate in Nebraska
She’s also the youngest person ever to hold the position! Omaha native Jewel Rodgers has just been named as Nebraska’s new poet laureate, KETV News reports. An author and accomplished poet, Rodgers’ appointment is historic, becoming the youngest at just 27 years old and the first African American to hold the position in the state. […]
Rapper Lupe Fiasco Named Visiting Professor at Johns Hopkins’ Peabody Institute
He’ll be teaching under the new hip-hop degree program! Lupe Fiasco is a Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist best known for his hits “Daydreamin’” and “Superstar.” A distinguished songwriter and producer, Fiasco takes pride in his craft as a lyricist and conveyor of socially conscious music that educates and entertains. Now, he’ll be lending his expertise […]
Meet the Couple Making History as First Duo to Serve as HBCU Rectors Simultaneously
They’re giving back to their alma maters in a major way! Bishop Kim W. Brown and his wife, Elder Valerie K. Brown, are the founders of K.W. International Ministries Incorporated, a Virginia-based Christian ministry that the two have been helming for over two decades. The couple are pillars in the community, hosting various faith-based leadership […]
Former Chick-fil-A Employee Reprimanded for Viral TikTok Videos Is Now a Big Brand Influencer
Miriam Webb, known as “MiritheSiren” on TikTok, turned a challenging time into a viral success story by sharing food reviews and her infectious personality while working at Chick-fil-A. After corporate halted her videos for policy reasons, she embraced new opportunities, now collaborating with major brands like Wingstop and even catching the attention of Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty.
Prince to Be Honored Posthumously With Lifetime Achievement Award at Grammys
Frankie Beverly will also be honored! Prince is set to be honored by the Recording Academy with the Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award, Fox 5 DC reports. The music icon passed away tragically in 2016 and is set to receive the posthumous honor for his immense contributions to the music world. A seven-time Grammy Award winner, […]
NBA Star Anthony Edwards Gets Surprise Game Visit From His 82-Year-Old Grandfather
It was his first time seeing him play since high school! Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards recently got a welcome surprise during his game against the Hawks in Atlanta, Daily Mail reports. While preparing for the start of the game, Edwards was shocked to see his 82-year-old grandfather, Ben Edwards, sitting courtside. The 23-year-old NBA […]