Princess Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Set to Make a Splash at Walt Disney World This Summer
We’re almost there! As Central Florida’s summer heat bathes the Walt Disney World Resort, the return of a very wet 50-foot plunge adds an extra splash of excitement. Both Disney fans and thrill-seekers are gearing up for the much-anticipated Tiana‘s Bayou Adventure this summer at Magic Kingdom Park. According to Disney Parks Blog, Tiana’s Bayou […]
Taraji, Coco Gauff & More Shine Bright as Time’s 2024 Women of the Year
Black women have secured four of the 12 spots on this year’s list. TIME announced its annual list of Women of the Year, and among the influential figures named for 2024, four Black women stand out for their exceptional contributions across various fields. Coco Gauff, Taraji P. Henson, Andra Day, and Jacqui Patterson have rightfully […]
Meet Kobe Harris, the Founder of KOBEE’S, an All-Natural, Handmade Lip Balm Brand
KOBEE’S lip balms, lip scrubs, and cuticle butters aren’t just saving our dry, cracked skin, they’re also saving the planet. “I started KOBEE’S with the idea of creating a simpler, cleaner plastic-free alternative because the best plastic is no plastic,” founder and CEO Kobe Harris said via Instagram. “I’m sick of bad ingredients, companies telling […]
Dr. Martin Lemelle Appointed as New President of Grambling State University
He’s a third generation alumnus! The University of Louisiana System (ULS) Board of Supervisors has named Dr. Martin Lemelle as the new president of Grambling State University (GSU), Gram.edu reports. A third generation GSU graduate, Lemelle graduated in 2006 and previously served as student body president, Shreveport Times reports. He was one of three finalists […]
Showtime & MTV Studios Launch New HBCU Partnership For Emerging Creators
They’re cultivating diverse pipelines of creators within the entertainment industry. According to Deadline, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios is set to make an impact with the launch of The Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios Storytellers Lab, an initiative aimed at building partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This visionary program seeks to close the gap between untapped […]
How Atlanta Stylist Ricci De Forest Transformed Madam C.J. Walker’s Historic Salon into a Museum
He’s paying homage to the legacy of the iconic figure who revolutionized hair care for Black women! In a move to preserve Black history, Atlanta hairstylist Ricci De Forest converted Madam C.J. Walker’s historic beauty shop into a museum, anchoring it in the heart of the neighborhood that once housed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s […]
Britney Deas Makes History as First Black Woman Chief Justice at University of Florida Supreme Court
She’s only 25-years-old! Britney Deas is a student at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, and she just became the first Black Woman Chief Justice at the University’s Supreme Court. The Haitian Miami-native aimed to build a respectful career in Florida and make a difference, according to The Alligator, the student-run newspaper for […]
Wine Connoisseur Brian C. Kincaid Makes History as Ohio’s First Black Enologist
Cleveland native Brian C. Kincaid is many things: a loving husband, a devoted father, and first generation college graduate. And now that he’s completed his degree, he can add first Black enologist in the state of Ohio to his growing list of accomplishments. “I never thought I’d be the first Black anything, to be honest,” […]
Remembering Hydeia Broadbent, One of the World’s Youngest HIV Activists
She was one of the world’s youngest HIV activists and the first Black youth to speak publicly about the epidemic. The world mourns the loss of Hydeia Broadbent, an advocate and voice for HIV/AIDS awareness, who passed away on February 20, 2024, her father announced. From a very young age, Broadbent’s life was marked by […]
Legendary Singer Frankie Beverly Announces Farewell Tour
A legendary finish to a legendary career! After over 50 years, nine gold albums, and cementing his legacy as an R&B legend, lead singer of Maze, Frankie Beverly, has announced his retirement and a farewell tour, the “I Wanna Thank You Farewell Tour.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Frankie Beverly And […]