First Black Woman in Mississippi Legislature Gets Her Own Portrait in State Capitol
Former Mississippi representative, Alyce Clarke, is now honored in the state’s Capitol! Clarke was the first Black woman elected to the state’s legislature and now she is the first place person (and woman) to have her portrait on display in the building, according to AP News. She is an 84-year-old Democrat from Jackson who served […]
Fisk Gymnast Morgan Price Earns Highest-Ever Score for an HBCU Gymnast
She’s set the beam high! Fisk gymnast Morgan Price just made history, finishing 2nd place during competition with an impressive 39.275 score, Fisk University Gymnastics reports. Not only is it a personal best for Price, it is the highest-ever score recorded by an HBCU gymnast. Watch the incredible moment below! View this post on Instagram […]
Celebrating 50 Years of ‘Good Times,’ A Look Back on the Iconic Black Series
On February 8, 1974, Good Times aired its first episode on CBS and things have been DYN-O-MITE ever since! 50 years ago, America was introduced to the Evans family: two Black parents, James (John Amos) and Florida (Esther Rolle); and their three children J.J. (Jimmie Walker), Michael (Ralph Carter) and Thelma (Bern Nadette Stanis). Viewers […]
Watch the Historic Moment All Black Women Judges Heard Arguments Before NY Appellate Supreme Court
This is amazing! A group of all Black women judges recently heard arguments before the Appellate Division First Department of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, the New York Law Journal reports. A historic first for New York, the judges included Presiding Justice Dianne T. Renwick, Justice Tanya Kennedy, Justice Marsha D. […]
Beyoncé Announces $500k Cécred Fund for Cosmetology School Students
The new haircare brand is giving back–right from the start! Beyoncé‘s philanthropic organization Bey Good, in collaboration with Cécred, announced the launch of the Cécred x BeyGOOD Fund. This initiative aims to empower and uplift the hair industry, recognizing the influence and importance of professional stylists. The fund, with an annual commitment of $500,000, will […]
Louisville Bus Driver Saves Day for First Grader Who Needed Pajamas for School Spirit Day
Levi’s day was already off to a bad start when the first grader boarded his school bus one morning. His bus driver, 35-year-old Larry Farrish Jr., noticed right away something was wrong. “Normally when I pull up, he’s standing there waiting for me with a big smile, but on this day, he was sitting on […]
Kai Cenat Makes History as the First Streamer to Partner with Nike
YouTuber and streamer Kai Cenat is making history! Cenat recently announced that he’s partnering with Nike, making him the first streamer to have a partnership with the iconic company. “I would like to announce that we are officially a part of the Nike family,” Cenat said during a Twitch livestream. “This has been a long […]
Shaq Makes History As First Person To Have Number Retired By Orlando Magic
Shaq’s name now hangs in the rafters! On Tuesday, Feb. 13, the Orlando Magic retired Shaquile O’Neal’s No. 32 — a first for the team and its first superstar. Many fans stayed for the postgame ceremony where they lifted the No. 32 jersey into the rafters, even after the Magic lost to Oklahoma City. View […]
Descendants of Black History Icons Gather in Historic White House Meeting
Some of the descendants met each other for the first time! According to NBC News, Vice President Kamala Harris recently addressed the descendants of some of the most notable civil rights leaders from the 1950s and 1960s! The group gathered at the White House. The families of Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Booker T. Washington, Ida […]
These Black Country Artists Are Going Viral Amid Country Renaissance
With Beyoncé’s release of new country songs, “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages,” there is currently an increased interest in Black country music stars. Contrary to what many think, the musical genre has always consisted of multiple people of color. Here is a list of singers who have been putting in the work to shape […]