HBCU Grads Open New ‘Grounded’ Plant Shop & Wellness Studio in Southeast D.C.
They’re grounding the city with this one! Danuelle Doswell and Mignon Hemsley are the co-founders of Grounded, a subscription based virtual plant shop the two started during the pandemic. Bonded through mutual friends and their love of plants, the two joined forces to offer a different kind of wellness outlet at the height of the […]
Fashion Historian Shelby Ivey Christie Releases New ABC’s Book Honoring Black Fashion Legends
She’s reshaping Black fashion history! Shelby Ivey Christie, a renowned fashion and costume historian, has spent years shedding light on the often-overlooked contributions of Black icons in the fashion industry. Recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and one of Vogue Business’s 100 Innovators, Christie has over a decade of leadership experience at brands […]
Remembering Civil Rights Pioneer and Little Rock Nine Member Thelma Mothershed-Wair
Thelma Mothershed-Wair, a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement and a member of the historic Little Rock Nine, has passed away at the age of 83 due to complications from multiple sclerosis, as confirmed by her sister, Grace Davis, to CNN. In 1957, Mothershed-Wair and eight other courageous students—Minnijean Brown, Elizabeth Eckford, Ernest Green, […]
Pharrell’s New Biopic Tells His Inspiring Musical Story Through LEGOs
It’s a must-see for the whole family! Pharrell Williams recently released his highly anticipated animated documentary Piece by Piece, Deadline reports. A 13x Grammy-award-winning superproducer and the current men’s creative director for Louis Vuitton, Williams’ impact on the culture over the past two and a half decades is incalculable. In true Williams fashion, a simple […]
Watch Scottie Beam’s Full-Circle Moment of Fulfilling Dream of a Billboard in NYC
What a full-circle moment! In a heartfelt Instagram post, Bronx native and media maven Scottie Beam shared how she always dreamed of having her own billboard—and that dream has finally come true. Best known for her work as a former producer for Hot 97 and co-host of REVOLT’s State of the Culture, @scottiebeam posted a […]
Allyson Felix Launches New Management Firm Dedicated to Women’s Sports
It’s a new era in women’s sports! Allyson Felix is the most decorated track and field athlete in history, boasting an impressive 20 World Championships and 11 Olympic gold medals, including seven gold. Her career is a testament to her resilience and determination, shattering records while becoming a shining symbol of female empowerment. Still, Felix’s […]
Remembering Ed Vaughn, Politician & Owner of Detroit’s First Black-Owned Bookstore
He was a pillar in the Black community! Edward “Ed” Vaughn, a former Michigan state representative and the owner of Detroit’s first Black bookstore, has joined the ancestors at 90 years old, Black Enterprise reports. Vaughn’s influence extended far beyond his business ventures; he was a community leader, an activist, and a champion for social […]
Watch the Touching Moment NFL Star Xavier Worthy Made a Touchdown for His Mom’s Birthday
He did it for his mama! 21-year-old Xavier Worthy is a rookie wide receiver with the Kansas City Chiefs. Recently, the team faced off against the New Orleans Saints during Monday Night Football, but for Worthy, the game came second to his mom’s birthday celebration, Fox News reports. View this post on Instagram A post […]
Olympic Sprinter Noah Lyles Proposes to Fellow Olympian Junelle Bromfield in Heartfelt Video
Olympic love is in the air! Fresh off his return from the 2024 Paris Olympics, six-time world champion Noah Lyles has even more reason to celebrate—he’s engaged! @nojo18 popped the question to his now-fiancée and fellow Olympian, Junelle Bromfield, in a heartfelt proposal captured in a video shared on social media. View this post on […]
Keke Palmer Named First Ever Chief Brand Officer for ‘Creme of Nature’
She’s taking her talents back home to The Chi! Renowned entertainer Keke Palmer has just been named the first-ever Chief Brand Officer for Black-owned hair care brand, “Creme of Nature,” PR Newswire reports. A legacy company first launched in Palmer’s hometown of Chicago in 1976, Creme of Nature has been providing high-quality hair products for […]