Nas To Develop New Series About Maurice Ashley, The First Black Chess Grandmaster
Nas is developing a television series to highlight a little known but very inspiring Black history icon. The rapper has teamed up with Power executive producer Mark Canton to create a biographical series based on the life and victories of Maurice Ashley, the first Black International Chess Grandmaster. “I’m grateful to be part of bringing Maurice […]
Remembering David Harris, the First Black Commercial Pilot for a Major Airline
David E. Harris, a former Air Force airman who became the first Black pilot for a major U.S. passenger airline, died on March 8 in Marietta, Georgia. He was 89 years old. Harris worked for American Airlines from 1964 to 1994, according to The Washington Post, becoming the first Black pilot to man the cockpit […]
Salem State University Honors First Black Alumna, Charlotte Forten, with Renaming of Residence Hall
Salem State University recently unveiled the renaming of its residence hall, dedicating it to Charlotte Forten, the university’s first African American graduate from the class of 1856. The university announced in a statement that Viking Hall, now known as Charlotte Forten Hall, will honor the legacy of this remarkable woman who was an abolitionist, educator, […]
CNK Daily Founder Channing Beumer Set to Open New Women’s Sneaker Boutique This Fall
Imagine a place where you can work, collaborate, and cop your favorite kicks. Channing Beumer is making that dream a reality and leading the way into the future of retail by introducing Shop CNK, the first Black-woman owned and woman focused experiential retail concept in the United States. “CNK has become a beacon for women across […]
Meet Lynette Woodard, a Pioneer in NCAA Women’s Basketball
This Women’s History Month, we’re shining a spotlight on a woman who changed the game, literally. Lynette Woodard is widely considered to be one of the greatest basketball players of all time, breaking records, norms and barriers for women athletes around the globe long before women’s basketball was even officially recognized as an official sport […]
First Black Toledo Police Chief Receives Posthumous Award from City
He was honored by one of two cities touched by his legacy! Toledo, Ohio, holds a cherished place in its heart for Derrick W. Diggs, the city’s first Black police chief, who left an incredible mark on the community. In a recent ceremony, the Founder’s Award was posthumously presented to Chief Diggs, a recognition of […]
NFL Teams Up with Local NOLA Artist for Super Bowl LIX Logo in New Orleans
They’re adding a hometown touch to the big night! In about a year, Super Bowl LIX will be coming to New Orleans and the planning and preparation is already underway, including making the logo for the big game. For the first time in history, the NFL partnered with a local artist to design a Super […]
Remembering Anna Julia Cooper’s Activism and Legacy of Educational Excellence
She championed education for African Americans and women! There are luminaries whose brilliance shines brighter than just their lifetimes, casting a light that guides generations to come. Anna Julia Cooper, a visionary educator and fierce advocate for civil rights, stands as a torch of wisdom and empowerment. Her lifelong dedication to education and activism has […]
Watch Alabama CB Terrion Arnold Thank His Mother in Emotional Interview at NFL Combine
Family is everything for him! Terrion Arnold is no stranger to the spotlight as the star player for the Alabama Crimson Tide. But during an interview with NFL Network following a stellar performance at the NFL combine on March 1, the cornerback decided to share the spotlight and give credit to the person who’s responsible […]
Nas Partners with Resorts World to Expand $5B Casino in Queens
Queens’ native son Nasir Jones, best known by his rap moniker Nas, has partnered with Resorts World to expand a casino in his hometown borough in New York City. It’s a collaboration that will cost over $5 billion to complete, according to Black Enterprise. “This is an ambitious project that will give new opportunities to […]