Remembering Marian Anderson’s Pioneering Journey in Opera
In the tapestry of history, some threads stand out more vividly, weaving tales of resilience and breaking barriers. The life of the incomparable contralto Marian Anderson, as told by Biography.com, epitomizes this narrative of triumph against all odds. Her journey, marked by talent, determination, and grace, not only transformed the landscape of classical music but […]
4yo Basketball Coach Is This NC High School Team’s Secret Weapon
He may be small, he may not know how to tie his shoes, but come game day at Tarboro High School in North Carolina, this toddler is commanding respect on the court. Christopher, who is just 4 years old, has earned the nickname “Lil Coach Bess” or “Coach CB” because he’s always right beside his […]
Amirah Boyd Makes History as Youngest Head Coach in NCAA History
Amirah Boyd is tumbling her way into the history books! Just a month after her 22nd birthday and only a few weeks after her college graduation, Boyd headed to Caldwell University to lead their acrobatics and tumbling team, cementing her place in history as the youngest person to coach at the collegiate level in the […]
114 yo Elizabeth Francis Shares Her Secrets for a Long Happy Life
She is now the fifth oldest living person in the world! At age 114 years old and 218 days (editor’s note: as of 2/27/2024), Elizabeth Francis of Texas has officially become the oldest living person in the United States, according to LongeviQuest, an organization that tracks human lifespans around the world. Her advice for living […]
Black Girls Rock! Set to Return on Lifetime
Black Girls Rock! is back! After a five year hiatus, the awards show that honors the success and achievements of Black women will return, signaling the start of a long-term legacy of cultural celebration and empowerment. Black Girls Rock! previously aired on BET from 2010 to 2019 but will be moving to Lifetime for its […]
Huntsville Woman Set to Open First Black Woman-Owned Beauty Supply Store in Walmart
The ethnic hair care aisle just won’t do! Alabama resident, Kaylah A. Joseph, has always tried to care for her natural hair, but struggled to find the right products with healthy ingredients to include in her hair care regimen. So, she made a haircare brand for herself and other “curly girlies” looking for something to […]
Philadelphia Elementary School Opens Mini Nursing Academy for Students
Nursing is an overwhelmingly white profession but health care providers in Philadelphia are trying to change that. Nurse Clarissa Collier of North Philadelphia’s General George Meade Elementary School and Southeastern Pennsylvania Area Black Nurses Association, a local chapter of the National Black Nurses Association created an after-school program called the Mini Nurse Academy. The program […]
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 […]
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,” […]