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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Meet Dr. Chester Pierce, the Black Psychiatrist Who Helped Create Representation for Black Children With Sesame Street
The revolution was televised for kids, too. In the aftermath of Martin Luther King Jr.’s tragic assassination in 1968, a force emerged to challenge the status quo. The Black Psychiatrists of America, fueled by grief and a commitment to justice, embarked on a journey to reshape the narrative on racism within their profession and society […]
6 Amazing Ways To Celebrate Valentine’s Day If You’re Single
Happy Valentine’s Day, fam! It’s the day for celebrating love, but if you’re single as a Pringle, don’t think for one second that you can’t have an amazing day! If you’re rolling solo this Valentine’s Day, we have a guide for having a great time and showing some love to the most important person in […]
Ed Dwight, the Man Set to Be the First Black Astronaut, Is Finally Getting His Flowers
His story deserves to be told! Ed Dwight is finally getting recognition, thanks to the new National Geographic documentary, “The Space Race!” Initially chosen by the White House of John F. Kennedy, Dwight was selected to participate in Chuck Yeager’s test pilot program at Edwards Air Force Base in the Mojave Desert of California. That nurturing […]
David Oyelowo Partners With Roku To Launch New Channel Amplifying Black Stories
Golden Globe Award-winning actor David Oyelowo is launching “Mansa Mix,” a free streaming service on The Roku Channel that will put Black stories on screen. Mansa Mix is an ad-supported station that will offer a curated selection of films and television series that celebrate Black culture from around the globe. “Mansa is dedicated to showcasing […]