Edward Dudley, First Black U.S. Ambassador, Set To Be Honored with Historical Marker in Hometown
He is Virginia’s own! Edward Richard Dudley accomplished many historical “firsts” during his lifetime: he was the first African American to run for office in New York on the ticket of a major party, the first Black person to serve as an administrative judge in New York State, and the first African American United States […]
5 Moments That Solidify Candace Parker’s GOAT Status in the WNBA
Parker, who began her career in 2008, announced her retirement from the WNBA on April 28th. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Candace Parker (@candaceparker) Candace Parker’s recent retirement announcement left a bittersweet taste in the mouths of WNBA fans everywhere. But while her playing days may be over, her legacy as […]
At 16, Hana Taylor Schlitz Shatters TWU’s Youngest Grad Record, Previously Held By Her Sister
The youngest of the Taylor Schlitz kids is graduating college–at only 16! This May, Hana Taylor Schlitz is set to become the youngest graduate in the history of Texas Woman’s University (TWU) at age 16. It’s a record previously held by her older sister, Haley Taylor Schlitz, who received her Bachelor of Science in 2019 […]
Viola Davis To Receive Honorary Doctorate from University of Rhode Island
Academy Award-winning actor Viola Davis will be honored for her contributions to her profession and to her community! Davis is a multi-award-winning actress, one of only four Black actors to achieve EGOT status, winning all four competitive American performing arts awards. She is also a bestselling author and celebrated philanthropist, dedicated to inspiring and giving […]
Viola Davis and Husband Launch New Book Publishing Company
New York Times bestselling author and Academy Award-winning actor Viola Davis is getting into the book publishing industry! Davis and her husband, Julius Tennon, are joining forces with author and publisher Lavaille Lavette to launch JVL Media, a new publishing house seeking to champion under-represented voices in the book world. “This endeavor embodies our collective […]
Swerve Strickland Becomes First Ever Black Champion In AEW Wrestling
Swerve Strickland is champion of the world. Strickland beat Samoa Joe at the inaugural All Elite Wrestling (AEW) Dynasty to win the championship, becoming the first African American World Champion in AEW history, NY Post reports. He entered the arena in Kansas City, Missouri on Sunday night looking like he came straight from Wakanda–decked out […]
Chef Sam Davis-Allonce’s ‘Hot N Saucy’ Hot Sauce is Now Available at Target
Get it while it’s hot! Hot N Saucy hot sauce is now available at Target. Hot N Saucy is your classic hot sauce, reimagined. Seven vegetable-based sauces curated in small batches are available in several bold and bright flavors with equally bold and bright colorful sauce blends. According to the Hot N Saucy website, in […]
Sacramento State University President to Open School’s First Black Honors College
Sacramento State has established the nation’s first-ever Black Honors College, designed for students who are interested in Black history, life, and culture. “So we can’t be an HBCU, we weren’t founded in time, right? But we can be everything but the historical part,” SSU President J. Luke Wood said in a recent appearance on The […]
Black Girls Code Launches Free Coding Academy for Black Girls
Computer technology is one of the fastest-growing career fields. The ability to code is an essential skill for anyone looking to keep up with changes in the tech industry. To help get more girls started on this journey, Black Girls Code has launched Code Along Jr., a free online coding academy for girls ages 7 […]
Councilwoman Sharon Tucker Set to Become First Black Mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana
On Saturday, April 20, Councilwoman Sharon Tucker was chosen as the new mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana, becoming the first ever Black leader of Indiana’s second most populous city. Tucker also makes history as only the second woman to ever serve as mayor of the northeastern Indiana city. She was chosen during a caucus to […]