Meet Dalila Scruggs, The Harvard Grad Making History as the First Augusta Savage Curator for the Smithsonian
The Harvard alumna will begin her work for the Smithsonian on April 22. Dalila Scruggs has been named the first-ever Augusta Savage Curator of African American art for the Smithsonian American Art Museum, ARTnews reports. In this new role, Scruggs will be responsible for collecting artworks from African American artists that celebrate the range and […]
Watch: Houston Filmmaker’s New Short Film Celebrating Black Women in Cowboy Culture
“Beyoncé got her drip from the folks who embraced the cowgirl culture before her.” Black cowboys and cowhands have almost been erased from history, despite their contributions to the expansion of this country and the development of the rodeo. For Black women rodeo riders, there’s even less acknowledgment. Houston native and film director Isaac Yowman […]
Virginia Educator is Using Field Trips to Teach Black Students About State’s History as Birthplace of American Slavery
The history lessons are right in their own backyard. NBC NEWS–which accompanied students on the excursion–reports that Edwin Allison, a veteran African American history teacher at Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia, is taking a unique approach to educating his students about the state’s complex history as the birthplace of American slavery. Through field trips […]
Halle Bailey Nominated for “Best Mom” By DDG and Son Halo
Rapper and YouTuber DDG went all out, hosting a special home award show for his girlfriend, Halle Bailey. He presented her with several awards for her hard work, recent nominations, and her new journey as a mom to their son, Halo.
Stacey Abrams Launches New Initiative at Columbia University to Economically Empower Women
Stacey Abrams is continuing her work of advancing equal rights for the most vulnerable communities! The author and activist has helped launch a new Women’s Initiative at Columbia University’s Institute of Global Politics (IGP) that focuses on economically empowering women and girls. “The Institute of Global Politics’ Women’s Initiative will produce high-quality, actionable research and policy […]
Black Med Students Celebrate Match Day 2024 in Viral Acceptance Videos
In 2024, Black excellence and joy stole the spotlight as numerous Black medical students took social media by storm, celebrating their achievements on #MatchDay2024.
Oldest Living Graduate of Bethune-Cookman University Visits Disney To Celebrate Her 106th Birthday
Magnolia Jackson had a birthday wish come true when she was able to visit Walt Disney World for the first time ever to celebrate her 106th birthday! Jackson developed a love for all things Disney after seeing Mickey Mouse perform as a drum major during the halftime show at the Florida Classic college football game […]
Black NASA Employees Go Viral After Sharing Official Headshots
There’s nothing we love more than to see Black people unabashedly share their accomplishments and encourage one another. Especially when locs, natural hair and braids are involved! Thanks to Tyrone Jacobs, and his recent viral post to X, Black employees at NASA have started sharing their official government headshots and we can’t get enough. Jacob’s original […]
Celebrating Oseola McCarty, the Woman Who Donated Her Life Savings to Create a Black Scholarship Fund
In honor of Women’s History Month, BOTWC recognizes the extraordinary contributions of women who have defied the odds, uplifted their communities, and left memorable marks on history. Among these remarkable individuals is Oseola McCarty, whose life story is full of perseverance, hard work, and philanthropy. According to Philanthropy Roundtable, McCarty was born in 1908 into […]
This Minnesota Family Celebrated 3 Generations Of Leap Year Birthdays
The odds of being born on Leap Day are one in 1,461. A family in Minnesota beat those odds three times in a row! On February 29th this year, family matriarch Elizabeth Stevens turned 88 years old (or 22 if you’re going by Leap Day standards). Her niece, Tonya Berzat, turned 56 and her granddaughter, […]