Media Veteran Michele Ghee Makes History as First-Ever Chairwoman of Athlete-Owned PlayersTV
She’s changing the game! In a groundbreaking move, PlayersTV, the premier athlete-owned media network, is proud to announce the appointment of Michele Ghee as its inaugural Chairwoman of the Board. With over 30 years of experience in media and entertainment, Ghee brings a wealth of knowledge and a visionary outlook to the company, marking a […]
Remembering Dorie Ladner, Beloved Organizer & Veteran Civil Rights Activist
She was 81 years old. Dorie Ladner, a Civil Rights activist and organizer, died on March 11 from respiratory failure, The New York Times reports. Ladner joined the Civil Rights Movement as a teenager in Mississippi, facing violence and discrimination head-on in what would be a lifetime fight for racial equality. Dorie Ann Ladner was […]
Divine Journeys: Photographer James Anthony & Alpha Phi Alpha are Driving the Legacy of Black Excellence Forward
On December 4, 1906, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. was founded at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. The first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African American men, the seven founding fathers, known as the “Jewels” of the fraternity, saw a need for strong brotherhood among African descendants in America. From that first brotherhood has […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]