Oldest Living Graduate of Bethune-Cookman University Visits Disney To Celebrate Her 106th Birthday
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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
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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 […]
Meet Lynette Woodard, a Pioneer in NCAA Women’s Basketball
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This Women’s History Month, we’re shining a spotlight on a woman who changed the game, literally. Lynette Woodard is widely considered to be one of the greatest basketball players of all time, breaking records, norms and barriers for women athletes around the globe long before women’s basketball was even officially recognized as an official sport […]
Dr. James D. Griffin Becomes First Black President of Medical Staff at Formerly Segregated Hospital Where He Was Born 60 Years Ago
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Things have come full-circle for him. James D. Griffin, MD has a literal lifelong connection with Parkland Memorial Hospital in Texas. He was born there in 1958 in a then-segregated labor and delivery wing. Now, nearly 60 years later, Dr. Griffin will walk the hospital halls as the first Black President of medical staff. “To […]
Zoe Slaughter Makes History as Texas A&M’s First Black Woman Golfer
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She has become a trailblazer and an inspiration for future generations! In a historic step for Texas A&M Women’s Golf, Zoe Slaughter has become the first African-American to join the program since its inception in 1975, according to a report by NBC affiliate KAGS. Zoe’s journey began in 2021 when she joined the program, showcasing […]
Amirah Boyd Makes History as Youngest Head Coach in NCAA History
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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 […]
Actress Malinda Williams Launches HBCU Coding Boot Camp For Women
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She learned a new skill and is now making it more accessible for the next generation! Malinda Williams, best known for her roles in The Wood and the Soul Food television series, is paving the way for a new era of empowerment by launching The E.S.T.E.A.M. Project—a coding boot camp dedicated to fostering diversity and […]
Watch Sherri Surprise This High School Senior with Her Acceptance to Howard University
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During an episode of SHERRI, Jada Cross, a high school senior, receives a surprise acceptance letter to her dream school, Howard University.
A Different World Cast To Reunite For 10 City HBCU Tour
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You don’t have to rely on reruns to get this crew together again! After three decades, stars including Darryl M. Bell, Charnele Brown, Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Dawnn Lewis, Cree Summer, Glynn Turman, and Sinbad, along with producers Susan Fales and Debbie Allen, are reuniting to celebrate the show’s 35-year legacy and make history on […]
Meet Kobe Harris, the Founder of KOBEE’S, an All-Natural, Handmade Lip Balm Brand
![KOBEES lip balms, lip scrubs, and cuticle butters aren’t just saving our dry, cracked skin, they’re also saving the planet. “I started KOBEES 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 us one thing and selling us another. We want to take out the guesswork and make something that actually benefits you and your skin.” Harris was a college student at Loyola Chicago when he got the idea to start the lip care brand after seeing the pollution in and around the big city. With KOBEES, he aims to help clean our oceans and lakes, planting trees and reducing deforestation, and providing cleaner air for future generations. To do this, the young entrepreneur is using proceeds from KOBEES to support non-profit organizations that share his commitment to the environment. All of KOBEES products are all-natural and handmade, using only four ingredients: beeswax, sunflower seed oil, mango butter, and coconut oil. And the packaging is 100 percent compostable. Starting at just $5 for a tube of lip balm, they promise to keep your lips nice and smooth while keeping a piece of plastic out of the environment. “We want whoever is supporting KOBEE’S to understand that they are making a difference for the environment. It doesn’t matter how small- whether it’s through carrying a water bottle, buying paper straws, or purchasing a single tube of KOBEE’S- it all makes a difference,” Harris says on the company website. “One small change is all it takes. BEE the difference. BEE the change.” Black-owned, good for your body and good for the planet? What more could you ask for? Meet Kobe Harris, The Founder of KOBEE’S, An All Natural, Handmade Lip Balm Brand](https://www.becauseofthemwecan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screen-Shot-2024-02-23-at-3.52.16-PM-1024x640.png)
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 […]