Victoria Monét and BMAC Announce $5,000 Grant to Empower Black Music Talent
Grammy-nominated singer, Victoria Monét is stepping into music’s biggest week with a meaningful initiative. Teaming up with the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC), Monét is launching the BMAC x Victoria Monét Music Maker Grant, Black Enterprise reports. The grant was officially announced at BMAC’s Grammy Week Music Maker Dinner on January 31st. This collaborative effort […]
11 Black Celebrity Families Who Have Shaped the Culture
Influence and innovation run in these families! From music legends to political trailblazers, Black families have played a major role in shaping the cultural landscape. Each family represents a unique powerhouse, showcasing excellence in music, comedy, gospel, politics, and beyond. Here are the stories and legacies of 11 Black families who have shaped our culture […]
Actress Danielle Brooks Is Officially an EGOT Nominee
Danielle Brooks is now an EGOT nominee! After her recent Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination for her role as Sofia in “The Color Purple,” Brooks now has an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony nomination. Plus, she won a Grammy Award in 2017 for Best Musical Theater Album for The Color Purple (New Broadway Cast Recording). Brooks posted about […]
Raheem Morris Makes History As the Atlanta Falcons’ First Black Head Coach
Raheem Morris is making history! Morris recently became the Atlanta Falcons’ first Black head coach. According to Fox 5 Atlanta, the hiring ensures there will be at least nine head coaches of color to start the 2024 season, which is the most ever for the NFL. “This is a historic day for the Atlanta Falcons […]
‘The Bear’ Actress Ayo Edebiri Will Host ‘Saturday Night Live’
Ayo Edebiri is on fire right now! The actress is currently cleaning up at awards shows like The Emmy and Golden Globes awards, where she won for her portrayal of Sydney Adamu in FX’s “The Bear.” It was also recently announced that she is going to host “Saturday Night Live” on February 3 and will […]
Colman Domingo Set To Play Joe Jackson & Nat King Cole In Upcoming Biopics
Domingo is this era’s biopic actor to watch! On the heels of critically acclaimed roles in Netflix’s Rustin and The Color Purple, the multi-talented Colman Domingo is gearing up for a double act, Variety reports. Not only is he set to direct and co-write the much-anticipated Nat King Cole biopic, but he will also star […]
Terry Killens To Make History As First Person To Play In & Officiate A Super Bowl
This isn’t his first time at the Super Bowl! Killens is set to make football history by becoming the first person to both play in and officiate a Super Bowl, according to NBC Sports. The NFL recently announced that Killens will serve as the umpire in Super Bowl LVIII, marking his fifth season as an […]
Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry’s Jerseys to be Retired By the New York Mets
They will be the ninth and 10th players to have their numbers retired at Citi Field. MLB.com reports that the New York Mets will retire uniform Nos. 16 and 18 in honor of baseball legends Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry after the 2024 season. The ceremonies are scheduled for April 14 and June 1, respectively, […]
Coco Gauff Reflects on Playing Her Last Grand Slam as a Teenager in Moving Speech
“The sun is going to rise tomorrow and you have a new chance to live a good day,” said Gauff, quoting her coach, Brad Gilbert. The Australian Open reports that Coco Gauff‘s teenage chapter in her tennis career has come to an end, offering her a moment for self-reflection following a semifinal defeat to Aryna […]
Actor Garrett Morris To Be Honored With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
This is long overdue! Veteran actor Garrett Morris is set to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Best known for his roles on hit sitcoms like Martin and The Jamie Foxx Show, Morris has a career spanning nearly five decades. A New Orleans native and graduate of Dillard University, Morris […]