Houston's Raevyn Rogers Leans On Faith
When Houston’s Raevyn Rogers helped give her mother a birthday to remember until the end of time.
Founder of Top Black-Owned Watch Brand Announces First Public Raise of $1M
The Benson Watch Company has announced its first public raise of $1,070,000 on Republic’s private investment platform, which allows community investors to get involved at the ground level. Just a few short years ago, founder and CEO Marcel Benson was …
HBCU Grads Form Power Couple, FinTech Genius Angel Rich Gets Engaged
What’s better than one Black future billionaire? Two. Tech star Angel Rich is having the best year ever. On July 11th, the Black wealth visionary got engaged. “I was speechless for at least 3 minutes,” she said. The Hampton Alum, …
The First Black Rodeo Queen of Arkansas Is Teaching the Importance of Farming to Youth
Ja’Dayia Kursh first became involved in rodeos when she was 13 years old, participating in pony express riding for the Arkansas Seven before spending two years with the Old Fort Days Dandies. This organization championed diversity for women in equestrian …
'I have to focus on my mental health,' says Simone Biles after withdrawing from gold medal event
Simone Biles withdrew from the women's team gymnastics final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Tuesday, citing mental heath concerns as she attempts to protect "her body and mind."
Regina King Reveals Her Plan To Push Diversity At Cannes Film Festival
Regina King declared Friday she will keep fighting for diversity in Hollywood, even when the audience is an obstacle.
Marla Gibbs' scary moment at her Hollywood Walk of Fame unveiling
After decades in the business Marla Gibbs knows that the show must go on and it did on Tuesday after the actress became overcome at her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony.
Pyer Moss wows with couture show honoring Black inventors
This time, the weather gods were smiling on Kerby Jean-Raymond and his label, Pyer Moss. So too were the fashion gods. Two days after torrential rains and lightning sent guests fleeing for cover and forced Jean-Raymond to postpone unveiling his …
Zaila Avant-Garde the First African American Contestant to Win National Spelling Bee
Zaila Avant-garde wasn't focused on her place in history on Thursday when she became the first African American to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 93 editions of the competition.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Welcomes New Honorary Members on Good Morning America
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® welcomed in eight new members with a big announcement on Good Morning America. Broadcast anchor Robin Roberts, award winning actress Tracee Ellis Ross, novelist and social activist Alice Walker, Academy Award costume designer Ruth E. …
Chicago Sky's Candace Parker will be the first woman on the cover of 'NBA 2K'
A bestselling basketball video game will, for the first time ever, feature a woman athlete on its cover. Candace Parker, of the WNBA's Chicago Sky, will be on the cover of a special edition of "NBA 2K22." Her appearance marks …
Black Caucus asks feds to launch full-scale investigation of Louisiana State Police
Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus leaders announced Tuesday that they will be sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice to request a “top-to-bottom” investigation of Louisiana State Police following a series of high-profile beatings of Black motorists and alleged …
'Horrific' Graffiti On Martin Luther King Jr. Statue in Southern California Is Being Investigated As a Hate Crime, Police Say
A statue of Martin Luther King Jr. in Southern California was vandalized with a swastika and other "horrific" graffiti that police are investigating as a hate crime, officials said.
A Swim Cap Made For Black Hair Will Get A Second Look From Swimming's Governing Body
The International Swimming Federation says it will revisit its decision barring a swimming cap designed specifically for natural Black hair from being used in competition.
A New Series From the Obamas Aims to Teach Civics Through Music
Michelle and Barack Obama announced that they have executive produced and Netflix will stream We the People, a 10-episode television series aimed at educating children on United States civics lessons, starting on July 4 of this year.
