Sports
The WNBA Just Drafted its First Player From an HBCU in 20 Years
Ameshya Williams-Holliday, a student-athlete at Jackson State University, has been d…
Education
Woman Makes History as the 1st Black President of Simmons University in 120+ Years
Dr. Lynn Perry Wooten has made history as the first African American President of Si…
History Maker
102-Year Old Woman Says Minding Her Own Business and Faith are Keys to Long Life
Annie Mae Belin, a 102-year old woman from Darlington, South Carolina, has gained na…
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Nancy Green, the Model Who Was Used on Aunt Jemima Products, Was Born a Slave
In 1888, a famous pancake mix was invented and began selling under the brand name, Aun…
Business
A Black Woman CEO Ran LAX Airport For 5 Years. Now She Runs Canada's Largest Airport
From 2015 to 2020, Deborah Flint was the CEO of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), wh…
Hollywood
Diana Ross Turns 78, and Her 3 Daughters Pay Tribute to Her Legacy With Fun T-Shirts
The legendary Diana Ross is now 78-years old and her family has decided to honor her…
Hollywood
Willona From “Good Times” Wrote the Theme Song For “The Jeffersons”
In the 1970s, actress Ja'net DuBois became a quickly beloved character, Willona Wo…
Hollywood
Clair Huxtable Was Only 10-Years Older Than Sondra on ‘The Cosby Show'
On The Cosby Show , Phylicia Rashad played Clair Huxtable, the mother of Sondra, who…
Hollywood
Ashanti’s Only RIAA-Certified Triple Platinum is Now 20 Years Old
Decorated artist Ashanti has been in the music industry for over twenty years. The art…
Hollywood
Jazmine Sullivan Wins — Not One — But Two GRAMMY Awards For Keeping R&B Alive
Singer Jazmine Sullivan's career has peaked once again after a big night for her…
Hollywood
Regina King Looking Great on Set as Shirley Chisholm in Upcoming Netflix Movie
Actress Regina King is moving forward with her leading role in the upcoming Netflix …
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City of Milford, Connecticut Hires Its First Black Female Police Officer
The Milford Police Department has officially achieved an accomplishment that many othe…
