Allyson Felix partners with Athleta to create a childcare fund to support athletes in the Tokyo Olympics
Two years after Allyson Felix called for brands to provide maternity protections for athletes, the five-time Olympian and her sponsor,...
Year: 2021
WNBA’S Candace Parker makes history as the first woman to cover NBA 2K
Chicago Sky’s Candace Parker graces the cover of video game franchise NBA 2K22 making her the first female basketball player...
Maverick City Music wins New Artist of the Year and Album of the Year at 2021 Stellar Awards
A good gospel playlist should offer variety. You have your classics, Kirk Franklin, Donnie McClurkin, and Yolanda Adams. Then you...
Star quarterback at Kennesaw State University dies after being shot at more than 50 times
Kennesaw State University sophomore quarterback Ladarius Clardy found dead in his car after being shot 50 times in a drive-by...
Kurin Keys uses billboard to call out Mark Zuckerburg for Facebook shadow banning his movie promos uplifting Black women
Kurin Keys is the director behind Amazon Prime’s 2019 film, The 100 Dollar Love Letter to Black Women. The film...
Lil Baby released by Paris Police following arrest; fined for Cannabis possession
Rapper Lil Baby was released from Paris police custody Friday morning after being slapped with a fine for Cannabis possession....
Zaila Avant-Garde becomes first African-American spelling bee champ
On July 8, 14-year-old Zaila Avant-Garde became the first African American Scripps Spelling Bee Champion. The National Spelling Bee is...
The winners are in for the 36th Annual Stellar Awards
The Stellar Awards has been bringing a night of praise and worship for 36 years. The show highlights the impact...
Tracee Ellis Ross and Oprah team up for “The Hair Tales” a docuseries focused on Black hair
Hair is a form of self-expression, whether you grew it or you purchased it, it says magnitudes about who you...
Nate McMillan is officially the permanent head coach for the Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks President of Basketball Operations Travis Schlenk announced that the franchise will be moving Nate McMillan from an...
Sha’Carri Richardson will not attend the Tokyo Olympics
According to the Olympic team list released by USA track and field, Sha’Carri Richardson was not listed as a contender...
New York artist Bandsome Da Hustler releases new single ‘Ric Flair’
Money keep calling, in love with profit… we do it again! There’s a HOT up-and coming artist by the name...
Tasha Cobbs Leonard and husband Kenneth Leonard share their story of infertility and adopting a baby boy
Tasha Cobbs Leonard holds many titles, gospel artist, pastor, business owner, wife and now mother. Cobbs and her husband Kenneth...
Three Black entrepreneurs who are making waves in the beauty industry
The beauty industry is full of innovators and trendsetters. The newest addition of Black entrepreneurs that are shaking up the...
The Women’s Songwriters Hall of Fame inducts gospel singer Jekalyn Carr
Gospel artist Jekalyn Carr is a household name, and a playlist favorite. Carr’s voice and impact has opened many doors...
Kerry Washington, Don Cheadle, and George Clooney to co-found film school for underserved youth
Kerry Washington, Don Cheadle, George Clooney, Mindy Kaling, Eva Longoria and many more have come together to create a film...
