How young Black African Australians combat anti-Black myths and recover racial dignity through social media
For Black African young people in Australia, social media can be especially fraught – a place they witness footage of anti-Black violence, contend with an “othering” gaze and…
How beautiful: 6-Yr-Old Who Lost His Mom Beautifully Honors Her In His Graduation Speech.
Kindergartener Jaxon Carter recently astounded teachers and parents with his moving graduation speech. He dedicated his words to his late mom, who had passed away in a fire….
Goldman Sachs announces a $2.1 billion commitment with their program to empower one million black women.
Goldman Sachs is investing in Black women-owned businesses with a program that will take their business to the next level. CNBC reports the global investment bank invested $2.1 billion into…
Meet the first Black woman to open a private optometry practice in North Carolina
Paula Newsome holds many “first” titles, including being the first Black woman to open her own optometry practice in North Carolina. She became the second Black woman to…
Shuwanza Goff first Black woman named White House director of Legislative Affairs
Former House floor director Shuwanza Goff made history on Monday when she became the first Black woman to serve as White House director of Legislative Affairs. Goff will…
First black female student president at American University receives $725k award in lawsuit against creator of neo-Nazi website
WASHINGTON — The first black woman to serve as American University’s student government president won a lawsuit Friday against a neo-Nazi website operator who orchestrated an online harassment…
Eight Black doctoral candidates in the School of Education program look at racism and culture in their research
When Angel Nathan considered which school to attend to earn a doctorate, she said Indiana University stood out because of its history of providing higher education opportunities to…
95-Year-Old Fights For Life So He Can Be Bride’s “Flower Grandpa,” As Promised – “Believe Anything Is Possible”
Who has answers to all your questions, lets you pretend to drive their car and always supports you? That would be grandads. We often see their faces when…
A snapshot of a 41-year-old woman graduating from law school conveys a powerful message.
When Amber Goodwin graduates from law school next month, she will be fulfilling a lifelong dream, and doing so at the age of 41. Goodwin, of Texas, will…
Prison Guard Has No Regrets After Being Fired For Taking Care Of Incarcerated Person’s New𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 Baby
When Roberta Bell decided to become a correctional officer at Louisiana Transitional Center for Women in Vicksburg, Mississippi, her goal was to help the folks who are sentenced…