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Young Black Artist Supports Orphans In Liberia

Camryn Green, 13, has sold hundreds of her paintings and donated the proceeds to support orphans in Liberia.

02.17.18

Group Aims To Change Narrative About Black Fatherhood

A Facebook group is looking to change negative perceptions surrounding Black fathers.

02.10.18

School To Be Named After Black NASA Mathematician

A Utah elementary school is changing its name to honor the late Black NASA mathematician and aerospace engineer Mary W.…

02.10.18

Black Teen Launches ‘A Wrinkle In Time’ Fundraiser

A teen from Florida has raised $17,000 for young girls to see the film A Wrinkle in Time.

02.10.18

Girl’s School Project On Michelle Obama Goes Viral

Third-grader Alexandra Dow’s school project about Michelle Obama caught the attention of the former first lady herself.

02.04.18

Scientist Looking Through the Microscope

Tuskegee University Receives Racial Health Disparity Research Grant

The National Institutes of Health awarded Tuskegee University with an $8.5 million grant to advance research surrounding racial health disparities.

02.03.18

U.S. Navy Honors Black Sailors For BHM

In honor of Black History Month, the U.S. Navy is shining a light on African American sailors who fought for…

02.03.18

Tyler Perry Gifts Georgia Church With New Van

After learning that the Lighthouse Community Church in Atlanta had their van stolen, Tyler Perry gifted the church with a…

01.28.18

African descent boy in school library reading book.

DC Fifth-Graders Start Book Club For Black Boys

A group of students at Truesdell Education Campus in Northwest Washington started a book club for Black boys.

01.28.18

Premiere Of Universal's 'Almost Christmas' - Arrivals

Jada Pinkett Smith Gives Support To Mo'Nique

The Oscar winner's boycott continues.

01.24.18

25 Black Teens Selected For Harvard’s Summer Residency

25 Black Atlanta teens were selected to join Harvard University’s distinguished summer residency program.

01.21.18

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED 2017 Sportsperson of the Year Show

Colin Kaepernick Shares Next Steps For $1 Million…

Social activist and NFL free agent Colin Kaepernick shared how he will allocate the final $100,000 of his $1 million…

01.22.18

The National Board Of Review Annual Awards Gala - Arrivals

Lupita Nyong'o To Release Children’s Book About Colorism

Academy award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o is releasing a children’s book about colorism.

04.17.18

'Mo'Nique Uncensored': Breaking Down The Independent Route, Controlling Your Own Image

Mo'Nique Claims Netflix Is Discriminating Against Her

Is the Oscar winner being treated unfairly?

01.20.18

Premiere Of Netflix's 'Dear White People' - Arrivals

‘Dear White People’ Cast Launches Jordan Edwards Scholarship

The cast and crew of “Dear White People” created a scholarship to honor the legacy of Jordan Edwards.

01.20.18

HBO's The HeLa Project Exhibit For 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks'

Miami Art Museum Explores Black History Through Illustrations

An exhibition at the Miami University Art Museum and Sculpture Park will highlight African-American history through children’s literature.

01.13.18

Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Philadelphia Museum Of Art Celebrates Black Self-Taught Artists

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is expanding its collection with pieces of work created by Black self-taught artists from the…

01.13.18

Black North Carolina Woman Earns Ph.D. At 23

Julia Nepper recently earned her Ph. D. at age 23 after starting her college journey at 12.

01.07.18

Karyn Parsons Educates Children About Black Pioneers

Fresh Prince’s Karyn Parsons founded a non-profit organization that conveys the narratives of prominent people in African American culture through…

01.07.18

African descent little girl in school library reading book.

Teen Entrepreneur Promotes Reading Among Black Youth

17-year-old Memphis-based entrepreneur Journi Prewitt created the Black Butterfly Beautiful box to inspire Black girls to read.

01.06.18