Kamala Harris

VP Kamala Harris Celebrates First Easter In Person

This is the first time the vice president was able to attend an Easter service in person due to COVID-19. 
04.21.22
2021 AFI Fest: Closing Night Premiere Of Warner Bros. "King Richard" - Arrivals

Serena Williams Supports Initiative That Empowers Black Engineers

Serena Williams has joined forces with the company Karat to increase the representation of Black engineers in tech.
04.21.22
Billboard Women In Music 2019 Presented By YouTube Music - Red Carpet

Library Of Congress Honors Alicia Keys, Wu-Tang Clan

The Library of Congress’ 2022 National Recording Registry inductees included albums created by Alicia Keys, A Tribe Called Quest and…
04.20.22
Students and faculty adapt to remote learning at UMBC

Black Chemist Appointed To Serve As UMBC President

Dr. Valerie Sheares Ashby will become the first woman to serve as president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
04.17.22
LSU Tigers vs Jackson State Lady Tigers

Jackson State University Alumna Makes WNBA History

Jackson State University grad Ameshya Williams-Holliday made history as the first WNBA draft pick from an HBCU in 20 years.
04.17.22
ABC's "Abbott Elementary"

‘Abbott Elementary’ Contributes 150,000 Meals To Feeding America

The ABC sitcom ‘Abbott Elementary’ donated 150,000 meals to Feeding America.
04.17.22
Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix's "Colin In Black And White" - Arrivals

Colin Kaepernick Releases Children’s Book Centered On Self-Awareness

Activist Colin Kaepernick has released a children’s book that empowers youth to build a strong sense of self-pride and self-awareness.
04.16.22
Premiere Of Columbia Picture's "The Equalizer 2"

Georgia State To Award Ludacris With Honorary Degree

Georgia State University will award entertainment mogul Ludacris with an honorary degree.
04.16.22
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Memphis-Based Black-Owned Market Aims To Combat Food Insecurity

A Black Tennessee-based couple opened a grocery store to combat food insecurity in South Memphis.
04.16.22
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101-Year-Old West Virginia Native Awarded Honorary Diploma

101-year-old Merrill Pittman Cooper recently received an honorary diploma.
04.10.22
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Dallas Initiative Aims To Empower Diverse Developers

An initiative designed to empower developers of color to use real estate as a means for community impact is coming…
04.10.22
Earl Lloyd Coaching Teammates

Barrier Breaking Basketball Legend Honored In Alexandria

Trailblazing basketball legend Earl Lloyd—the first Black player to compete in an NBA game—was recently honored by the city of…
04.10.22
African-american scientist woman or graduate student in a lab coat and protective face mask works in modern laboratory

MacKenzie Scott Gifts Healthcare Equity Nonprofit With $12M

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $12 million to a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating medical school expenses for BIPOC students.
04.10.22
Boat Crew During Practice

HBCU Makes Sports History With Rowing Team

Raleigh-based Saint Augustine’s University is the first HBCU to launch a women’s rowing team.
04.10.22
OLY1968-200M-SMITH-CARLOS-PODIUM

Film To Capture Story Behind Black Power Salute

A film about the story behind the iconic Black Power salute at the 1968 Olympics is in the works.
04.09.22
Stephen And Ayesha Curry's Eat. Learn. Play., Along With Partners KABOOM!, The CarMax Foundation, And Oakland Unified School District, Unveiled An Amazing New Playground, Multi-Sport Court, And Garden At Franklin Elementary School On Saturday, June 12

Steph And Ayesha Curry Launch Youth Literacy Project

Steph and Ayesha Curry are creating libraries for youth in underserved neighborhoods throughout Oakland.
04.03.22
Woman looking in the microscope in the laboratory

HBCU Alumna Aims To Diversify Clinical Research Industry

Clark Atlanta University alumna Danielle Mitchell is on a mission to increase the representation of Black women in the clinical…
04.03.22
Bay Area Woman Is America's Oldest Full-Time National Park Ranger

Pioneering Park Ranger Betty Reid Soskin Retires

Betty Reid Soskin—the National Park Service’s oldest ranger who dedicated her work to amplifying stories about Black history—has retired.
04.03.22
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CAU Receives $11.8M To Cultivate Metaverse Hub

Clark Atlanta University has received an $11.8 million endowment for the creation of a knowledge-focused metaverse hub.
04.02.22
2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards – Arrivals

John Legend Honored With Global Impact Award

Singer John Legend will receive The Recording Academy’s inaugural Global Impact Award for his artistry and activism.
04.02.22