Good News

Scholar Zindzi Thompson has made history as the youngest Black woman to graduate from Meharry Medical College.

Dr. Joyce Yerwood—the first Black woman physician in Fairfield County—will have a street named in her honor.

Entrepreneur Robert Thomas founded Houston’s first Black-owned grocery store, District Market Green Grocer, to eradicate food insecurity.

Jacob Philadelphia—the youngster featured in the memorable 'Hair Like Mine' photo with former President Barack Obama 13 years ago—received a call from the former POTUS ahead of his high school graduation.

Actress Yara Shahidi has graduated from Harvard University.

The Black-owned company City Fresh Foods has inked a historic $17 million contract with Boston Public Schools.

Activist and athlete Colin Kaepernick was awarded an honorary degree from Morgan State University.

Legendary songstress, actress and businesswoman Mary J. Blige has been named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2022.

NBA star Stephen Curry has completed his studies at Davidson College, 13 years after being drafted into the NBA.

Actor Jesse Williams has teamed up with the app Scholly to launch a scholarship fund for students in need.

Brooklyn-bred mogul Jay-Z has invested in a Black-led finance app.

Cayaba Care, a company that strives to eradicate maternal health disparities, has received $12 million in funding.