Today: November 14, 2024
Former employee Trevor Phillips has filed a lawsuit against rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, alleging mistreatment during his employment at Yeezy and Donda Academy. Phillips claims that Ye wanted to implement disturbing practices at his school, including installing a jail…
Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win an Oscar for best supporting actor, for his iconic role in “An Officer and a Gentleman,” passed away at 87 on Friday. The actor’s family confirmed his death in a statement; “It is…
Today, Tunisia is adorned in vibrant colors as it commemorates its 68th Independence Day with national pride and fervor. The country, which gained independence from France on March 20th, 1956, usually celebrates this historic milestone with grand parades and dazzling fireworks displays.…
Varaidzo (Vee) Kativhu, a 25-year-old education activist from Zimbabwe and the United Kingdom, has been making waves with her impactful work in advocating for girls’ education and empowerment. Founder of Empowered By Vee, a youth empowerment organization, Vee utilizes her social media…
Da’Vine Joy Randolph, an American actress, made history at the 2024 Academy Awards, winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Mary Lamb in “The Holdovers.“ Originally from Philadelphia, Randolph earned her bachelor’s degree in classical vocal performance from…
The 96th annual Academy Awards witnessed the triumph of black stars, breaking barriers and leaving their mark on Hollywood. Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Kris Bowers, and Cord Jefferson took home prestigious Oscars, celebrating their exceptional contributions to the film industry. Da’Vine Joy Randolph:…
Last year for Women’s History Month, I compiled an article “Honoring the Many ‘Firsts’ of African American Female Ambassadors.” The article included 14 female former ambassadors and was meant to be a work in progress to eventually include more of the approximately 55 African American women who have…
Kai Cenat, an American online streamer and YouTuber, recently embarked on a trip to Nigeria, where he met with the well-known Nigerian social media personality Adesokan Adedeji Emmanuel, also known as shankcomics. Cenat, who is celebrated for his engaging live streams and…
International Women’s Day is a special day celebrated globally on March 8, and this year’s theme is ‘Inspire Inclusion.’ International Women’s Day has been around for over a century, starting in 1911. It’s not just for one country or group – it’s…
Coco Gauff born March 13, 2023, is a professional tennis player that captivated the sports world with her extraordinary skill. She’s made quite a name for herself by winning seven singles titles and eight doubles titles on the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA)…
