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Tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams are taking their talents from the court to the classroom with a new education program for underserved youth. The sibling sport stars will run Williams Family Excellence Program in partnership with the USTA foundation. The program will uplift diverse youth beyond the realms of tennis, offering mentorship as well […]

The Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson may have locked down that MVP award after breaking yet another record when she scored 30 points in her most recent game, becoming the player to have the most 30+ point games in a single season in league history. This season has seen Wilson score at least 30 points […]

A Black man targeted in an alleged racially motivated attack is urging South Carolina lawmakers to pass hate crime legislation. In July, around 5:30 a.m., Jarvis McKenzie was waiting outside his home for his supervisor to pick him up for work, a part of his daily routine, AP reports. That morning, however, turned into a […]

Four years after Michael K. Williams died after taking fentanyl-laced heroin, friends and family members took a walk in remembrance of The Wire actor in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. The event, held on Saturday, Sept. 6, was also held to bring awareness to those struggling with addiction. “I can see Michael winking at us. I can […]

A Georgia veteran has received a mortgage-free home from an Atlanta-based homebuilding company. The PulteGroup’s “Built to Honor” program has now gifted 100 homes to veterans across the United States, with no mortgage strings attached. U.S.  Army Sgt. Aisha Hardemon became the latest recipient as the Army celebrated this milestone. Now, Hardemon has a new abode […]

A New Orleans family displaced by Hurricane Katrina 20 years ago is reflecting on the generosity of Minneapolis locals who helped get them through the harrowing ordeal. Stacey and Harold Bruno, along with their two children, Tiara, 8, and Harold Jr., 6, at the time, recall fleeing New Orleans for Minneapolis after Hurricane Katrina devastated […]

A TikTok teacher, identified as Ms. Williams, and her eye-turning attire have reopened a cultural conversation about professionalism, bodily autonomy, and appearance in classrooms. Williams went viral, being dubbed the new #Teacherbae, after videos circulated of her in multiple form-fitting outfits at school. Her ensembles — body-sculpting skirts and strappy heels — have invited swift […]

Eastside Golf has already established itself as an apparel brand that bridges golf with Black culture. Founded by two Morehouse graduates, Eastside Golf has made tremendous strides and sales in their mission to make the sport an inclusive space. With its first retail store opening in Detroit as well as collaborations with Nike and Jordan, […]

Jacqueline Hill, the new president of Pittsburgh’s NAACP, is prioritizing growing membership and protecting voting rights in the key swing state. Elected in July and officially installed on Aug. 2, Hill, 75, a Homewood native, has long devoted her life to community service. Since returning home in 2012, she’s been driven by a determination to […]

NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal is releasing his own self-named fragrance, Shaquille O’Neal at JCPenney. The entrepreneur has entered the fragrance business with his eponymous scent, which debuted exclusively at JCPenney. O’Neal has been in a partnership with the retailer for seven years, and this new venture adds to the successful collaboration between the […]

For four decades, the Stellar Gospel Music Awards has been a space where powerhouse choirs, chart-topping soloists, groups, and new voices come together to honor the genre’s impact. The 40th Stellar Gospel Music Awards, produced by Central City Productions, took place Aug. 16 at the historic Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Hosted by Stellar […]

The backpacks are packed, the alarm clocks are back on, and the group chats are buzzing about class schedules and lunchbox ideas. On the surface, it looks like your kid is going back to school. But quietly, so are you. For many parents, the start of the school year triggers emotional whiplash. You go from […]