Siblings make history as principals of separate schools in same district
Richland School District One will for the first time have a brother and sister leading as principals within the district. Dr. Greg Pickett is starting his first year as a…
Phylicia Rashad is stepping down as dean at Howard University
Phylicia Rashad is a Tony-award-winning actress and the first recipient of the Denzel Washington Chair in Theatre at Fordham University. Also, she is the inaugural holder of the Toni Morrison…
Jada Pinkett Smith grows new hair after suffering from alopecia
Since the recent controversy surrounding her hair loss at the 2022 Academy Awards, Jada Pinkett Smith appears to be working to change the narrative about her condition. The 51-year-old mother…
Da’vian Kimbrough, 13, makes history as the youngest professional athlete in U.S. team sports
Thirteen-year-old Da’vian Kimbrough on Tuesday wrote his name in the history books when he signed his first professional contract with USL Championship side Sacramento Republic. Per ESPN, Kimbrough, who was…
How a random Instagram message revived a dying couple-owned pasta business
In 2021, a business partner’s resignation forced New Jersey chef AJ Sankofa to temporarily close his artisanal pasta shop, and even when the store reopened a few months later, the…
Georgia mother files lawsuit after baby was allegedly decapitated during delivery
A Georgia mother has filed a lawsuit against an Atlanta-area hospital and others alleging that a physician decapitated her baby after applying too much force during delivery. According to CNN,…
5 wealthiest Southern Africans and how they made their money
With an estimated population of 69 million, Southern Africa is home to some of the wealthiest African businessmen and women. Entrepreneurs from the region have been consistently featured in the…
Woman surprises 5 Black female-owned businesses with billboard ads
Sheletta Brundidge, the creator of ShelettaMakesMeLaugh.com, recently bought billboard ads for five Black women entrepreneurs to commemorate Black Business Month. Brundidge shared that she is doing this to support the…
Former ‘Cosby’ star Raven-Symoné reveals weight-shaming made her have plastic surgery before 18
In a recent episode of her “The Best Podcast Ever with Raven and Miranda”, Raven-Symoné revealed being weight-shamed led her to have two breast reductions and liposuction before she turned…
13 Weeks After Canceling Flight, Azman Air Fails to Refund Customer’s N60,000
Aliyu Atiku Mustapha, a Lagos-based data scientist, has accused Azman Air of holding on to his N60,000 ticket fee for 13 weeks. Mustapha said he had paid for a flight…