‘Duke Deltas’ Celebrate 50 Years As First Black Sorority On Campus
In 1975, the Lambda Omega Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., became the first Black sorority at Duke University. Now, members old and new celebrate their five decades…
Dr. F. DuBois Bowman Is A Morehouse Alumni And Now, The HBCU’s 13th President
Morehouse College has named its newest President, Dr. F. DuBois Bowman; the HBCU released its decision in a press release. Dr. Bowman, a distinguished public health leader and biostatistician, has…
Candice Watkins Leads Capitol Records Nashville, Capitol Christian Music Group
Candice Watkins has been appointed president of Capitol Records Nashville and executive vice president of Capitol Christian Music Group, two labels under the Capitol Music Group Nashville umbrella. “It’s a…
Usher Shares New Insight On His Childhood In Commencement Speech at Emory University
Please address Usher as Dr. Usher Raymond IV. The R&B legend received an honorary doctorate while giving a keynote speech during Emory University’s commencement. After receiving his Doctor of Humane…
Baby Boomers Lean On Housing Market For Survival As The Cost Of Assisted Living Exceeds Expectations
Fortune reports that a housing crisis may be brewing as baby boomers hoard their homes and refuse to move into financially out-of-reach assisted living facilities. Financial analyst Meredith Whitney said…
Simone Biles Sticks Commencement Speech As Keynote Speaker At Washington University In St. Louis
Simone Biles has stuck the landing with her latest challenge, a commencement speech at Washington University in St. Louis. The legendary gymnast withstood a rainy day to address the graduates…
Lincoln Navigator Returns With Grace And Vigor, Will Black Car Buyers Be Sold?
Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins The Lincoln Navigator (Navi) broke ground when it debuted in 1997 as the brand’s first premium full-size SUV, arriving a year before its longtime competitor,…
Disgraced Rapper Tory Lanez Stabbed 14 Times In Prison Altercation
Daystar Peterson, known to the world as Tory Lanez, was stabbed 14 times in a prison fight and is currently recovering at a local hospital. According to ABC News, the…
Rapper Boosie Badazz Receives Two Honorary Doctorate Degrees From Florida HBCU
Dr. Boosie Badazz is officially in the building. The Louisiana rapper received two honorary doctorate degrees from Kingdom Heritage University—one in music composition and the other in music management—for his…
Aliko Dangote-Backed Firm Acquires Kenya’s Oldest Tour Operator, Betting On Tourism Growth
Africa Travel Investments, a tourism-focused firm with financial backing from Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote, has acquired Pollman’s Tours and Safaris, Kenya’s oldest tour operator. The deal underscores significant private equity…