14-year-old dies after partaking in viral ‘One Chip Challenge’, family says
The mother of a 14-year-old student said her son died on Friday after suffering complications from eating a very spicy chip in an attempt to partake in a viral social…
How Alexandria Lafci came to be behind one of the largest raises for a Black female general partner
Alexandria Lafci faced several housing problems growing up in Section Eight housing. She and her family moved around a lot when she was young and after college when she started…
Rwanda: Idris Elba, wife get chance to name baby gorillas in annual gorilla naming ceremony
Hollywood actor Idris Elba and his wife participated in a high-profile annual event in Rwanda, where they named newborn baby gorillas. This event aims to raise awareness for conservation and…
7-year-old from Tulsa makes history as Tiny Miss Princess of America
Seven-year-old Paris Epps, who lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has become the first African American to be crowned Tiny Miss Princess of America. In the pageant held in Branson, Missouri, Paris…
How a Ugandan-born quit her job to maximize kids’ learning with her cutting-edge gaming platform
In 2009, the founder of Boddle Learning, an interactive 3-D game designed to help children from kindergarten to sixth grade improve their English and math skills, moved to the United…
Kanye West banned again – this time, by a luxurious Italian boat company
Prominent artist Kanye West and his Australian companion Bianca Censori face a lifetime ban from a Venetian boat rental company due to their recent indecent exposure incident in Italy. West…
Deposed Gabon President Ali Bongo once dreamed of becoming a funk star like James Brown
Ali Bongo, the deposed President of Gabon, in his early years, aspired to become a music star. He was inspired by American funk artists like James Brown. To realize that…
Ghana student dies after alleged fire stunt goes wrong
Prosper Owusu, a student of the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED), in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, died on Friday after being consumed by fire…
Detroit cop hailed hero for saving baby’s life following traffic stop for speeding
A Detroit police officer is being praised for his heroics after he saved the life of an 18-month-old baby following a traffic stop. According to The Associated Press, Warren Police…
New Orleans CEO surprises her entire staff with Beyoncé Renaissance concert tickets
Krystal Allen, the CEO and founder of K. Allen Consulting in New Orleans, wanted to express her heartfelt gratitude to her team for their hard work. In a delightful surprise,…