'Sesame Street' is well-known for accentuating diversity among children while teaching them to be proud of who they are. A recent episode featuring actress Lupita Nyong'o was no different as they shared the importance of skin. Presenting a moving speech during a Black Women in Hollywood luncheon accounting her own personal struggles and the importance of recognizing self … [Read more...]
Teens Create App to Document Police Interactions
In the wake of recent events in Ferguson, Missouri, three Georgia teens are taking their protest to programming by creating an app called "Five-O" for users to record, submit and share encounters with police. The mobile app, created by siblings Caleb, 14, Asha, 15, and Ima Christian, 16, gives users the opportunity "to record and store data from every encounter with law … [Read more...]
Nine-Year-Old Adds a Stylish Flair to Entrepreneurship
Meet Cory Nieves. At just nine-years-old, Cory has not only captured the attention of thousands on and offline with his keen sense of style, he's a noted businessman as the owner of Mr. Cory's Cookies. A native of Englewood, N.J., Cory and his mother moved to New York City in 2009. Tired of taking the bus to school, Cory set out to figure out a way to buy his mom a car. He … [Read more...]
Mike Tyson Reveals Talks of Jamie Foxx Portraying Him in Biopic
From playing cornerman, Drew 'Bundini' Brown, in the Ali biopic with Will Smith to an Oscar-winning role in Ray as Ray Charles, Jamie Foxx is reportedly in discussions to play Mike Tyson in his proposed biopic. Known for his comedy acts as impersonating Tyson, Foxx revealed his interest in portraying the former heavyweight boxer during an appearance on Live with Kelly and … [Read more...]
Keke Palmer Will Star as Broadway’s First Black Cinderella
Keke Palmer made history earlier this summer by becoming the youngest television show host when she debuted "Just Keke" on BET. Continuing in her career as a young trailblazer, Palmer will be the first Black actress to make her Broadway debut in "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella." Born in Illinois to Sharon and Larry Palmer, two professional actors who met in drama … [Read more...]
FDNY Announces First Female Firefighter to Appear in Calendar
In a male dominated career, Danae Mines is not only saving lives, she's inspiring them as she will be the very first female to appear in the New York City Fire Department's 11th annual Calendar of Heroes. With 14 years as a veteran member of the FDNY and Engine Co. 60 of the South Bronx, Mines is among the ranks of the estimated 10,300 firefighters of the FDNY with only 46 … [Read more...]
Adoptive Mom Sends Abandoned Baby Off to College 18 Years Later
Eighteen years ago, Sara Gibbs was among the first responders who found a newborn abandoned on a doctor's doorstep. This fall, her adopted daughter, Janessa, will head off to college. "I feel like it was divine intervention, it had to be because I wasn't even supposed to be there," Sara said. Gibbs, a nurse in Mississippi, was called in to work at the hospital next door, … [Read more...]
Feed a Child Compares Black Child to a Dog in Controversial Ad
A recent advert from Feed a Child South Africa has since been removed from YouTube after featuring a young, black boy in the same light as a dog. A white woman can be seen feeding the kneeling child as he rests his head on her lap. He's given another treat after bringing her the newspaper in bed and the commercial comes to a close as he licks her fingers while she cooks. The … [Read more...]
On the Rise: Three Teenage Entrepreneurs Make Their Mark
When it comes to getting a head start on their personal brand, Chase Reed, Maya Penn and Warren Cassell, Jr. aren't wasting any time. While many people may take years of growth and experience to discover their true potential, these three own their own businesses...and they're not even 17. Chase Reed, 16, of Harlem, NY began giving his sneakers to his father for money until … [Read more...]
Inspiring: D.C. Twins Overcome Adversity to Graduate Top of Their Class
Earlier this month, H.D. Woodson High School students and twin sisters, Rickay and Mickay Thompson, graduated at the top of their class as valedictorian and salutatorian respectively. Growing up in public housing in northeast Washington, D.C., the Thompson sisters are proof that one's environment does not determine their success. While earning above 4.0 GPAs, they both … [Read more...]
EBONY Names Mitzi Miller as New Editor-In-Chief
Mitzi Miller, former JET Magazine editor-in-chief, has been named EBONY Magazine's newest editor effective immediately. Johnson Publishing Company CEO, Desiree Rogers, announced the change this week as she praised Miller for her work. “Mitzi is a gifted editor with tremendous energy and passion, and her strong editorial background will catapult the EBONY brand to greater … [Read more...]
Keke Palmer to Become Youngest Talk Show Host in History
From starring in Akeelah and the Bee to landing a leading role on Nickelodeon’s True Jackson, VP, Keke Palmer will once again grace our television screens; but this time, with her very own talk show. The Keke Palmer Project, as it is tentatively titled, will be a daily show targeting millennial audiences. It will focus on fashion, pop culture and social issues, in addition … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Single Dad Returns Home from Duty to Surprise Daughter
Air Force Sergeant Wil Alteus was living in New Jersey as a single parent with his daughter, Lyrique, when he was called overseas for duty last August. Nine months later Sgt. Alteus teamed up with Lyrique's school to make a surprise return. Once called, Alteus sent his daughter to stay with his sister, Kinley, in Florida. Neither Kinley nor Lyrique knew when he would be home … [Read more...]
Spotlight: 3 Talented Youths that Are Standing Above the Rest
You may have read or heard about these talented individuals. Good news travels fast and for some, it goes viral. Oakland high school senior, Akintunde Ahmad, LSU gymnast Lloimincia Hall and 10-year-old Canadian twins, Nia and Imani Lindsay show the world they aren't playing any games when it comes following their dreams while staying true to themselves. Imani and Nia … [Read more...]
Officer Pulls Gun on 11-Year-Old that Was Building a Tree Fort with Friends
Eleven-year-old, Omari Grant, and his friends were playing in a wooded area behind his home in Henry County, GA building a tree fort. The next thing they knew, two officers approached them, one with his gun drawn. "I was thinking that I don't want to be shot today, so I just listened to what they said," Omari said. Atlanta's WSB-TV 2 reports that a neighbor called the police … [Read more...]