Legendary poet and activist Maya Angelou became the first Black woman ever to appear on the quarter when it went into circulation on Tuesday. She was the first honoree featured as part of the US Mint’s American Women Quarters Program, which runs until 2025. “Each time...
Oriini Kaipara, 37, is the first person in New Zealand’s history to anchor the news wearing her moko kauae, a traditional lower chin tattoo worn by Māori women. Her markings celebrate the rite of passage from girl to adulthood — symbolizing a personal process of...
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley names Rihanna as the 11th National Hero of Barbados, the first one named since 1998. Fenty will be Barbados’ 2nd female National Hero. She will be given the title of Right Honourable - thus will be: The Right Excellent Robyn Rihanna...
Congratulations to Missy Elliot for receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. https://www.instagram.com/p/CWCFJ1ZPyJD/?utm_medium=copy_link The star was dedicated in the category of Recording in front of Amoeba Records at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard. “Missy Elliott...
Blue Ivy Carter has been nominated for her audiobook narration in Matthew Cherry’s Hair Love at the 2021 Voice Arts Awards. SOVAS announced the nominees ahead of the 8th annual Voice Arts Awards Gala recognizing exceptional performances in voice acting, presented live...
Saint Heron, the creative studio of musician Solange Knowles, is launching a public library of collector’s-edition books by or spotlighting Black poets, visual artists, designers, and luminaries. This collection of rare, author-inscribed and out-of-print literary...
Natalie King is the founder of Dunamis Charge, the first Black-woman-owned manufacturer of electric vehicle recharging stations. King has broken a glass ceiling. Dunamis Clean Energy Partners' first plant will employ the community of Motor City, USA, producing fast,...
David Johns, executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition spoke on Dave Chappelle’s alleged transphobic and homophobic Netflix special, The Closer: “It is deeply disappointing that Netflix allowed Dave Chappelle’s lazy and hostile transphobia and...
Zendaya reveals to British Vogue that if she ever becomes a director all the leads to her films will be black women. “If I ever do become a filmmaker, I know that the leads of my films will always be black women,” she said. “I gotta hurry up and figure out how to...
Tonight, Disney+ debuted a thrilling, brand-new trailer for the upcoming Marvel Studios’ series...
The Boys are back! The highly anticipated third season of the Emmy-nominated drama The Boys will...
An Instagram model is making some crazy claims about hip hop superstar ,Drake. The model claims...
Rising R&B sensation Mariah the Scientist kicks off the new year with the release of the...
Attack on Titan Season 4 Episode 17, came back right where it left all with a bang. The episode...
Apple TV+ today announced a new four-part documentary series “Lincoln’s Dilemma,” a fresh...