Captain Theresa Claiborne, the first African-American woman to fly in the United States Air Force, has celebrated her retirement. On her final flight on May 23, she landed a United 787 Dreamliner in Newark, New…
Glam-Aholic Lifestyle has been described as not only a brand but also as a movement, one that prioritizes affordable luxury. Its fashion accessories resonate with women from all walks of life and have sold out…
College football star Jaden Rashada has sued the University of Florida’s coach and a top booster over a failed $13.85 million name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal. The quarterback claims he was offered millions of…
It is unlikely that McDonald’s 69 million daily customers give a thought to where the products in their cheeseburgers and french fries have been sourced. A multitude of companies work behind the scenes to ensure…
NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston has named a new building after its first Black manager, Dorothy Vaughan. Building 12 was named the “Dorothy Vaughan Center in Honor of the Women of Apollo” in honor…
Track and field star Allyson Felix has received a $20 million grant from Melinda French Gates to support Black maternal health organizations. The donation is a part of a broader $1 billion commitment to support…
The Essence Festival of Culture recently held at the Caesars Superdome generated a windfall of over $300 million for New Orleans, according to the city’s mayor. The festival, which celebrates African American culture, blends music…
Ghanaian doctor Nancy Abu-Bonsrah has made history, becoming the first Black woman to graduate from Johns Hopkins University’s neurosurgery program. She pursued her clinical interests in neurosurgery, neurotrauma and neurosurgical capacity building in low-and-middle-income countries.…
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