Doris Davis: The First African-American Woman Mayor of a Major Metropolitan City in the U.S
Doris A. Davis made history on this day, June 5, 1973, when she was elected…
What You Need To Know About The Jenkins Orphanage Band
To assist the African American street children he came across in Charleston, South Carolina, Rev.…
US Baker Who Refused To Make Cake For Lesbian Wedding Wins Court Case
A baker who refused to make a cake for a lesbian wedding because of her…
World’s Dirtiest Man Dies Aged 94 Months After Taking His First Bath In Decades
An Iranian man nicknamed the “dirtiest man in the world” for not taking a bath for…
Russian Court Rejects US Basketball Star Brittney Griner’s Appeal
A Russian court on Tuesday October 25, dismissed US WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner’s appeal…
Pinchback: The First African American To Serve As Governor Of A U.S. State
Pinckney Benton Stewart, sometimes known as “Pinchback,” was the first person of African origin to…
Kanye West Files Lawsuit Against Australia’s College Dropout Burgers
Australia’s College Dropout Burgers faced the legal wrath of Kanye West, who filed a lawsuit…
Michael B. Jordan Pays Off The Student Debt Of A Spelman College Student During A Surprise Visit
Actor Michael B. Jordan gave students at three historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) paid lunches and…
Black Woman Entrepreneur Secures Licensing Deals to Make Shoes for 7 Major Universities
Kam Ballard, founder and CEO of b.c.e. Custom Shoes, a Black-owned multi-million-dollar shoe company that is…
Blind Woman From Nigeria Beats 18 Others to Win Beauty Pageant
Favour Rufus, a woman from Nigeria who has been blind since her childhood, recently won…
“I’m 43% Nigerian,” – Meghan Markle Opens Up
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has opened up on her genetic heritage, revealing that…
UAE Slams Visa Ban On All Citizens Of 19 African Countries
The United Arab Emirates has reportedly banned nationals of some 20 African countries from entering…
Black South Africans Change Landscape Of Once White-Only Wine Industry
Of the hundreds of winemakers in the country, Africa’s top wine producer, just over 80…
Meet Ladi Delano, The Nigerian Man Who Made His First Million In His 20s As A Liquor Entrepreneur In China
Ladi Delano founded Solidarnosc Asia, a Chinese alcoholic beverage business that produced the premium vodka…
Georges Bissaou: The Black Spanish General Whose Slave Revolt Sparked The Haiti Revolution In 1700s
In Haut du Cap, then-colonial Haiti’s capital, Georges Biassou worked as a slave driver on…
Syreeta Scott To Shake Up Natural Hair Care Industry With Multi-Million Dollar Project
Syreeta Scott is a businesswoman with over 20 years of expertise who also founded the…
The Story Of Daniel Smith, One Of The Last Children Born To Enslaved Parent In U.S.
He is known not just for being one of the last people in America to be…
Did You Know That Early Africans In Kalahari Desert Used Ostrich Eggshells To Store Water 105,000 Years Ago
The Ga-Mohana Hill, located in the Kalahari Desert of South Africa, is still revered today…
Here’s Why This Woman Won’t Be Charged After Fatally Shooting Kansas City Firefighter
Jackson County prosecutors said they wouldn’t be filing any charges against a woman who fatally…
Byron Perkins Becomes First HBCU Player To Come Out As Gay
On Wednesday, Hampton defensive back Byron Perkins revealed his sexual orientation. According to Sports Illustrated,…
UPDATE: Dallas Man Accused Of Killing Female Friend For Beating Him In Basketball Game Arrested
Authorities in Dallas have charged a man with murder for allegedly killing his female friend…