In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action, the Tribeca Film Festival’s 2024 Spotlight Documentary, “Black Table,” illuminates the experiences of the largest Black class at Yale University in the mid-1990s. Against a backdrop of racial tension and societal upheaval, this powerful film captures how these students forged a supportive community at an Ivy League […]
Chelsea Manalo, a 24-year-old with a Filipino mother and African American father, made history in 2024 as the first Black woman to be crowned Miss Universe Philippines. Her victory, celebrated widely on social media, is seen as a significant step towards redefining beauty standards in the country. Representing Bulacan, a province north of Manila, Manalo emerged victorious over 52 […]
In a historic moment for both the United Kingdom and Nigeria, Mrs. Abigail Marshall Katung has been officially sworn in as the first African Lord Mayor of Leeds. She assumes the role from Al Garthwaite, becoming the city’s 130th Lord Mayor and marking a significant milestone as the first person of African descent to hold this prestigious position. Abigail […]
The Raheem Sterling Foundation has launched a scholarship program set to provide 14 students from King’s College London and the University of Manchester with essential financial support and mentorship over the next three years. This initiative, targeting students from Black, African, and Caribbean heritage from socio-economically under-represented backgrounds in Greater London and Greater Manchester, aims to bridge the attainment […]
Adefolakunmi (Fola) Adenugba, a visionary leader in the art world, founded ISE-DA, an innovative art advisory and media platform dedicated to supporting international Black contemporary art. Adenugba’s mission is to foster a connected community that is passionate, knowledgeable, and engaged with art from across the African Diaspora. Her academic journey at Emory University, where she earned a Bachelor of […]
Sydney Montgomery, a distinguished Princeton and Harvard Law School graduate, has been recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree for her remarkable contributions to education and equity. As the CEO and Founder of Outline It, a cutting-edge writing software designed for students with learning differences, and the Executive Director and Founder of Barrier Breakers, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Montgomery […]
Dorothy Jean Tillman II’s participation in Arizona State University’s May 6 commencement marks a new chapter in a remarkable academic journey that began when she took her first college course at just 10 years old. This Chicago teen, known affectionately as “Dorothy Jeanius,” has now become the youngest person to earn a doctoral degree in integrated behavioral health at […]
Sharon Tucker’s historic moment occurred when she was sworn in as the new mayor of Fort Wayne, making her the city’s first Black female mayor. This inauguration ceremony, which was overseen by Karl Bandemer, not only marked a significant milestone in the city’s history but also represented a momentous shift in leadership. The event symbolized the beginning of a […]
Two Black high school students, Calcea Johnson and Ne’Kiya Jackson, have sent shockwaves through the mathematical community by presenting a groundbreaking proof for the Pythagorean theorem. Their revelation challenges a longstanding belief that this mathematical cornerstone has defied resolution for over two millennia. At the American Mathematical Society’s Annual Southeastern Conference in Georgia on March 18 2023, Johnson and […]
In the urgent fight against climate change, Wawa Gatheru emerges as a trailblazer, advocating for empathetic and inclusive climate communication. Born from her deep-rooted passion and fueled by her academic prowess and activist spirit, Gatheru’s journey embodies a commitment to creating a climate movement that reflects the diversity of our world. Gatheru’s accolades speak volumes about her remarkable achievements […]
