Nationwide — Helen Woodyard, an African American grandmother from Waco, Georgia, attends West Georgia Technical College at 90 while working toward her GED. She drives herself to class three times a week, studies every night, and aims to encourage other older adults to return to learning. […]
Although he declared himself hip-hop’s first billionaire over a decade ago, Dr. Dre has now officially reached billionaire status, according to Forbes’ 2026 Billionaires List. According to the new list, Dr. Dre ranks No. 3,332 among the world’s richest people, tying with figures such as Jared Kushner, Rihanna, steel […]
In honor of International Women’s Day, we recognize the undocumented venture capitalists of the African diaspora. While traditional banking institutions historically shuttered their doors to immigrant communities, West Indian and African women were busy engineering their own financial infrastructure. Through informal savings clubs known as […]
Rev. Jesse Jackson was honored with a standing ovation at the 57th NAACP Image Awards after Samuel L. Jackson delivered a heartfelt tribute celebrating the civil rights icon’s legacy. The acclaimed, award-winning actor took the stage at the 2026 Image Awards on Feb. 28, elegantly dressed in […]
Teyana Taylor is preparing for what could be one of the biggest nights of her career. The 35-year-old actress is nominated for her first Academy Award, but for now her toughest decision is who’ll be by her side on the big night. The One Battle After Another actress […]
Ricky Flores Death will not, and arguably cannot on any given occasion, ever arrive with any form of convenience. Even if you’re by the bedside to witness it happening, be it days or mere minutes before a loved one takes their last breath, the loss […]
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