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Louisiana Army National Guard’s 1st Black woman pilot

February 18, 2022 - 11:30 AM PINEVILLE, La. (AP) — A woman who was once rescued from the Superdome on a helicopter during Hurricane Katrina has gone on to become the Louisiana Army National Guard’s first Black female pilot. Warrant Officer Tatiana Julien of New Orleans pilots a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in B Comp...

This 7-year-old inspired a Black doll collection, now recognized by Oprah

February 18, 2022 - 09:10 AM Nationwide — Thanks to 7-year old Esi Orijin who inspired her mom to launch Orijin Bees’ Baby Bee Doll Collection, the company had an amazing year in 2021. From being selected for Oprah’s Favorite Things list, launching with Target, receiving the Mom’s Cho...

Bobby Brown visits grave sites of Bobbi Kristina and Whitney Houston

February 17, 2022 - 03:35 PM Nationwide — 90’s pop singer Bobby Brown recently went to visit the grave of his late ex-wife Whitney Houston and their daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown. His emotional visit was followed by cameras for his upcoming television series. “When the cameras were following me, I didn&r...

29-year-old becomes 1st Black woman to win gold medal in Olympic Speed Skating

February 15, 2022 - 09:10 AM Nationwide — Erin Jackson has made history as the first Black woman ever to win a speedskating medal after bagging the gold medal in the 500-meter speedskating event at the Winter Olympics in Beijing. The 29-year old skater won the women’s 500 meters at the National Speed Skating O...

Black mom and 3-year-old son write book to fight violence

February 04, 2022 - 12:10 PM Nationwide — J.J. Shegog, a former teacher of Chicago inner-city schools, has written and published a new picture book entitled Silly Little Squabbles inspired by her 3-year old son, Umani. The book helps children fight violence and enhance their social skills, and J.J. says tha...

Celebrating children of color through party supplies and products

January 28, 2022 - 02:35 PM Nationwide — Children’s party planning is a booming industry, yet representation is not there when it comes to children of color. Andrea Lyons, founder and CEO of Anna+Pookie, a Black woman-owned start-up offering a line of party supplies for children of color, wants to change ...

Black and woman-owned haircare brand hits nearly 1 million in sales

January 08, 2022 - 11:35 AM Nationwide — Shemika Jackson, the founder and CEO of Kafune Amor Hair, is quickly becoming one of the leading names in the premium quality lace wig and haircare market. Based in South Jersey, she started the brand just two years ago with her two cousins and her niece and has already ...

Hate crimes trial in Arbery killing will put racism up front

January 08, 2022 - 07:44 AM BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — Sentenced to life in prison for murder, the three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery will soon stand trial on federal hate crimes charges in which jurors will have to decide whether the slaying of the running Black man was motivated by racism. The se...

BREAKING: Oscar winner and groundbreaking star Sidney Poitier dies

January 07, 2022 - 10:05 AM NEW YORK (AP) — Sidney Poitier, the groundbreaking actor and enduring inspiration who transformed how Black people were portrayed on screen, became the first Black actor to win an Academy Award for best lead performance and the first to be a top box-office draw, has died. He was 94. Poitier, ...

Alvin Bragg makes history as Manhattan’s first African-American district attorney

January 05, 2022 - 09:45 AM Nationwide — Alvin Bragg has made history as the first African American to be elected as Manhattan’s district attorney in New York City. Bragg, who is 48-years old and a native of Harlem, is a civil rights lawyer and a former federal prosecutor. During his campaign, he promised to c...

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Louisiana Army National Guard’s 1st Black woman pilot

This 7-year-old inspired a Black doll collection, now recognized by Oprah

Bobby Brown visits grave sites of Bobbi Kristina and Whitney Houston

29-year-old becomes 1st Black woman to win gold medal in Olympic Speed Skating

Black mom and 3-year-old son write book to fight violence

Celebrating children of color through party supplies and products

Black and woman-owned haircare brand hits nearly 1 million in sales

Hate crimes trial in Arbery killing will put racism up front

BREAKING: Oscar winner and groundbreaking star Sidney Poitier dies

Alvin Bragg makes history as Manhattan’s first African-American district attorney

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