In a significant move to expand its lineup of cultural documentaries, BET Networks has announced a new original series, OG Stories. This series is hosted and created by music and film executive Damon Dash. It will premiere in Spring 2026 and aims to celebrate the pioneers who shaped culture and industry from the ground up […]
In a significant development that has captured attention across the sports world, legendary American boxer Tommy Hearns has come under the legal guardianship and conservatorship of his eldest son, Ronald Hearns. This decision followed a court ruling in Michigan. It marks a new chapter in the life of one of boxing’s most celebrated champions. It […]
In an era of social upheaval, few public servants embody continuity, courage, and mentorship quite like Rep. Bennie G. Thompson. Thopmson is a veteran Mississippi congressman whose life story and leadership continue to shape the aspirations of emerging Black leaders across the United States. For more than three decades, Bennie Thompson has been the longest‑serving […]
A group of university students in the United States is working to incorporate the overlooked Black women’s voices into the historical record. They are using a digital humanities project to preserve and publish personal diaries from the 19th and early 20th centuries. According to reports, the initiative is called the Black Women’s Diaries Project (BWDP). […]
In a powerful testament to ambition and community strength, thousands of Black women leaders from the United States and beyond are gathering in Las Vegas this week for the 20th annual Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit. This event is one of the most significant gatherings of Black women in leadership, business, and culture. Now […]
