Richie Parker is a 30-year-old man who was born without arms. While many of us were born with all of our limbs, we’ve let other…
Congrats are in order for the Detroit Free Press’ Stephen Henderson! The 43-year-old Editorial Page Editor won the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for “his columns on the…
Jonathan Fleming was arrested in 1989 and convicted of murder in an NYC shooting, even though he was in Florida at the time of the…
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I’m never going to stop celebrating Black boys doing amazing things. Today I’m celebrating 17-year-old Oakland…
The most adorable 10-year-old set of twins ever in the history of life, Nia and Imani Lindsay have won a scholarship (half a scholarship each)…
Congrats are in order for 21-year-old Ameena Ruffin and 18-year-od Korey Johnson. These two lovely young Black women have been named the first Black women…
Dedicated mother and church member, Mary Virginia Jones (she’s affectionately called, “Mother Mary”) was sentenced to life in prison in 1982, without the possibility of…
Who knew an interaction with a police officer and a group of Black people could end in a refreshing discussion and not violence. A group…
Najah Lorde is a 12-year-old Girl Scout who is basically a boss. She sold 2,833 boxes of Girl Scout cookies, becoming the top seller in…
Amara Enyia is a 30-year-old phenomenon. Enyia is a municipal consultant and community organizer, who is planning to run against the 55th mayor of Chicago,…
White sports anchor, Dale Hansen may have singlehandedly renewed my faith in the compassion of mankind. This week on his show, “Dale Hansen: Unplugged,” he…
After being asked by a young woman at a lecture how she “grew out” of “wanting to be light-skinned with long hair,” Dr. Yaba Blay…
