December 2021
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Meet the Youngest Glider Pilot in the U.S. History Caleb Smith
Caleb Smith, a Black teenager from Prince George’s County, Maryland, has become the country’s youngest glider pilot. Malik Sinegal, then 23 years old, made history by becoming the youngest African American to be certified as a Boeing 777 pilot last year. Smith, a 10th grader at Charles H. Flowers High School in Springdale, first encountered […] More
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Teen’s Life Has Changed After Making a Stunning Dress for His Prom Date
Being homeless is not the end of the world, as this man can attest. Jimelle Levon of Columbus, Ohio, has built his own fashion firm from the ground up. “Me and my mother lived in a shelter before, when I was in fifth grade. From there on, once I hit sixth grade, I was always […] More
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Ja Rule and His Son are Like Clones
Some celebrities bear striking resemblance to their children. To name a few, there’s Reese Witherspoon and Ava Phillippe, Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian, and Zoe Kravitz and Lisa Bonet. Oh, and there’s Cindy Crawford and Kaia Gerber, Gigi and Yolanda Hadid, Blue Ivy Carter, and Jay-Z to mention a few. The list goes on and […] More
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Salenah Cartier: The Youngest University of Houston Graduate For The Second Year In A Row
Salenah Cartier’s only competitor is herself! For the second year in a row, Salenah Cartier is the youngest graduate from the University of Houston (UH). She was just 17 years old when she became the university’s youngest graduate, with a degree in psychology and business. After getting her master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from […] More
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A South Carolina Mechanic Does Something Different…Fixes Up Used Cars and Donates Them
This holiday season, a South Carolina mechanic is being praised for his extraordinarily altruistic gifts. According to CBS News, Eliot Middleton is altering the lives of others in his neighborhood by restoring cars and gifting them. So far, he’s given out over 60 vehicles to folks in rural South Carolina who don’t have access to […] More
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Teen from Virginia was Recognized for Mowing Lawns for Disabled and Elderly Neighbors for Free
During its “GMA Gives Back” segment, Good Morning America teamed together with Honey Bunches of Oats to recognize and honor 13-year-old Phoenix Brown of Chesapeake, Virginia. Brown had intended to build a computer with some pals, but his perseverance led him down a more hospitable route. “At one point it was basketball, at another point, […] More
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Happy Birthday Kim Porter (1962-2007)
Kim was more than just a lovely face that donned your favorite outfits and attended lavish events; she was also a role model for brown girls. Kim Porter celebrates her 51st birthday today. On November 15th, 2018, the gorgeous model and mother of four passed away. She left a loving legacy and bright energy that […] More
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Amazing Grandfather Shows Support to His Granddaughter’s Hair Business
Pop Pop was aware of the task! A grandfather lent his whole support to his granddaughter’s fledgling hair salon. A’lea Lynn, 21, with the social media handle @Aleaweea, recently took to her pages to share the progress she’s been making with her growing hair company. She routinely produces video content to showcase her hair skills, […] More
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Issa Rae: Music Industry Full Of “Villains & Criminals”
Issa Rae, whose five-season stint on HBO’s “Insecure” came to an end last weekend with a finale, has dabbled in the music industry. She’s launched her own record label, Raedio, and is creating a new program about young rappers, leveraging her previous career to help launch new ones in the music industry. Rae, on the […] More
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Cicely Tyson, Ray Charles To Be Inducted Into Black Music & Entertainment Walk Of Fame
Cicely Tyson, a trailblazing actress, and Ray Charles, a music superstar, both played pivotal roles in creating their respective professions, and both will be honored posthumously for their contributions to the arts. Tyson and Charles will be honored in the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame in 2022, according to WSBTV. The BMEWOF was […] More
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Kanye West Purchases an Extravagant Home Across The Street From Kim Kardashian
Keeping an eye on each other. Even though Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are no longer together, they still keep each other nearby. According to Dirt, Kanye West has purchased a $4.5 million mansion across the street from his soon-to-be ex-wife Kim Kardashian in Hidden Hills, California. Despite possessing a nearby $57.3 million Malibu property, […] More
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Travis Scott Should Not Be Blamed for Astroworld Tragedy, says Cedric
Cedric the Entertainer is one of a small group of celebrities that believe Travis Scott is not to blame for the Astroworld disaster, which claimed the lives of ten people and injured hundreds more. Travis Scott is being represented by Cedric the Entertainer in the wake of a slew of lawsuits stemming from the disaster […] More