Serena Ventures, which is run by Serena Williams, has announced the launch of its first $111 million funds. The fund will be used to power early-stage firms, according to a blog post and press release announcement. Serena Ventures’ continuous commitment to creating additional firms is based on its previous success of 13 unicorns and six […] More
Martin’s cast recently taped a special to commemorate the Fox comedy’s 30th anniversary. According to Deadline, the reunion event will appear on BET+ later this year, hosted by Affion Crockett. Martin was a popular 1990s comedy about a Detroit media personality, his girlfriend, and their circle of pals. Martin Lawrence, who also served as the […] More
Grace Franklin, Aretha Franklin’s granddaughter, auditioned for American Idol on Sunday’s edition of ABC. Grace, 15, announced that she was from Detroit in front of judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan. Grace explained that the Queen of Soul was her grandma when Richie inquired why she came to audition for the long-running vocal […] More
Megan Thee Stallion is one of today’s most well-known female rap performers. Joe Budden, on the other hand, does not appear to agree. Due to her album sales, the former rapper and presenter of The Joe Budden Podcast claims that the “Houston hottie” does not qualify as a “superstar.” Budden said that artists should not […] More
According to The Grio, a North Carolina college student produced a project that assisted in the early release of a childhood buddy from prison. Brandon Harris and Sura Sohna met as children in Annapolis, Maryland, where they attended elementary and middle school together. As the boys grew older, their lives began to take two very […] More
According to Essence, billionaire Robert F. Smith just announced $1.8 million in microgrants for HBCU students. Smith has been working extra hours to guarantee that he does everything he can to help kids of color build generational wealth. In 2019, he paid off the student loan debt of Morehouse College’s entire graduating class, eventually extending […] More
According to WJLA, Maurice Creek, a Maryland native who is currently playing basketball in Ukraine, has crossed the border into safety after being trapped in the nation due to Russia’s invasion. Creek crossed the border into Moldova and tweeted, “Took me 12 hours but finally out of Ukraine. Next stop, back to Romania.” According to […] More
New York University (NYU) just announced Solange Knowles as the winner of the NYU Global Trailblazer Award for Creative and Artistic Excellence in 2022. Knowles’ contributions to the industry have been recognized by NYU, and she will be honored on International Women’s Day (Mar. 8). Knowles will also be a guest speaker at a discussion […] More
According to Fox 32 Chicago, a Chicago high school student recently became the first in the school’s 40-year history to receive a flawless ACT score. Mario Hoover is a junior at Providence-St. John’s University. Mel School, a private college prep school on Chicago’s West Side, was founded in 1978. Hoover is a very busy student […] More
Ketanji Brown Jackson is expected to become the first Black woman to serve in the United States Senate. CNBC reports on the Supreme Court. President Joe Biden has announced that federal Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will be nominated to the Supreme Court. If confirmed, Jackson will be the first Black woman to serve on the […] More
Geno Doak, Mama June’s ex, appears to be turning his life around and removing a lot of weight from his shoulders. He has dropped roughly 70 pounds. Geno reveals to TMZ that he weighed around 285 pounds when he and June split up last August. Fast forward six months, and he’s down to a much […] More
Max McGee, according to The Spun, went from talking fries to talking sports, and his remarkable narrative is now enthralling the world. Front Office Sports recently turned to social media to tell the inspiring story of new ESPN anchor Max McGee, whose meteoric rise to the top of SportsCenter was legendary. “Five years ago, Max […] More