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Andrew Jackson Elementary in South Philadelphia has been officially renamed as the Fanny Jackson Coppin Elementary School. Back in July 2021, The School District of Philadelphia unanimously voted for the school to undergo a name change. The many events that occurred during another social reformation of America changed the community of the formerly named Andrew […]
On the last day of Black History Month, The House of Representatives have unanimously voted to grant the only all-Black women unit deployed in World War II, the Congressional Gold Medal for their exceptional service under extremely stressful times. The Six Triple Eight, or the the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, were a group of […]
February 21 was a beautiful day in a usually cold and dreary month. Some Pennsylvanians were able to feel the warmth of a 60° day. It would only be right if we people got outside and enjoyed the weather. In Collingdale, Pennsylvania, this warm winter day could’ve turned into disaster for three kids and their […]
Issa Rae received the key to the city of Inglewood, California on Sunday. She is the first person to be awarded with the honor in the entirety of the city’s history. Los Angeles was a very busy place this weekend as the stars came out of woodworks for Super Bowl weekend.24 hours before the hometown […]
Orion’s constellation deserves to be seen and celebrated. Orion Jean is the “ambassador for kindness” in Time Magazine’s 2nd annual Kid of the Year award. Orion Jean is an eleven year old, sixth grader from Mansfield, Texas. In 2020, Orion entered the National Kindness Speech Contest. He won $500 for his moving speech while in […]
Jennifer King has already gained another position within the Washington Football Team organization. She is now the first Black woman position coach in the history of the NFL. During WFT’s week 15 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, the 37-year-old made her debut as the lead running backs coach. Prior to claiming this honor, King […]
Kristen Hayden’s diving reign is just getting started. The 23-year-old Hillsborough, New Jersey native just accomplished two firsts in the black community. On Monday, she became the first Black woman to win a U.S. national senior title. The first Black man to win the national senior title, was University of Tennessee’s Michael Wright back in […]
Charlotteville, Virginia will take another step in the reformation of justice. The Charlottesville City Council just voted in an unanimous 4-0 decision to donate the town’s General Robert E. Lee statue to the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center. Robert E. Lee, who is most known as a pro-slavery advocate and military commander for the […]
Negro Leaguers, John “Buck” O’Neil, John “Bud” Fowler and Minnie Miñoso are set to join the plethora of legends in Cooperstown. On Sunday, these three men were elected to be enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022. The 2022 National Hall of Fame Class features them alongside Gil Hodges, Jim Kaat and […]
From Patti Labelle, Ayesha Curry to Kelis, we've rounded up five celebrities who we just know can throw down in the kitchen and are about to absolutely kill it in the kitchen this Thanksgiving!