BY Tatiana Siegel, Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter
While promoting his Amazon Prime film Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse in late April, Michael B. Jordan put a Kryptonite pin in any rumors that he might suit up as Warner Bros.’ next Superman. Continue reading Behind Warner Bros.’ Search for a Black Superman
By Kerry Justich, Yahoo! Life
Meghan Markle is adding published author to her resume after writing a children’s book that’s set to be released on June 8. Continue reading Meghan Markle adds children’s book author to her resume
By Apple Newsroom
For more than 100 years, teaching has run through Hillary-Rhys Richard’s family.
Growing up in Katy, Texas, Rhys, as he’s known to his friends, listened to his mother, Astrya Richard, tell stories of her ancestors — four generations of educators who saw teaching as a calling, and learning as a tool for change. Continue reading A new generation of Black male teachers starts its journey in partnership with Apple
By the Associated Press, ESPN
Long before Kendrick Carmouche started riding horses growing up in Louisiana, Black jockeys were synonymous with the sport. Continue reading Kendrick Carmouche to be first Black jockey in Kentucky Derby since 2013
By EUGENE DANIELS, KRYSTAL CAMPOS and MICHAEL CADENHEAD, Politico
Before Byron Donalds became a congressman, he worked in banking and insurance and was a Florida state representative. Growing up, he says he was an apolitical registered Democrat. But the party’s promises of individual liberty and conservatism made him want to be a Republican. Continue reading Meet Byron Donalds, Florida’s third-ever Black Republican in Congress
MARK OLSEN, LA Times
The hair and makeup team behind “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” — Sergio Lopez-Rivera, Mia Neal, and Jamika Wilson — made history when they were nominated for the Oscar, with Neal and Wilson being the first Black people recognized in the category. Now they have made history again as that category’s winners. Continue reading ‘Ma Rainey’s’ hair and makeup team make history with Oscar win
Let’s be honest — if you’re applying for a job, you’re probably not the only person qualified for the position. How can you stand out among the competition before an employer even gets to meet you?
By Ashley Vaughan, CNN
“There is a difference between being informed and getting retraumatized.” Continue reading Ask a Black therapist: 4 ways to support Black people’s mental health
By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN
A new wave of Black women are breaking barriers as they ascend to mayoral seats in cities with deeply rooted histories of racism and inequality. Continue reading The number of Black women mayors leading major cities to reach historic high. Here is why they are winning
By Alexis Benveniste, CNN
Country music singer Mickey Guyton will make history Sunday when she hosts the Academy of Country Music Awards with Keith Urban. Continue reading A Black woman is hosting the Academy of Country Music Awards for the first time
The Walt Disney Co. has named Kimberly Godwin president of ABC News. Continue reading Kimberly Godwin Named President of ABC News
By Black News
Meet Nynoka Grant, founder and CEO of Akoyn Beauty, an Atlanta-based Black-owned company that manufactures vegan-friendly personal care specialty products that are especially for women. Their premium soaps, skin creams, and body butter are handmade from the finest all-natural ingredients. Now, more than ever, taking care of yourself and remaining stress-free is a priority. Continue reading Meet the Founder of a Thriving Black-Owned, Vegan-Friendly Beauty Brand
