You will design, pitch and demo the app to a panel of judges for the chance to win a scholarship. Continue reading The Annual BDPA Technology and Career Fair – Win Scholarship in the “Design A Mobile App Showcase’!
BY Michelle Mehrtens, Screen Rant
Space Jam: A New Legacy star, Zendaya, shares her thoughts on the unexpected controversy surrounding the redesign of her character, Lola Bunny. The original 1996 comedy was a live-action/animated hybrid that starred basketball icon, Michael Jordan. In the film, he joins a basketball team led by the Looney Tunes in order to help them win a game against a group of nefarious aliens. Continue reading Zendaya Responds to Space Jam 2 Lola Bunny Redesign Controversy
Stephanie Mendez, Good Morning America
When Lara Adekoya started baking cookies at the start of the pandemic, she never anticipated that a year later, celebrities like Issa Rae, Jenna Dewan, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Melissa Benoist and Lena Waithe would be lining up to order from her Los Angeles business, Fleurs et Sel. Continue reading How this 28-year-old’s pandemic cookie business became a celebrity favorite
By Ale Russian, People Magazine
Will Smith made sure the city of New Orleans could celebrate Independence Day in style. The actor reportedly paid $100,000 for the Louisiana city to have a fireworks display over the Mississippi River on Sunday, the Associated Press reports. Continue reading Will Smith Pays for July 4 Fireworks in New Orleans After Learning City Didn’t Plan a Show (Report)
IOScholarships (IOS), the first of its kind free scholarship and financial education platform for minority STEM students announced it was granted its Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification as a validation of its status as a minority-owned business. Continue reading IOScholarships Certified as a Minority-Owned Business
By Alan Baldwin, Yahoo! Sports
Tennis great Serena Williams limped out of Wimbledon in tears on Tuesday after her latest bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles crown ended in injury. Continue reading Tennis-Wimbledon ends in tears for injured Serena
By Zach Seemayer, WKYC
After a high-energy opening performance featuring Kirk Franklin and Lil Baby, Henson took the stage in a stylish gold ensemble that was a clear tribute to Diana Ross. “It’s 2021, and we are celebrating the year of the Black woman,” Henson declared with a smile. “Celebrating Black women isn’t a fad or a trend it’s a forever mood.” Continue reading How Taraji P. Henson Honored Tina Turner, Diana Ross and More Black Women at 2021 BET Awards
By Tyler Dragon, USA TODAY
Gabby Thomas ran a world-leading 21.94 seconds in the semifinals of the women’s 200 meters on Friday — and her momentum carried over to Saturday. Thomas eclipsed her previous career-best as she crossed the finish line in 21.61 to win the women’s 200 meters at the U.S. Olympic trials. Her time is the second-fastest in the history of the women’s 200 meters and puts her in illustrious company. Continue reading Gabby Thomas wins women’s 200 meters at U.S. Olympic trials with second-fastest time ever, Allyson Felix fails to qualify
BY ABIGAIL ONG-PIZARRO, SCREEN RANT
New set photos from Disney’s live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid show Halle Bailey recreate an iconic Ariel scene from the 1989 animated classic. The upcoming movie is the latest live-action remake of a beloved Disney film following Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Aladdin, and Mulan. Continue reading Little Mermaid Set Photos Reveal Halle Bailey In Ariel’s Iconic Burlap Look
While the Smith family typically leaves most things for the Red Table, Will Smith has apparently saved a few juicy stories for himself over the years. Continue reading Will Smith To Go Full Wordsmith With New Memoir
By Tom Schad, USA TODAY
The first sprint secured Sha’Carri Richardson’s place at the Tokyo Olympics. The second one might have been even sweeter. After winning the 100-meter final at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials Saturday with a time of 10.86 seconds, yelling in celebration as she crossed the finish line, Richardson took off into the stands. Continue reading Sha’Carri Richardson dominates 100 meters in style to clinch trip to Tokyo Olympics
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President Joe Biden on Thursday signed into law legislation establishing June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day, a US federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Continue reading Biden signs bill into law making Juneteenth a national holiday
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