History, Art & Culture Organizations
Black women show support of Joy Ann Reid with #WeGotJoy hashtag
June 11, 2018 -
Black women are rallying around Joy Ann Reid (former Grio managing editor and current host of AM Joy on MSNBC) with the hashtag #WeGotJoy. This social media campaign comes on the heels of the release of years old posts from Reid’s now defunct blog that reportedly contained incendiary, homophobic language. The posts were unearthed by cr... Read more
Derek Jeter Becomes the First Black CEO of a Major League Baseball Team Says He's Fine With His Players Kneeling
October 23, 2017 - A group headed by 14-time MLB All-Star Derek Jeter and Florida businessman Bruce Sherman has completed its purchase of the Miami Marlins, a Major League Baseball team. Jeter, now a co-owner of the team, has also been named the team's first ever Black CEO. Will players kneeling during the national anthem be an issue? Not according to Jeter himself. He recently told ... Read more
Aja Evans gears up to bring her #BlackGirlMagic to the 2018 Winter Olympics
January 20, 2017 - You probably heard of Gabby Douglas, Simone Biles, and perhaps Simone Manuel. All three African-American women made history, winning gold medals during the past Olympic Games. Now Aja Evans is hoping to be the next. The 2014 Olympic bronze medalist is currently training for the 2018 Winter Olympics, and she has her sights set on winning gold in bobsleddin... Read more
Trump considering pardon for boxing legend and activist Muhammad Ali even though his conviction was overturned
June 14, 2018 -
The Associated Press is reporting that President Donald Trump may pardon deceased boxing great Muhammad Ali. Addressing questions from reporters before departing from for the G7 summit in Canada, Trump expressed that he was considering pardoning many other people including the boxing legend and activist Ali. It’s unclear exactly what Trump would be p... Read more
USF’s Marquez Valdes-Scantling to help homeless on Christmas
December 15, 2017 - He enters the Birmingham Bowl needing 67 yards to break former Lakewood High teammate Rodney Adams' single-season receiving yardage record at USF, but senior Marquez Valdes-Scantling has more pressing priorities these days. History, in fact, is No. 3 on his agenda, behind victory and philanthropy.
Valdes-Scantling tweeted Sunday he plans to spend Christmas Day h... Read more
‘Black Panther’ earned $25.2 million on first night in theaters and is poised to break records
February 19, 2018 - Black Panther’s release is already making history with the all-black cast debuting at $25.2 million in theaters last night. According to the NY Daily News, Marvel’s Black Panther is already putting up heroic numbers at the box office. The movie’s success is a close second behind Avengers: Age of Ultron which earned $27.5 million wh... Read more
USF Black Leadership Networking brought to life!
November 10, 2017 - Bell, Frazier and Narain have brought the #USF Black Leadership Network to life, an initiative focused on engaging the community to enhance the educational and leadership opportunities for African-American scholars within the USF System. Read the story from the Fall 2017 magazine: http://bit.ly/2gOm1ob ... Read more
Barack and Michelle Obama react to presidential portrait unveilings at National Gallery
February 12, 2018 -
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are back in the spotlight after unveiling their official presidential portraits at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. The former U.S. President and First Lady were in awe after seeing their likeness immortalized in art form, and both delivered heartfelt speeches during the momentous occasion. Michell... Read more
Nashville Creates Community Land Trust To Stem Gentrification
January 29, 2018 - Nashville is creating the city's first community land trust, the Mayor's office announced Tuesday. The trust will buy up property, maintain partial ownership and keep it affordable for generations of owners. To do this, the city says it will use its Barnes Housing Trust Fundto partner with The Housing Fund, a local non-profit. Together, they will buy up a stock of properties... Read more
‘Black Panther’ director Ryan Coogler’s emotional letter thanking fans will make you happy cry
February 21, 2018 -
Ryan Coogler, the director of Marvel blockbuster Black Panther has written a love letter to fans that is sure to make everyone who loved the film love him too. Coogler’s letter is so good that we have to post the whole thing in its entirety.
I am struggling to find the words to express my gratitude at this moment, but I will try. Film... Read more