Good News
The jersey retirement ceremony will take place on the anniversary of his NHL debut.
Don Cheadle is executive producing a project about Wall Street’s first Black millionaire.
Issa Rae’s music label Raedio has teamed up with Google to launch a program designed to support underrepresented independent artists.
A new children’s book will capture Ruby Bridges’ story; illustrating her bravery and resilience.
Will Smith’s Book Club has teamed up with the Creative Artists Agency Foundation for the creation of a mentorship program.
Meek Mill, Kevin Hart and Michael Rubin will donate $15 million to support underserved students at Philadelphia schools.
Barbie will release a doll honoring trailblazing journalist and activist Ida B. Wells.
Spelman College has received a $12 million endowment for the creation of an innovation and arts center.
Trailblazing actress Cicely Tyson and music legend Ray Charles will be posthumously inducted into the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame in 2022.
Philander Smith College is one of the latest HBCUs to receive a historic donation.
Reverend Al Sharpton’s National Action Network provided hundreds of Harlem residents with free meals and COVID-19 testing on Christmas.
Two fifth-graders from Augusta, Georgia raised money to donate gifts to children staying at a local shelter.