Biden Shouts Out Black Girl Who Got $14.7 million in Scholarships, ‘The Black Wife Effect' Goes Viral on Tiktok, MLK's Ally Dies and More
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‘The Black Wife Effect:’ Viral Trend That Shows White Men Getting a Much-Needed Glow Up Has Us Shook
We’ve been trying to tell you for the longest just how amazing Black women are. Now, there’s a new social media trend that’s giving all the proof. A quick online search of the “Black Wife Effect” will produce countless videos of mostly white and Asian men showing how their Black wives were single-handedly responsible for their glow-up. - Angela Johnson Read More
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A Georgia teen and her family will have plenty to celebrate at her high school graduation this year: Madison Crowell, a senior at Liberty County High School in Hinesville, Ga., was accepted at 231 colleges and universities across the country and received $14.7 million in scholarships. - Angela Johnson Read More
Following the intense criticism she found herself dealing with in college, WNBA rookie Angel Reese remains under an extra bright spotlight as she begins her professional career. Unfortunately, the haters aren’t even waiting until the season starts to begin hounding Reese. - Stephanie Holland Read More
A former Miss Nevada is preparing for a special reunion over four decades in the making. Elizabeth Hunterton will meet her biological mother for the very first time this week, as she shared with PEOPLE. - Angela Johnson Read More
A Chicago teen now has an impressive title to add to her name – Doctor. Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman II just earned her doctoral degree from Arizona State University (ASU) at age 17. - Angela Johnson Read More
The people of Houston, Tx. are mourning the loss of one of its most beloved spiritual leaders. Reverend William Lawson passed away on Wednesday, May 14 at age 95. Along with leading his congregation at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, Lawson was a dedicated servant to the greater community of Houston, a staunch civil rights advocate, and a close friend of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was integral in helping desegregate the city, and continued to serve the community long after he stepped away from the pulpit. - Angela Johnson Read More