African American spelling bee champ makes history with flair
Written by Ben Nuckols Published on 11th July 2021 Zaila Avant-garde, 14, from Harvey, Louisiana celebrates after winning the finals of the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee at Disney World …
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Fully funded PhD for Black heritage student to make gaming industry more inclusive
Published on The Voice Newspaper on 9th July 2021 Photo Credit: Getty Images The University of Bristol and the Bafta-winning game developer Supermassive Games are offering a fully funded …
Neurologist James Samuel Risien Russell receives English Heritage London blue plaque
Written by Leah Mahon Published on 8th July 2021 Born in British Guyana, Russell was one of the UK’s first black or mixed-race consultants. Picture: English Heritage. ONE OF …
For The 1st Time, A Black Woman Will Lead A NASA Center
Written by Lauren Terrazas Published on 7th July 2021 Space Shuttle replica “Explorer” arrives at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston after the journey from the Kennedy Space …
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All Girls Brooklyn High School First Graduating Class Receives 100% College Acceptance Rate
Written by Ashlee Banks Published on 2nd July 2021 Photo Credit: ATU Images The Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy’s (BELA) 2021 graduating class is the school’s first graduating class …
Swimmer Alice Dearing To Become First Black Woman To Represent Great Britain In Olympics
Written by Ashlee Banks Published on 2nd July 2021 The Olympic Rings logo is pictured in front of the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee / Photo Credit: Fabrice …
Olympic Committee Bans Headgear Designed For Black Swimmers
Written by Tomas Kassahun Published on 2nd July 2021 Photo Credit: FangXiaNuo Olympic swimmers will now be barred from using swimming caps made by Soul Cap, a Black-owned …
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Howard University Scolds Dean Who Defended Cosby, Doesn’t Do Much Else
Written by Ryan Grenoble Published on 1st July 2021 Phylicia Rashad: ‘I fully support survivors of sexual assault coming forward. My post was in no way intended to be …
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Kenneth Kaunda: State funeral set for Friday
Written by Michael Chawe Published on 2nd July 2021 Zambia’s former President Kenneth Kaunda speaks during the funeral of South African former president Nelson Mandela in Qunu on December 15, …
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