All-Girls High School In Brooklyn Sends First Graduating Class To College
The first graduating class from an all-girl high school in Brooklyn is now college-bound! Located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, The Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy (BELA) celebrated their graduating class with a 100 percent college acceptance rate. The staff hosted a “college showers” for the high school seniors and gave out swag bags that included college gear, dorm supplies, duffel bags and a pair of wireless headphones. … Continue reading All-Girls High School In Brooklyn Sends First Graduating Class To College
Dolly Parton invested her royalties from Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’ Cover in Black community
Dolly Parton has revealed what she did with the royalties she earned from Whitney Houston’s cover of ‘I will Always Love You’. Sitting in the hot seat of Andy Cohen’s Watch What Happens Live, the legendary ‘Jolene’ singer was asked about the best thing she had ever bought using the royalties from the 1992 cover that she originally wrote and recorded in 1973. The 75-year-old … Continue reading Dolly Parton invested her royalties from Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’ Cover in Black community
Emirati Influencer Salama Mohamed launches ‘Peacefull’ Korean-Made Skincare Brand at Sephora
Emirati influencer Salama Mohamed has launched her skincare line ‘Peacefull‘ at Sephora – a French multinational retailer. The South Korean-made skincare range launched in June, 2021 consisting of a cleanser, toner and moisturizer. Salama’s pure passion for skincare emerged due to a skin condition she was diagnosed with at the age of 5, known as vitiligo. In an interview with Arab News, Mohamed stated: “So, … Continue reading Emirati Influencer Salama Mohamed launches ‘Peacefull’ Korean-Made Skincare Brand at Sephora
Rihanna is now officially a billionaire, according to Forbes
Rihanna is officially a billionaire! According to Forbes, the musician and entrepreneur is worth $1.7 billion. Due to her many business ventures, she is now the wealthiest female musician in the world and is second to Oprah as the richest female entertainer. Forbes writes: “When Robyn Fenty, known to the world as Rihanna, launched Fenty Beauty in 2017, she sought to create a company that … Continue reading Rihanna is now officially a billionaire, according to Forbes
Love Island star Luke Trotman graduates from university
Congratulations to Luke Trotman on graduating from Loughborough University! The former Love Islander earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Banking, Finance and Management. Continue reading Love Island star Luke Trotman graduates from university
Beyoncé’s ‘Formation’ named best music video of all time
Beyoncé’s ‘Formation’ has been named the best music video of all time by Rolling Stone. Rolling Stone wrote, “If Beyoncé’s self-titled visual album established her as one of the greatest artists of all time, her surprise-released “Formation” video (and ensuing album Lemonade) marked her as one of the most important.” References to Hurricane Katrina, Creole culture and police brutality were included in the 2016 music video. … Continue reading Beyoncé’s ‘Formation’ named best music video of all time
Dave scores another number 1 album with We’re All Alone In This Together
Congratulations to Dave who’s new album, We’re All Alone In This Together, debuted at number 1 and scored the biggest opening week of 2021. The artist wrote: “Second number 1 album. A lot of emotions but this is the work of the people, the best supporters on earth… my family and friends but most importantly God. “For this we give God the glory. 74,000 album … Continue reading Dave scores another number 1 album with We’re All Alone In This Together
Stormzy and HSBC UK will fund 30 more Black students studying at Cambridge University
Stormzy has partnered with HSBC to send 30 more Black students to Cambridge University. Under a new partnership between Stormzy’s charity, #Merky Foundation and banking group HSBC UK, each student will receive a £20,000 annual scholarship. Over the next three years, the tuition fees and maintenance costs for 10 new students will be covered each year. So far, six Black students have been supported by … Continue reading Stormzy and HSBC UK will fund 30 more Black students studying at Cambridge University
94-year-old Martha Mae Ophelia Moon Tucker fulfils dream of wearing a wedding dress for the first time
94-year-old Martha Mae Ophelia Moon Tucker from Alabama, U.S has fulfilled her dream of wearing a wedding dress for the first time. Despite getting married to the love of her life in 1952, Martha wasn’t able to wear or try on wedding dresses due to the racial segregation laws that prevented Black people from being allowed in bridal shops. Martha’s granddaughter Erika Tucker wrote on … Continue reading 94-year-old Martha Mae Ophelia Moon Tucker fulfils dream of wearing a wedding dress for the first time
Love Island’s Teddy reveals he used to be a Nigerian prince
In a surprising revelation shown on Unseen Bits, Love Island’s Teddy Soars revealed he used to be a Nigerian prince. The scenes showcase villa-mates Teddy, Faye Winter, Aaron Francis, Lucinda Strafford, Tyler Cruickshank and Kaz Kamwi sitting together before the Casa Amor drama. Continue reading Love Island’s Teddy reveals he used to be a Nigerian prince
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