https://twitter.com/ElaineWelteroth/status/733709580115542018 Teen Vogue is breaking barriers. The publication has hired its first Black editor-in-chief. On Thursday, Teen Vogue announced that Elaine Welteroth has been appointed editor-in-chief. The role was formerly held by Amy Astley. “Elaine, Marie and Phil are fearlessly at the forefront, inspiring young trendsetters with their sophisticated take on emerging fashion, beauty and […]
The first trailer for the Jesse Owens is out, and though it’s just 15 seconds, it looks powerful. Race is centered around track-and-field star Jesse Owens…
On February 18, 2006, Shani Davis became the first black speed skater and athlete to be awarded with an individual gold medal in the Winter Olympics. SOURCE: http://wpgc.cbslocal.com/2014/02/18/feb-18-shani-davis-becomes-first-black-olympic-gold-medalist/
Jazmine Fenlator and Lolo Jones (L) of the United States team 3 look on after a run during the Women’s Bobsleigh on Day 12 of…
*MSNBC’s Tamron Hall is said to be disappointed she was not included in her network’s coverage of the Olympic games. According to Radar Online,…
Front and center at the winter Olympic games in Sochi, Russia are five black athletes who could, individually, make more Olympic black history. Beginning with…
Opening ceremonies for the 2014 Winter Olympic kicked off in Sochi, Russia today. Athletes from 88 countries showed their team spirit in the Parade of…
Gabrielle Douglas’ touching story is slated has been turned into a movie that is slated to air on Lifetime Feb. 1. The press release reads: “The Gabby Douglas Story tells the inspiring true story of the international gymnastics phenomenon who overcame overwhelming odds to become the first African-American ever to be named Individual All-Around Champion in […]
One of the gold medals belonging to Olympic medalist Jesse Owens has been auctioned for $1.46 million. Owens won the medal in the 1936 games…
Three men from the York County Prison in Pennsylvania are facing charges for their actions. Guards at a Pennsylvania prison are accused of…
Olympic gold medalist Jackie Joyner Kersee is one of the greatest athletes of our time, and now that she’s retired from track and field she…
