Subject Pulitzer Prize; Playwright; James Ijames Description One of the recent Pulitzer Prize winners is right from the Philadelphia area, and the news is being felt all across the city. From local universities to theatrical spaces across the city, South Philadelphia artist James Ijames received this prestigious honor […]
Subject Actor; Doctor Who; Ncuti Gatwa Description Actor Ncuti Gatwa will play the role of The Doctor in the show Doctor Who, the BBC announced Sunday, in a historic casting selection that marks the first time a Black person has been cast to star in the show’s central role full-time. […]
Subject Covid-19; Pandemic; Description The COVID-19 pandemic has hit all of humankind severely. It hit the poor, the migrants, and the Black community more than others. However, certain groups have been “double disadvantaged” — affected by the pandemic more than others due to their social status. According to […]
Subject Military General, Nobleman Description Right from childhood, Abram Petrovich was unique and a marvel. In a reiteration of Albert Einstein’s wise sayings, Abram took an unconventional path, not meant for crowds, but singled out for extraordinary beings. This led him to places that none of his kindred […]
Subject Library; Baking show; Youtube channel Description Owen Dodson is soft-spoken, has a charming smile and is an outstanding baker. Oh, and he’s just 13. “My older brother took a cooking class when I was in preschool,” Owen said, “and I wanted to make delicious foods like that, […]
Subject Georgia State University; Chris “Ludacris” Bridges; Honorary Degree Description Georgia State University on Wednesday presented rapper, actor, entrepreneur and former student Chris “Ludacris” Bridges an honorary degree during commencement exercises at Center Parc Stadium. Creator Andrea Jones Vice PresidentPublic Relations and Marketing Communications Source https://news.gsu.edu/2022/05/04/georgia-state-presents-honorary-degree-to-multiplatinum-grammy-award-winning-rapper-actor-ludacris Publisher news.gsu.edu […]
Subject Inventor, Chemical Engineer Description Norbert Rillieux remains the engineer who revolutionized sugar processing by inventing the multiple-effect vacuum evaporator in the 19th century. He earned recognition as a prime architect of the modern sugar industry. A biochemistry professor Isaac Asimov once said, “Science can amuse and fascinate […]
Subject Captain America; Sam Wilson; Superhuman Description Marvel reveals how the new Captain America Sam Wilson is just as strong as Steve Rogers, even without using the famous Super-Solder Serum. Creator BY JOSHUA ISAAK Source https://screenrant.com/captain-america-sam-wilson-superhero-fitness-level-explained/ Publisher screenrant.com File
Subject Primetime Anchor; Birmingham; Art Franklin Description t’s not the end for Art Franklin. It’s only the beginning. Franklin, the first Black man to anchor a primetime news broadcast in Birmingham, signed off from CBS 42 for the last time on Friday. He said he will remain in […]
Subject Inventor; Elijah McCoy; The Real McCoy; Google Description Pull up Google on Monday, and you’ll see a doodle of a Black man next to a stack of patents, gazing at an old-fashioned train. That’s Elijah McCoy, the revolutionary Black inventor who was born 178 years ago today. […]
