Posts by Kayla Grant
On point: 7 Black dance companies to watch for performances
Since the creation of “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker” in 1954 at the New York City Ballet, there has never been a Black ballerina in the principal role of Marie —…
Read MoreLarry Scott-Walker supports gay Black men through THRIVE
Larry Scott-Walker is the executive director and co-founder of Transforming HIV Resentments into Victories Everlasting Support Services Inc. Shortly after coming to grips with his sexual orientation, the Baltimore native was…
Read MoreMelody Maddox becomes 1st female sheriff in Georgia county
On Dec. 1, 2019, Chief Deputy Melody Maddox will make history as the first female to assume the position of sheriff in DeKalb County, Georgia. She will replace Sheriff Jeff…
Read MoreHow Hakika Wise stretched her last $500 to build a successful business
Hakika Wise is an entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Kika Stretch Studios, a business she started with her last $500 and a desire to help people improve their…
Read MoreEntrepreneur Asia Hamilton creates space for Black artists to show work
In her 20 year career as a photographic artist, Asia Hamilton cultivated a talent for capturing raw composition as a reflection of her authenticity. The Detroit, Michigan, native specializes in…
Read MoreHow trailblazer Dorothy Butler Gilliam paved the way for Black journalists
Dorothy Butler Gilliam was the first Black female reporter at The Washington Post. The Memphis, Tennessee, native arrived at The Post in 1961 after graduating with a master’s degree in…
Read MoreLena Waithe and AT&T are mentoring a diverse new generation of filmmakers
In celebration of the third year of the AT&T Filmmaker Mentorship Program, the black carpet was rolled out on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. The event premiered five short films written…
Read MoreCounselor Teresa L. Quarker Smith discusses sexual assault and women’s safety
With homecoming festivities, sports events, house parties and other social activities happening on campuses at historically Black colleges and universities, personal safety is a concern among some female undergraduates. Rolling…
Read MoreRape survivor Elle Clarke hopes her story helps Black women heal and thrive
Safety is a concern for many young women. Elle Clarke knows that only too well. In her 20s, she worked for five years as a detective in Nassau, Bahamas, putting…
Read MoreGospel singer Isaac Carree re-emerges after hiatus with ‘No Risk … No Reward’
After taking a six-year break from the music industry, Isaac Carree released a new single in August titled “HER,” which will be featured on his forthcoming album, No Risk…No Reward.…
Read MoreBest-dressed ‘Hotties’ at the Megan Thee Stallion concert
The “Hotties” came out in droves and ready to twerk. Hotties — the name Megan Thee Stallion calls her fanbase — is a term for the “hot boys” and “hot…
Read MoreConocoPhillips elevates its focus on diversity and inclusion with HBCU students
ConocoPhillips has elevated its focus on diversity and inclusion by recruiting students at one of the nation’s public historically Black universities for the company’s information technology, supply chain and finance…
Read MoreActress Raven-Symoné set to guest star in live Disney TV special
Actress Raven-Symoné will guest star on the Disney special “Just Roll With It: You Decide LIVE!” on Friday, Oct 4, 2019. During the special, TV viewers watching across the country will…
Read MoreBahamian students arrive at Hampton University with help from JetBlue (video)
JetBlue Airways provided free flights to Virginia for 46 students from the University of the Bahamas-North campus who were affected by Hurricane Dorian so they can attend Hampton University this…
Read More‘Nupe’ Tobie Windham stars with Raven-Symoné in live interactive Disney special
Actor Tobie Windham is one of the stars of Disney’s comedy series “Just Roll With It.” The Birmingham, Alabama, native fell in love with acting at 12 years old after…
Read MoreHampton University, JetBlue step up for the Bahamas; 5 Hampton alumni to know
Hampton University announced that it will provide free admission, tuition, and room and board during its fall semester to 46 students from the University of the Bahamas-North campus who were…
Read MoreTop eBay and Airbnb execs urge RIDE participants to ‘go for it’
Leaders at two of the country’s top companies urged participants at rolling out’s 2019 RIDE Conference to explore and embrace the latest technological advances. In its third year, the RIDE…
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