New Yellowstone Spin-off Series Dramatizes Life of Historic Black U.S. Marshall Bass Reeves in the Wild West
The new spinoff stars David Oyelowo and Dennis Quaid, while Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan is once again taking the lead.
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U.S. Warship Renamed After Robert Smalls, a Former Slave Turned Civil War Hero
Conscripted in 1862 to serve as the pilot of a Confederate steamer at Charleston, he executed a daring escape out of Charleston harbor.
CNN Hero: Man Helps Barbers Fill Their Shops with Books to Help Kids Find Excitement in Reading
His non-profit, Barbershop Books, has delivered 50,000 books to more than 200 barbershops in predominantly black neighborhoods in 24 states.
Black Prima Ballerina Dances Her Way to the Top, and Into History
Misty Copeland became the first African-American woman named principal dancer in the American Ballet Theater's 75-year history.
FDA Approves Cure for Sickle Cell Disease, the First Treatment to Use Gene-Editing Tool CRISPR
CRISPR edits the genetic code of the body's own stem cells to treat conditions that arise from defective or mutated genes.
Rosa Parks Officially Honored With Memorial Statue in Montgomery 64 Years After Her Iconic Protest
On December 1st, 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white man—now she is being honored with her very own statue.
Descendants of Slaves and Slave-Owners Are Bonding at South Carolina Plantation Where They Share Their Painful Past
Together, white and African-American descendants use the plantation location of their families' painful past to learn from it and create healing friendships.
Band-Aid Announces It Will Finally Make Bandages for Darker Skin Tones
Band-Aid announced last week that it will be expanding its product line to include bandages with a range of skin tones to reflect diversity.
Teen Who Cleaned Up City for 10 Hours After Protest Receives Car and Scholarship as a 'Thank You'
Antonio Gwynn Jr., a teen who spent 10 hours cleaning up Buffalo, NY, after a protest is rewarded with a car and college scholarship
PayPal Commits Over $500 Million to Support Minority-Owned U.S. Businesses
PayPal announced a $530 million commitment to support Black and minority-owned businesses in the U.S., especially those hardest hit by the pandemic.
Bank of America Pledges $1 Billion to Fight Racial Inequality; Apple, Facebook, Verizon Give $10M Each
Bank of America is committing $1 billion over 4 years to Fight Racial Inequality, while Apple, Facebook, Verizon are pledging $10M Each.
She's Starting College at Age 12, With Plans to Be a NASA Engineer
11-year-old Alena Analeigh, from Texas, has set her sights on becoming a NASA engineer of the future.
Honoring The Black Astrophysicist at NASA Whose Innovative Space Telescope is Still on the Moon (1939-2020)
Good News Network looks back on the life and achievements of pioneering Black astrophysicist George Carruthers for Black History Month.
This High Schooler Invented Color-Changing Sutures to Detect Infection
Top 40 finalist at the Science Talent Search and Iowa high schooler Dasia Taylor invented a color-changing suture that detects infection.
Falconry Saves Man from Life of Crime, Now he Helps Birds and At-Risk Youth Take flight
As one of a few Black master falconers in the country, Rodney Stotts conveys a powerful message of healing and inspiration to D.C. youth.
Cardboard Artist Creates Mirror Surrounded By Black Legendary Heroes to Inspire Next Generation of Leaders
For Black History Month, an African-Canadian cardboard artist created a mirror for sale surrounded with faces of Black history heroes.
Youngest Poet Ever to Recite at Presidential Inauguration Beats Speech Impediment to Take Global Stage in D.C.
22-year-old poet Amanda Gorman will be reciting a poem at tomorrow's presidential inauguration, the youngest poet ever to do so.
California Returns Prime Beachfront to Black Heirs After Land Was Taken in 1924 From L.A. Couple
California has righted a historical wrong and returned prime beachfront in the state to its African-American heirs.
Alabama Begins Removing Racist Language From Its Constitution
The Jim Crow amendments in the Alabama Constitution are being removed after a 2020 vote succeeded where two attempts had failed before.
First African American to Win National Spelling Bee Takes Trophy After Just 2 Years' Practice
Zaila Avant-garde has won this years national spelling bee competition in the States, and she did so after just two years' practice.
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