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Source: BET News Published: March 20, 2026 BET’s weekly Good Black News roundup for the week of March 17–20 highlights three major milestones for Black excellence: Ryan Coogler became only the second Black writer in Oscar history to win Best Original Screenplay, following Jordan Peele; Michael B. Jordan claimed his first Academy Award for Best […]
Source: NPR / AP (via Oaklandside) Published: March 15, 2026 Ryan Coogler’s Sinners won four Oscars at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026, including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan, Best Original Screenplay for Ryan Coogler, Best Cinematography for Autumn Durald Arkapaw, and Best Original Score for Ludwig Göransson. Jordan became the sixth […]
From escaping slavery to building a sanctuary. Reverend Thomas James founded Rochester’s first AME Zion Church in 1831, creating a spiritual home that doubled as a powerhouse for the Underground Railroad. A minister, publisher, and fearless abolitionist, his life was a masterclass in resistance.
Nicole Cosby, 46, and her daughter Kaiya King, 22, recently shared a milestone moment—graduating together from Alabama State University. Cosby, earning a Bachelor of Science in Social Work, had paused her college education in 2001 due to mental health challenges but returned in 2023 with a renewed purpose. Her journey back was driven by a […]
This week’s highlights in Black excellence include civil rights attorney Fred Gray being honored with a statue in Montgomery, Alabama. In Memphis, rapper GloRilla announced her first hometown concert, the “Glo Bash,” for July. Former NBA player Nate Robinson celebrated a lifesaving kidney donation from a fan who saw a PSA at a football game. […]
The 97th Academy Awards celebrated Black talent with historic wins and unforgettable performances. While few Oscars were awarded to Black entertainers, stars like Cynthia Erivo, Doja Cat, and Queen Latifah made a lasting impact on stage. Paul Tazewell made history as the first Black man to win Best Costume Design for his work on Wicked, […]
What do you get when a former member of the USA National Gymnastics Teams scores a 9.95 for a floor routine set to a hip-hop melody? The Answer is #BlackExcellence Last week UCLA gymnast Nia Dennis went viral after the University tweeted a video of her performance, which she named “The Culture”. This is what […]
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