Category: Black Excellence
Veteran civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., age 84, has been hospitalized and is under medical observation in Chicago after his long-standing neurodegenerative condition worsened, his organization confirmed on Wednesday. According to a statement from the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the Chicago-based civil rights organization Jackson founded, his condition was confirmed in April of this […]
1. Tristan Walker – Redefining Grooming for Black Men Founder of Bevel and Walker & Company Brands, Tristan Walker remains a leader in men’s grooming innovation. His brand continues to expand globally in 2025, setting a new standard for inclusivity in personal care while empowering future entrepreneurs of color through mentorship and venture investments. 2. […]
Halle Berry: Breaking Barriers and Redefining Hollywood Beauty Halle Maria Berry was born on August 14, 1966, in Cleveland, Ohio. Raised by her single mother, Judith Ann Hawkins, Halle learned early the values of independence and self-belief, traits that would define her rise in an industry not always welcoming to women who looked like her. […]
Viola Davis: A Legacy of Power, Purpose, and Unmatched Talent Viola Davis stands among the greatest actors of her generation, a performer whose emotional depth, authenticity, and resilience have reshaped Hollywood’s standards. Born on August 11, 1965, in St. Matthews, South Carolina, and raised in Central Falls, Rhode Island, Davis’ rise to fame is a […]
Angela Bassett: The Queen of Black Excellence in Film and Beyond Angela Evelyn Bassett, born on August 16, 1958, in New York City and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida, has long been a symbol of strength, talent, and sophistication in Hollywood. A graduate of Yale University, where she earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees […]
