Good News

Seasoned actor LeVar Burton will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the first annual Children’s & Family Emmy Award ceremony happening later this year for his decades of work in Hollywood, highlighted by a career-defining role as Kunta Kinte in the iconic miniseries 'Roots.'

Jackson State University received a $50,000 donation from one of its alumni.

Chance the Rapper distributed 1,500 free meals in Chicago in celebration of his 29th birthday.

NBA star Stephen Curry is on a mission to diversify the sport of golf through a new initiative.

Retired NFL running back Marshawn Lynch is now part-owner of the NHL's Seattle Kraken team.

NBA player Udonis Haslem has launched a grant program for BIPOC-owned businesses in his hometown of Miami.

Comedian Chris Tucker surprised a Georgia-based high school choir with a donation to help them reach their fundraising goal to perform at Carnegie Hall.

This is the first time the vice president was able to attend an Easter service in person due to COVID-19. 

Serena Williams has joined forces with the company Karat to increase the representation of Black engineers in tech.

The Library of Congress’ 2022 National Recording Registry inductees included albums created by Alicia Keys, A Tribe Called Quest and Wu-Tang Clan.