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Rick Ross won’t sign a female rapper because he thinks he’s “gotta f**k a couple times” first
Breaking News: Hip-hop doesn’t like women. Rick Ross appeared on The Breakfast Club to dish his thoughts on all the happenings in hip-hop culture. Eventually, the interview took a turn inwards and focused on Rozay and his own MMG label.
Roxane Gay Becomes Marvel’s First Ever Black Female Comic Book Writer
Roxane Gay will be the first ever black female writer for Marvel Comics. Yeah, we know, it’s 2016 and wild that it’s taken this long. But we’re going to focus on celebrating the long overdue achievement. Gay will be teaming up with Ta-Nehisi Coates for a separate story in Marvel’s current Black Panther run. It will specifically […]
Tara Walker becomes New Jersey’s first black female firefighter
Tara Walker made history on Friday when she became the first black female firefighter for the New Jersey City Fire Department. In the department’s entire 143-history, there has never been an African-American female on the squad.
Vice Admiral makes history, becomes first 4-star female admiral
In December, it was announced that Michelle Howard would become the Navy’s first female to receive a fourth star ranking of full admiral. Howard’s ranking became official on Tuesday when she said goodbye to her position as Vice Admiral.
First Lady: ‘U.S. is ready for a female president’
First lady Michelle Obama says that America is ready for a female president. The comments came during an interview with Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts.
Erika Hayes James becomes Emory Business School’s first black female dean
Erika Hayes James will make history by becoming Emory’s Goizueta Business School’s first African-American female dean. The appointment is the first of its kind among top business school programs.
Towson University Debate Team becomes first black female pair to win championship
Ameena Ruffing and Korey Johnson made history by becoming the first black female pair to take home the Cross Examination Debate Association national championship last week.
Woman makes history by becoming college’s first African American female president
Joanne Berger-Sweeney, Ph.D., has made history by becoming the first African American, and female president of Trinity College. Members of the College’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously in favor of the decision.
‘Saturday Night Live’ hires first black female cast member in 7 years
After a swarm of backlash about the cast’s lack of diversity when it comes to women of color, the hit sketch comedy Saturday Night Live has hired its first black female cast member in 7 years. Sasheer Zamata has joined the long list of famous comedians such as Chevy Chase, John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd who originally […]
Vice Admiral Michelle Howard becomes first 4-star female admiral
Vice Admiral Michelle Howard made history when she became the first female in the Navy to receive a fourth star ranking of full admiral. Howard currently serves as deputy chief of naval operations for operations, plans and strategy. President Obama nominated Howard for the ranking.
17 Year-Old Rochelle Ballantyne Poised To Become First African American Female Chess Master
Should she win matches during next month’s World Youth Chess Championships in Slovenia, 17 year-old Rochelle Ballantyne will become the first African American female chess master. Hats off to you, Rochelle. Best of luck from the BYP!
Ava Duvernay is First Black Female to Win Best Director at Sundance
Ava Duvernay is now the first black women to win best director at the Sundance Film Festival. Her film Middle Of Nowhere won the prize, beating out some very stiff competition. Check out the trailer for Middle Of Nowhere at BlackYouthProject.com / @BlackYouthProj