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Meet Jennifer Bates who became the face of a union push at Amazon

Meet Jennifer Bates who became the face of a union push at Amazon

In 2020, Amazon opened a new warehouse in Bessemer, AL. Jennifer Bates believed the warehouse would bring economic growth to the city and got a job there would give her more time to spend with her grandchildren according to CNN. A year later Bates, had no clue she’d end up testifying to Congress about her […]

Meet the Phi Beta Sigma Director Who Appeared in over 150 Films, Clarence Muse

Meet the Phi Beta Sigma Director Who Appeared in over 150 Films, Clarence Muse

Did you know that African American film legend Clarence Muse was a member of Phi Beta Sigma? Muse pledged the Los Angeles Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Clarence Muse was an actor, screenwriter, director, and singer. In addition, he was the first African American to land a starring role in a film. The […]

Meet Chucky Brown, A Sigma Who Holds The NBA Record For Most Teams Played For

Meet Chucky Brown, A Sigma Who Holds The NBA Record For Most Teams Played For

Did you know that Clarence “Chucky” Brown former NBA player is a member of Phi Beta Sigma? Chucky pledged the Xi Zeta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. at North Carolina State University. Chucky Brown is a 6’7 former forward who was drafted to the NBA in 1989. The interesting highlight about Chucky does […]

Veteran and Daughter Meet For the First Time In Over Half a Century After DNA Test

Veteran and Daughter Meet For the First Time In Over Half a Century After DNA Test

An Alabama man has met his long-lost daughter and family members including grandchildren after over 60 years thanks to DNA testing according to WHNT 19. Thomas Williams, 81, celebrated July 4th in Decatur, Alabama, with his 62-year-old daughter Tylin Rosser for the first time. The Marine Corps veteran told the news station that he always […]

Meet The Team Behind Washington, D.C.’s New Black Greek Festival

Meet The Team Behind Washington, D.C.’s New Black Greek Festival

With Black fraternity and sorority picnic season in full swing and the world finally opening up after the pandemic, there is a new BGLO festival planned for Washington, D.C. this year. The Black Greek Festival will host their inaugural “Black Greek Festival Weekend” in Washington, D.C. on July 22-25, 2021, featuring MTV’s Wild ‘N Out’s […]

Meet The 11 Fierce Black Women Headed To The Tokyo Olympics

Meet The 11 Fierce Black Women Headed To The Tokyo Olympics

24-year-old Las Vegas Aces player A’ja Wilson will be joining the women’s U.S. basketball team. The South Carolina native secured a spot on the roster alongside WNBA greats, Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi. During her time at her alma mater, the University of South Carolina, Wilson was a three-time southeastern conference (SEC) Player of the Year.  […]