Deidre Montague

Students now have the option of taking a pilot AP African American course throughout the United States. As the school year begins, some high school students have the option of taking a pilot Advanced Placement course in African American Studies,…

23-year-old rapper GloRilla is making history as the first signed female artist to Yo Gotti’s label CMG, and she’s not slowing down yet. This rising artist is creating music that will cement her legacy in the rap game for years to come. Music…

A legendary HBCU and an iconic fashion brand are coming together for a one-of-a-kind collaboration. Jumpman, Jumpman, Jumpman – that brand’s up to something! Highly ranked historically Black university (HBCU) Howard University and The Jordan Brand…

A true queen is using her royal influence to positively impact the next generation of princesses to come You might recognize this queen from our Girls United web series Girls United Beautiful Possibilities when she was a curious young mind learning…

The mega-hit video game franchise Grand Theft Auto has officially announced its first playable female protagonist – and she’s a woman of color. She will make her debut as the first woman to be included in the game to not be beaten, asked for sex, or…

On July 21, leading video streaming platform YouTube made an announcement via Twitter that they will strive to remove any content that gives directions for “unsafe abortion methods or promotes false claims about abortion safety under our medical…

Ring, ring, the doctor is in! Recently, Afrobeats singer Tiwa Savage received an honorary degree from the University of Kent in Canterbury, England. Modern Ghana reports that the Nigerian singer previously completed a degree in Accounting at the…

Toni Chester, the 17-year-old niece of the rapper Trina was fatally shot in Miami, Florida. Family members told Local 10 that Chester was with her boyfriend, who was also reportedly shot. Her relatives also told CBS Miami that Chester was walking…

“We are taking actions to do better. We are committed to making this right,” the post read. The internet is heated, as there is a viral video making the rounds on social media of two Black girls being rejected by one of the beloved Sesame Street…

Alena Analeigh Wicker will be attending the University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine. Black girls really rock! While most teenagers are indulging in makeup, shopping sprees, and TikTok, this one teen is hitting the books and…

Members of the Winston-Salem State University Powerhouse Red and White cheerleading team had the experience of a lifetime as stars in the music video for Ciara’s latest song “JUMP,” reports FOX 8. WSSU News said the linkup between Ciara and the…

American basketball star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to drug charges in a court near Moscow on Thursday, according to her lawyer, as reported by The New York Times. As previously reported by Girls United, the 31-year-old star athlete was arrested…

Former POTUS Barack Obama and ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ star Shea Coulee also shared their thoughts. Many are speaking out in response to The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which takes away the constitutional right to abortion after…

The Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines have now officially cleared for emergency use in young children. On June 17, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded the authorizations for the vaccines to include children as young as 6…

A local Texas teen absolutely slayed her prom look this year! Dallas fashionista Gabby Matsuoka honored one of her favorite artists, Michael Jackson, for the big high school dance. In photos, she’s seen posing in a sparkling navy blue gown with gold…

On June 14, it was reported that a Russian court has extended the pretrial detention of the W.N.B.A. player Brittney Griner on drug smuggling charges until July 2. This pushes her jail stint past the four month mark. The New York Times reports The…

U.S. gymnasts filed a lawsuit against the FBI for their failure to stop former physician Larry Nassar after they were informed he was sexually abusing team members. Team U.S. Olympic gymnasts have brought a lawsuit against the FBI for more than $1…

Mariel Semonte Orr, the rapper known as “Trouble” or “Skoob,” has passed away at the age of 34. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Rockdale County sheriff’s deputies’ found him lying on the floor at the Lake St. James Apartments around 3:20…

When I heard about the Buffalo shooting, I was really disheartened. Hearing that this 18-year-old shooter was influenced by the “Great Replacement” theory, brought tears to my eyes for the families and friends of the beautiful ten individuals whose…

Following the outrage regarding the police department’s handling of Smith-Fields’ case, the mayor of New Haven decided to place Detective Angel Llanos on leave. The detective who did not let the family of Lauren Smith-Fields know of her death has had…