- Saving lives. Southern University — an HBCU in Baton Rouge, Louisiana — made history by graduating its largest-ever group of Black male nursing students. Research shows Black patients are more likely to have better health outcomes when treated by Black practitioners. The 33 graduates mark an important step toward progress in closing the racial divide in health care.
- Laila Edwards keeps making history. The University of Wisconsin star is set to become the first Black woman to represent Team USA in hockey at the Olympics during the 2026 games in Milan, Italy.
- “Sinners” keeps reaching new heights. Ryan Coogler’s bluesy vampire epic led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards, setting a record for the most in Oscar history. The nominations include Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan.
- Creating second chances. Kerwin Pittman knows firsthand how difficult it can be to thrive after spending time in prison. Now, he’s the first formerly incarcerated person in U.S. history to purchase a decommissioned prison, which he is transforming into the Recidivism Reduction Campus. The campus will serve individuals transitioning home from jail and prison by providing trauma-informed care, transitional residency, workforce development, job placement, and more.