Source: Thaddaeus McAdams / Getty Earlier this year T.I. ‘s sister Antoinette “Precious” Harris Chapman passed away and now the rapper is honoring her legacy with a new scholarship program. Partnering with VH1 and the United Negro College Fund, T.I. announced the Precious Chapman Scholarship Fund during the annual Dear Mama: A Love Letter To Mama ceremony. “My sister Precious was a single mother, who worked to make life better for her children and everyone she encountered,” he said, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution . “In the spirit of that, we are awarding a deserving student a scholarship in my sister’s name.” The site reports that this year’s $25,000 prize went to Tierani Scott, who is a single mother and junior at Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Arkansas. May Precious rest in peace. Photo: Getty
Source: Thaddaeus McAdams / Getty Earlier this year T.I. ‘s sister Antoinette “Precious” Harris Chapman passed away and now the rapper is honoring her legacy with a new scholarship program. Partnering with VH1 and the United Negro College Fund, T.I. announced the Precious Chapman Scholarship Fund during the annual Dear Mama: A Love Letter To Mama ceremony. “My sister Precious was a single mother, who worked to make life better for her children and everyone she encountered,” he said, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution . “In the spirit of that, we are awarding a deserving student a scholarship in my sister’s name.” The site reports that this year’s $25,000 prize went to Tierani Scott, who is a single mother and junior at Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Arkansas. May Precious rest in peace. Photo: Getty
Source: Jason Miller / Getty LeBron And Lonzo Talk About Magic Johnson Leaving The Lakers The latest episode of LeBron James’ The Shop dropped on HBO last night, and if we can all agree on one thing, it’s that these episodes need to be waaaay longer than 30 minutes. This installment of the beloved barbershop series included guests Travis Scott, Pharrell Williams, Seth Rogen, Don Cheadle, Paul Rivera, Jimmy Iovine, DeAndre Hopkins, and Lonzo Ball, who all came together to talk about winning awards, how newer generations function, and the college admissions scandal. During the episode, LeBron recalled his reaction to finding out that Magic Johnson had resigned from his position for the Lakers, revealing that he’s the one who broke the news to his teammate Lonzo. Check out the clip down below to hear how the two ballers’ reactions differed after hearing the shocking news:
Source: Jason Miller / Getty LeBron And Lonzo Talk About Magic Johnson Leaving The Lakers The latest episode of LeBron James’ The Shop dropped on HBO last night, and if we can all agree on one thing, it’s that these episodes need to be waaaay longer than 30 minutes. This installment of the beloved barbershop series included guests Travis Scott, Pharrell Williams, Seth Rogen, Don Cheadle, Paul Rivera, Jimmy Iovine, DeAndre Hopkins, and Lonzo Ball, who all came together to talk about winning awards, how newer generations function, and the college admissions scandal. During the episode, LeBron recalled his reaction to finding out that Magic Johnson had resigned from his position for the Lakers, revealing that he’s the one who broke the news to his teammate Lonzo. Check out the clip down below to hear how the two ballers’ reactions differed after hearing the shocking news:
N early 70 years ago World War II veteran Elizabeth Barker Johnson was faced with a tough decision. She had to choose between attending her college graduation at the risk of losing her job or going to work. Johnson—who was a teacher at the time—chose her job and sadly missed out on the opportunity to walk across the stage at the Winston-Salem State University commencement ceremony and receive her degree. According to the Winston-Salem Journal , the North Carolina-based institution reached out to Johnson and invited her to attend their upcoming graduation. 99-year-old will finally get to participate in graduation 70 years after earning her degree from @WSSURAMS @wssualumni https://t.co/Xdsouqvz12 — Winston-SalemJournal (@JournalNow) May 3, 2019 Johnson, 99, was a part of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion of the Women’s Army Corps. The group was the only all-Black woman battalion that served overseas during WW II. She was stationed in England. After returning home, she became the first woman to attend Winston-Salem State University under the GI Bill. Johnson earned her teaching degree from the university in 1949. After finishing school, she quickly landed a job in education, but unfortunately due to work restrictions she was unable to attend her graduation. “I couldn’t get anyone to substitute for me back then, so I had to miss my graduation. It was terrible,” she told the news outlet. While celebrating her birthday with loved ones at a retirement community in Hickory last Thursday, she was surprised with a WSSU graduation cap and gown along with an invitation to walk across the stage during their May 10 commencement ceremony. Johnson says she’s humbled by the honor and her family members are nothing short of proud. “That’s going to be probably the highest honor of her life,” said her son David Johnson . “The fact that she gets to graduate now, after all this time, is going to melt her heart. She deserves it.” WSSU Chancellor Elwood Robinson says the university is inspired by her journey and is excited to give her this special opportunity 70 years later. Congresswoman Virginia Foxx recently paid homage to Johnson for her service, impact, and influence in North Carolina on the U.S. House Floor. SEE ALSO: Teen Becomes St. Thomas High School’s First-Ever Black Valedictorian Philando Castile’s Mother Pays Off Lunch Debt For High School Students In Minnesota [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3851716″ overlay=”true”]
We might have a full-blown pageant enthusiast in the White House , but even so, beauty-based competitions no longer occupy a place at the forefront of our national consciousness. Every once in a while, however, a contestant comes along that captures the hearts and minds of the American public. On Thursday night, 28-year-old attorney Chelsie Kryst was crowned Miss USA 2019. What might be even more impressive, however, is that she managed to win over even the most cynical tweeters. Chelsie was crowned by her predecessor, Miss USA 2018 Sarah Rose Summers, in a ceremony hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey. Pageant experts say she likely secured her victory with her articulate response when asked to describe millennials: “I would say that my generation is innovative,” Kryst told the judges. “I’m standing here in Nevada, in the state that has the first majority female legislature in this entire country. Mine is the first generation to have that forward-looking mindset that has inclusivity, diversity, and strength and empowered women,” she added. “I’m looking forward to continued progress with my generation.” The recipient of both a law degree and an MBA from Wake Forest University, Kryst is a civil rights litigation attorney who’s licensed to practice law in both South Carolina and North Carolina. She’s also a former Division I athlete, having competed in track and field during her college years. If you’re already blown away and wondering how Kryst has managed to cram all of this into a single lifetime, buckle in because there’s more to come. Chelsie is also the founder and chief contributor of the fashion site White Collar Glam. “Blogging about fashion in the workplace is important to me because I want women to be armed for the workplace in clothing that will put us in the best possible position to achieve success,” she says. With her win at the Miss USA competition, Kryst is now set to represent America in the Miss Universe pageant held later this year. She says she intends to put her legal career on hold and move to New York City in preparation. That’s also a good excuse to dodge the White House invitation that’s heading her way as we speak. “No time for Big Macs, Mr. President! I have a competition to prepare for!”
Source: Rob Rich/ WENN / WENN Aoki Lee Simmons Admits She Let Harvard Acceptance Get To Her Head Just a few weeks ago we were congratulating Aoki Lee Simmons for being admitted to Harvard, but it appears that she allowed her new Ivy League status to go to her head. Earlier this week Aoki posted an essay on humility, revealing her mother had to take her down a notch because her big brains were giving her a HUGE head…. View this post on Instagram A short essay on humility, for someone trying their best to have some #spreadkindness (make sure you swipe cause if you don’t the essay makes no sense ) Love yourself, admit your mistakes, and grow like the awesome tree you are! #reflect #foodforthought A post shared by Aoki Lee Simmons (@aokileesimmons) on Apr 30, 2019 at 9:37pm PDT “I was more Harvard than John Harvard himself,” Aoki recalls, “and I was excited out of my mind, I was dabbing, I was whipping, I was Milly rocking, I was singing the fresh prince theme song….. Until my mom took me down a peg with lecture on humility, being a braggart and attracting the evil eye. My reaction was horrendous to ay the least, I pouted, I teared up, I accused her of being jealous, I accused her of not understanding how the college process works (hint: she totally did since she supported me and my sister through it and went to a fantastic college herself). I went off to my room to rage about how my mom ruins everything and kills my vibes and all those other teen complaints. I called my Dad to complain about how unfair my mom was being, and he told me he’d been wanting to say what she said for months. Which shocked me because I usually count on my Dad to be on my side, so hearing that confirmed the worst, my mom might be right. So then I started crying, really really hard.” Sounds a wee bit spoiled brattish — but at least she’s admitting she was wrong. We also loved that Aoki opened up about being disappointed about being deferred at Yale. We think it’s so great that Aoki realized the error of her ways AND that her mother kept it real with her. There are far too many insufferable little privileged princesses running around Beverly Hills whose mothers encourage that behavior. It’s a great picture of the kind of mom Kimora is riiiight?! When is the last time you needed a friend or family member to help you stay grounded?
Source: Daniele Venturelli / Getty Idris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre’s Moroccan wedding was a ceremony straight out of the the folds of a fairytale. Idris looked dapper in a custom black Ozwald Boateng suit, while Sabrina, styled by Law Roach, stunned in a Vera Wang dress. According to People , Sabrina paid homage to her hubby with a special embroidery on her dress, “This train carries no wrong do-ers,” which is a saying tattooed on Idris’ forearm. View this post on Instagram Congratulations to newlyweds #IdrisElba and #SabrinaDhowre who exchanged vows in Morocco on April 26 2019. Celebrations were spread over three days in Marrakech. See more in the world exclusive in the July 2019 issue of #BritishVogue. Photographed by @SeanThomas_Photo. A post shared by British Vogue (@britishvogue) on Apr 27, 2019 at 2:10am PDT Sabrina’s off-the-shoulder cathedral-length gown was embellished with hand-placed macramé lace. View this post on Instagram A first look at @SabrinaDhowre’s classic off-the-shoulder, A-line gown custom-made by @VeraWangGang, with make-up by @CTilburyMakeUp and hair by @LuanaB.Hair. See more of the world exclusive of #SabrinaDhowre and #IdrisElba’s wedding celebrations in the upcoming July 2019 issue of #BritishVogue. Photographed by @SeanThomas_Photo. A post shared by British Vogue (@britishvogue) on Apr 27, 2019 at 1:25am PDT After the ceremony, Sabrina changed into another custom Vera Wang gown with macramé lace and crystal and pearl embroidery. Idris proposed to Sabrina months before at a private screening for his movie Yardie out of fear he would have to wait until after Valentine’s Day to pop the question. “It was like two days before Valentine’s and I had this ring in my pocket, it was burning a hole,” Idris explained to Ellen DeGeneres. “And then Valentine’s came and she had to fly somewhere, so there was a likelihood I wasn’t going to see her on Valentine’s Day. So I made this movie, and Sab was on the set every day. She knew the whole crew. So at the screening, it was a private screening for the cast and crew, and I just dropped to one knee. It was very nerve-wracking.” Congrats to the lovely couple. RELATED STORIES: Jumped The Broom! Idris Elba Is Officially Off The Market British Pound Cakes: Idris Elba & Sabrina Dhowre’s Romantic Vacation Is Serving Real Body Goals [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”2806840″ overlay=”true”]
Source: MIGOS / n/a Birthday Bash ATL 2019 is just around the corner and it’s one of those cultural events you CAN NOT MISS. To prove it, we’ve highlighted some of the main reasons why you can’t miss Birthday Bash Weekend 2019. CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS _____ 1. We’re Back At State Farm Arena! Yeah that’s right this year’s Birthday Bash will be back at State Farm Arena! The lights shine brighter at the home of the Atlanta Hawks and Birthday Bash will be bigger than ever, with so many artists that have been announced and surprises!!! RELATED: FIRST ARTIST ANNOUNCED: Birthday Bash ATL 2019 June 15th ____ 2. The Lineup features some of Atlanta’s best & as well as the nation’s hottest artist! Anyone who has hot right now and on the radio, will be at Birthday Bash Weekend! This year’s lineup not only features ATL representers such as the Migos, Lil Baby, Lloyd and Jacquees but the hottest female rapper out right now, Megan Thee Stallion will be representing Houston and Dallas Texas’ own Yella Beezy will be hitting the stage and more! ______ 3. The Block Party Is Back! Free! Free! Free! Before the big show at State Farm Arena the free Block Party at Centennial Olympic Park will kick off from 12pm to 5pm. The block party will feature vendors, interactive booths, art installations plus performances from some of the hottest up and coming artist around the country! RELATED: FIRST ARTIST ANNOUNCED: Birthday Bash ATL 2019 June 15th _____ 4. Downtown Atlanta This year’s Birthday Bash Weekend will take place solely in Downtown Atlanta! Nearby sights include the College Football Hall of Fame, the Georgia Aquarium and the Center for Civil and Human Rights. Not only can enjoy everything Birthday Bash Weekend but also enjoy everything the city has to offer. ______ 5. The hottest DJs and Personalities in the city! You hear them everyday on your radio well here is your chance to experience the HOT 107.9 team in full effect! The DJs will be spinning at both the Block Party and Birthday Bash plus your favorite host such as Reec, Mz. Shyneka, The Durtty Boyz and B High will be your MCs all weekend long!! CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS
Source: Nigel Degraff / Nigel Degraff Shannon Sharpe Talks Home Depot Retool Your School HBCU ‘s are the pride of Black academia in America and often times they are not as privileged to have the funding that other PWI’s do. Fortunately, companies like Home Depot are not only aware of that issue, but they’re willing to do something about it. Monday afternoon in Atlanta, Shannon Sharpe, Rickey Smiley, and Laz Alonso linked up with the good folks at Home Depot for the $500,000 giveaway finale of the company’s Retool Your School campaign. Source: Nigel Degraff / Nigel Degraff Nine HBCU’s were awarded $50,000 a piece to rejuvenate parts of the campus that are in need. In order to receive the money, each college had to come up with a campaign to tally the most votes from consumers and one school secured the bag with the first ever “Campaign of the Year Award”. BOSSIP got a chance to speak to Super Bowl Champion and NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe at the event and got some insight on how he got involved and what his HBCU, Savannah State University, means to him: BOSSIP : How did you first get involved with Home Depot Retool Your School? Shannon Sharpe : Anytime it’s something to help historically Black college, I want to be involved. I went to an HBCU understand the economic hardships that a lot of these institutions face and Home Depot is doing a really good thing today. The Shannon Sharpe you see here was cultivated at Savannah from 1986-1989 I had some great professors and doctors who cared about me and help me find out about myself. This is my chance to pay Savannah State back and those professors who took time to instill wisdom and knowledge in me. I wish we could have a $20 million endowment like Harvard but this is a really good opportunity for myself, Rickey (Smiley) who went to Alabama State, to give back. I don’t think a lot of people realize that I went to an HBCU. Most times they assume if you went to the NFL or played professional sports that you went to Notre Dame or Michigan or Nebraska or something like that. BOSSIP : What advice would you give high school athletes who want to play professionally but are afraid that they won’t get the exposure at an HBCU that they would at a PWI? SS : When I went to Savannah State my college coach, Bill Davis, God rest his soul, told me “Son, if you’re good, they’ll find you.” Because I was gonna transfer to the University of Miami, but I believed I was that good. I believed the NFL would find me. I believed that once I got to the NFL I would show that my skill set was as good or better than all those guys. I’m a “prove it” type of guy, ok, you don’t have to believe me. Source: Nigel Degraff / Nigel Degraff None of this would be happening without Home Depot Senior Marketing Manager Melissa Brown. Her vision to make this campaign a success and her love of HBCUs has created an incredible opportunity for our beloved schools to look their best and represent themselves proudly. Special shout out to the Westlake High School marching band who pulled up to keep the packed auditorium entertained.
