Uplifting Videos

Khalia Braswell fell in love with computers in the fourth grade and decided to pursue a career in technology. She interned at top companies including Wells Fargo, Deloitte, Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, and Apple to name a few. She last worked full time as a UX Engineer, creating the experiences of the Apple products […]

When learning the Heimlich maneuver can save the life of a loved one, friend, or a classmate! The uplifting news this week is about Kori Scott, a 9-year-old East Orange, New Jersey third-grader, who  saved the life of her friend by using the Heimlich maneuver. Kori was eating lunch with her friend when she began […]

In 2016, Rodney Smith founded the nonprofit lawn care program in his hometown of Huntsville, Alabama. The Raising Men Lawn Care Service helps young people give back to their communities. There are currently over 130 kids in this program all over the US; as well as Canada, Bermuda and the UK. The program provides lawn […]

Do you remember growing up and not finding dolls that look like you? Well, 11-year-old Zoe Terry hopes to change that for today’s youth with her doll collection and doll-themed social programs that teach self-love and inclusion. Learn more about Zoe Terry’s story above. READ MORE STORIES ON BLACKAMERICAWEB.COM: SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER: 

Siblings Hannah and Charlie Lucas teamed up to create a possibly life-saving app called The Not OK app after Hannah was diagnosed with a condition that causes her to faint. Learn all about their story in the video above. READ MORE STORIES ON BLACKAMERICAWEB.COM: SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER: 

  Rhonda Willingham is pouring good back into her community after years of being a part of its struggles. Learn all about her Dallas-based organization Making It Count, Helping The Homeless above. READ MORE STORIES ON BLACKAMERICAWEB.COM: SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER: 

Thanks to Frederick Joseph, a lucky group of children from Harlem, New York are going to see Black Panther. READ MORE STORIES ON BLACKAMERICAWEB.COM: SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER:   

Two brothers are headed to Sesame Street after one of them goes viral after remaking a rap song for extra credit for a college course.  Learn all about it above! READ MORE STORIES ON BLACKAMERICAWEB.COM: SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER:   

Brennon Jones’ Haircut 4 Homeless has turned into a bonafide neighborhood barbershop with a weekly plan to continue his outreach initiatives in the homeless community. Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Sign Up For Our Newsletter!

Move over Simply Lemonade, there is a new drink in town.. and it was founded by kids! Brown Boys Lemonade is owned and operated by brothers, 10-year-old Anthony and 6-year-old Ja’Den Anderson out of Atlanta, Georgia. https://www.instagram.com/p/BbSfMlDgXWj/?taken-by=brownboyslemonade   Learn how they turned not receiving a new video game into a successful business above.   https://www.instagram.com/p/BbUuDULA8d_/?taken-by=brownboyslemonade […]

Kheris Rogers didn’t allow bullies to tear her down instead she used their negativity to launch a brand that celebrates and teaches people to love the skin they are in. Learn more about her clothing line in the video above! Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Sign Up For Our Newsletter!

Retired Houston executive Reggie Van Lee is putting a new meaning behind the song We Are Family since he has his sisters, brother-in-laws and more with him in a 20,000 square foot mansion he built just for them. Learn more about Mr. Lee’s huge gift above! Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Sign Up For […]