John Legend is helping create a brighter future for students. According to a news release, the “All of Me” singer partnered with Box Tops for Education to support students at Westport Heights Elementary School, a Title 1 school in Los Angeles, CA. With $30,000 from Box Tops, the school plans to invest in the children by developing an outdoor area where they can learn about environmental science. “I recently had the heartwarming opportunity to meet inspiring educators from Westport Heights Elementary School, right in my backyard of Los Angeles,” Legend said in a news release. “I was thrilled to help Box Tops award $30,000 to support their school’s new outdoor space, and I’ve seen it for myself – downloading the Box Tops app is one of the easiest ways for families to show support to educators who are making a difference in our communities. As a father with a long-standing passion for education, I’m honored to be partnering with Box Tops for Education to Champion Legendary Teachers...

Rappers often flaunt a life that the average person can only dream about. From private jets to jewelry that costs as much as some people’s homes, these artists are enjoying the lifestyles of the rich and famous — and making sure that we all know it. And it seems like every day a new artist emerges sharing tales of their wealth and glory. One of the somewhat newer yet still established artists on the scene is Lil Baby . His star rose exponentially in 2017 and since then he has been a fixture on the award circuit and in countless songs, collaborating with major artists like Kanye West, The Weeknd and Lil Durk. So, with lots of wins and plenty of songs that reached the top of the Billboard charts, how much is Lil Baby’s net worth? From Trouble to Success Lil Baby, born Dominique Armani Jones in 1994, is originally from Atlanta, Ga. Not much is known about his childhood except that Dominique and his two sisters were raised by a single mom after his dad left when he was two years old....

Just in time for the back-to-school season, we’re dropping our favorite HBCU-centric shows and movies to give viewers a peek at life on historically Black college campuses. This curation of TV shows, movies and more offers something for everyone interested in learning about HBCUs, their campus cultures and their contributions to Black culture at large. So grab some snacks, settle in and get into them.

TikTok is aiming to diversify the cybersecurity industry with its latest initiative. To make it happen, the social media giant has teamed up with Cyversity — a platform that connects minorities and underrepresented individuals to opportunities — for #SeeYourselfinCyber, according to a blog post. Cybersecurity Ventures revealed that there are more than 3.5 million cybersecurity jobs unfilled. With the new initiative, TikTok will work to not only help bring representation but also will educate and empower. “TikTok is helping us tackle the need for more cybersecurity professionals, specifically in the disproportionate underrepresentation of women and minority populations,” said Beverly Benson, Executive Director at Cyversity , according to the blog post. “Individuals from underserved communities will be able to receive training for in-demand security roles through this innovative program.” The program is set to award 50 students with a scholarship that represents “part of the...

Esther Leonard is working to ensure others have the confidence to not only know their worth but also to demand it. Fortune reports Leonard, a career coach and sourcer, had a growing interest in digital literacy and the wealth gap, following her move to Boston, MA, nearly seven years ago. Leonard previously lived in Chicago, IL, and had years of experience working in education and with nonprofits.

Young female learners will be encouraged to dream big because of a newly formed partnership between Frito-Lay Variety Packs, science-fiction star Sonequa Martin-Green, and STEM Next’s Million Girls Moonshot. According to a press release, the shared commitment will make STEM learning opportunities accessible to young girls through the Back-to-School Blast Off program. Martin-Green hopes her presence will encourage the next generation to evolve their interests in STEM. “Representation matters and sometimes, all it takes to inspire us to achieve something is to see someone we can relate to doing it first,” said Martin-Green, according to a press release. “I’m honored for the opportunity to join Frito-Lay Variety Packs in their mission to inspire talented young girls everywhere to develop their passions for STEM and pursue their dreams.”

Kevin Liles continues to make money moves in the music industry. In a recent press release, it was revealed that the independent label 300 Entertainment — which Liles heads up — has just been sold to Warner Music Group in a deal that’s reportedly worth $400 million. As part of the deal, Kevin Liles will be appointed Chairman & CEO across 300 and Elektra Music Group. And while the day-to-day operations of Elektra — which distributes Fueled By Ramen, Roadrunner Records, Low Country Sound, DTA Records, and Public Consumption — will continue to be run by Co-Presidents Mike Easterlin and Gregg Nadel. “At 300, we’re all about freedom – the freedom to create, the freedom to be intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs, the freedom to make music that changes the world,” he said in a statement provided in the press release. “Independence is in our DNA and the team at Warner is like family, which makes this a natural evolution for us to do bigger family business. It’s the perfect home for 300 artists...

Some celebrities go back to school after they become famous — and some teach college courses. More than just “stunt casting,” though, these celebrities take their roles as “professors” very seriously. They hold office hours, design full curriculums and throw themselves head-first into the work they do for the next generation of leaders. Sometimes, too, the celebrities who teach these college courses are living legends all on their own. For example, AfroTech recently reported about Grandmaster Flash, the Hip-Hop pioneer, teaching courses at the University of Buffalo. He’s also an artist in residency at the school in upstate New York. “The residency at UB gives me a chance to tell Hip-Hop’s whole story. The sights. The sounds. The places and the moments,” he said, according to the University of Buffalo. “It’s important that we get this history right. For the next generation to take music and art in new directions, they have to know where that music and art came from, who made it and...