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Oprah Winfrey is one of the first names that comes to mind when we think of Black women who have paved the way in journalism and media, but like any good friend, the TV icon makes sure to give flowers to those who have helped her along the way. By her side for decades now has been Gayle King, born Dec. 28th, 1954 in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The longtime news anchor spent parts of her childhood overseas in Turkey, where her electrical engineer father was stationed, but eventually moved back to America with her family where she attended the University of Maryland. Though she was formally educated in psychology and sociology, King found work at a local television station while in school and that helped propel her to become one of the biggest names in Black journalism today. While she’s been soaring in her career, the 69-year-old’s personal life hasn’t always been perfect. She married attorney/assistant general Bill Bumpus in 1982, welcoming a daughter in 1986 and a son the year after....
In 2022, Megan Thee Stallion penned the song “Her.” It is an unapologetic anthem about authenticity, being a boss, and having complete ownership over the things in life. And considering her massive life, Gayle King personifies the song’s deeper meaning. Originally from Chevy Chase, MD, King has spent many years in front of the screen as one of journalism’s who’s who. According to PBS, King’s early work included her 18-year run as an on-air news anchor for WFSB-TV, a Hartford, CT, affiliate of CBS . During that time, she also had a syndicated daytime program. The acclaimed journalist has also partnered with her high-profile best friend, Oprah Winfrey, previously hosting “The Gayle King Show,” which aired on OWN and SiriusXM. King still works as editor at large for Oprah Daily. However, her spot as co-host on “CBS Mornings” has had the most significant impact on her career. She has engaged in several high-profile interviews, targeting major pop culture topics with people such as Tina...
Look out — teen entrepreneur Gabby Goodwin in building an empire. Gabrielle “Gabby” Goodwin is the 14-year-old entrepreneur and “CEO of Confidence” behind GaBBY Bows and Confidence by Gabby Goodwin. She is also responsible for saving little Black girls across the world when it comes to losing hair bows as the mastermind behind the first patented and non-slip double-face double-snap barrette (her products can even be found in retail giants like Target). Courtesy of GaBBY Bows When she isn’t teaming up with her mother to run her business, Goodwin is just the normal teenager living life to the fullest while being all about her paper at the same time. In a recent interview with AfroTech, as the South Carolina native headed home from her first day of high school, she discussed her journey into entrepreneurship, a recent surprise from Gayle King, and what’s next for her company.