1. At the age of 32, Lauren A. Underwood became the youngest black woman to be sworn into Congress!
What an amazing accomplishment – congrats, Lauren!
2. Michael B. Jordan was announced as the first-ever Global Men's Face for Coach.
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Can't wait to buy Coach's entire spring catalogue – kudos on this accomplishment, Michael!
3. President Barack Obama made his debut on the Billboard charts this week!
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He's featured on a remix of "One Last Time," which is a song from the musical Hamilton. A man of many talents! Can't wait to give this song a listen!
4. Beyonce and Jay-Z helped the Louvre reach record-breaking museum visits this year.
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Bey and Jay really did that with the "APESHIT" music video. I love when modern and classical art collide!
5. Seven-year-old Nicholas Buamah's book was added to the Library of Congress' catalogue.
What an amazing accomplishment for ANY author, let alone a seven year old. Congrats, Nicholas! Excited to give it a read!
6. Harris County, Texas swore in a whopping 17 black female judges this past week!
Continue fighting the good fight, ladies!
7. Grown-ish season 2 premiered this week on Freeform.
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Excited to see what's in store this season!
8. Childish Gambino was announced as one of the artists headlining Coachella this year!
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What an honor – break a leg, Donald!
9. And, last but not least, congrats to Cynthia Erivo, Lakeith Stanfield, and Letitia Wright for their BAFTA Rising Star award nominations.
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Though, regardless of who wins, y'all are ALL stars in my book. Hip hip hooray!
What a glorious way to ring in the New Year! Check back next week for more excellence!
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