This Week In Good Black News: Shaq Pays It Forward, Michael Jordan Supports Brain Health, A Texas Legend Gets Her Flowers, And Chadwick Boseman Is Honored Posthumously
This week’s roundup is all about legacy, impact, and the kind of Black excellence that keeps rewriting what’s possible.
Shaq is pouring into the next generation with surprise scholarships that changed two teens’ lives in a single night. Michael Jordan is investing millions into brain-health research that will transform care for communities across North Carolina. Dr. Christine A. Nix is finally getting her flowers as a pioneering Texas Ranger who carved her own lane through nearly five decades of service.
And in Hollywood, the late Chadwick Boseman is being immortalized with a Walk of Fame star, a tribute to a man whose artistry, integrity, and cultural impact continue to echo long after his passing.
Let’s get into this week’s Good Black News.
Shaq Drops $20,000 In Surprise Scholarships At Atlanta Youth Gala
Shaquille O’Neal continues to put his money where his heart is. During the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta’s Youth of the Year Gala, the NBA legend shocked the room by gifting $20,000 in scholarships to two standout teens, $10,000 to the winner and $10,000 to the runner-up.
The Los Angeles Lakers veteran, who grew up attending Boys & Girls Clubs, said the organization helped shape the man he became.
His donation not only honored that journey but reminded the youth in the room that someone who’s been in their shoes is cheering them on.
Michael Jordan Donates $10 Million To Advance Brain Health Research In North Carolina
Michael Jordan is expanding his legacy far beyond the basketball court. The NBA icon pledged $10 million to Novant Health in North Carolina, supporting brain health research and expanded care access.
The gift honors his mother, Deloris Jordan, and builds on the more than $17 million he’s already contributed to the health system.
The investment will help fuel innovation, equip researchers, and increase care for communities that desperately need it.
First Black Woman Texas Ranger Inducted Into The Texas Women’s Hall Of Fame
Dr. Christine A. Nix, a trailblazer whose career spans nearly five decades, has been inducted into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame.
Nix made history as the first Black woman promoted to the elite Texas Rangers Division, breaking barriers in one of the state’s most storied law enforcement institutions.
Her honor recognizes a lifetime of service, resilience, and leadership — and marks a milestone for representation in spaces long closed to Black women.
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Chadwick Boseman Honored Posthumously With Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Chadwick Boseman will receive a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday (Nov. 20), five years after his passing at age 43.
His widow, Simone Ledward‑Boseman, will accept the honor, and speakers include director Ryan Coogler and actress Viola Davis.
