This Week in Good Black News: Kai Cenat Launches Streamer University, Kara Lawson to Lead Team USA at FIBA AmeriCup, and ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Teaser Trailer Sees Denzel Washington Reunite With Spike Lee
This week in good Black news is all about spotlighting trailblazers across entertainment, sports, and social media.
First up, Twitch phenom Kai Cenat is rewriting the rules of content creation with his new, no-cost “Streamer University” for aspiring creators, complete with real campus vibes. Meanwhile, Kara Lawson is bringing her elite coaching chops to the global stage as she leads Team USA at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AmeriCup in Chile.
Elsewhere, legendary filmmaker Spike Lee reunites with Oscar winner and longtime collaborator Denzel Washington for “Highest 2 Lowest,” a gritty New York-set thriller that reimagines Kurosawa’s “High and Low.” And lastly, boxer Keyshawn Davis silences a racist taunt with a knockout victory.
For these stories and more good Black news, keep scrolling.
Kai Cenat is starting up a content creation school
Kai Cenat is changing the streaming industry with his latest venture: Streamer University.
In a playful Harry Potter-inspired trailer released this week, Cenat invited aspiring content creators to join his innovative “crash course” aimed at nurturing the next generation of streaming talent.
“I'm excited to extend to you a most heartfelt welcome to the very first class of Streamer University,” Cenat announced. “Here, you will find a school where chaos is encouraged and content is king.”
Initially proposed during a live stream earlier this year, Cenat plans to host the weekend-long program on a real-life college campus. Although the specific location and schedule remain under wraps, he's already teasing big names like MrBeast and Mark Rober as potential professors.
The best part? Tuition is completely free. “Creators will be living on campus for free,” Cenat clarified, welcoming content makers of all kinds to enroll via the university's official website.
Megan Thee Stallion to Host first-ever Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala in NYC
Megan Thee Stallion is bringing her philanthropic mission to the big stage with the inaugural Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala, set to take place on July 16 at Gotham Hall in New York City.
The Grammy-winning rapper will be joined by host Taraji P. Henson and DJ D-Nice, with a special performance set to be revealed soon. The star-studded evening will honor key figures across culture, sports, business, and philanthropy who have supported underserved communities.
“This gala is a celebration of the work we’ve done and the people helping us do it,” Megan said in a statement captured by Complex
Named after her late parents, Holly Thomas and Joseph Pete III, the foundation was launched in 2022 to provide vital support to women, children, senior citizens, and underserved populations.
Proceeds from the gala will benefit the foundation’s ongoing work in housing, education, health, and wellness.
Kara Lawson Tapped to Lead Team USA at FIBA Women’s AmeriCup
Duke University women's basketball coach Kara Lawson will lead Team USA at this summer's FIBA Women’s AmeriCup in Chile, aiming for gold.
The acclaimed coach, a three-time Olympic gold medalist herself, expressed excitement about her new role. “I always look forward to serving USA Basketball in any capacity that I am asked,” Lawson told SB Nation. “I’ve always tried to compete and give my best in the different roles I’ve been given. That won’t change this summer.”
Lawson, coming off her fifth season with Duke, recently steered the Blue Devils to an ACC Tournament championship and their first Elite Eight appearance in over a decade. Her international coaching record with Team USA is impressive, boasting a 75-5 tally and two gold medals from Tokyo 2021 and Paris last summer.
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21 Savage kicks off ‘Bank Account’ Literacy Week to help students master their money
21 Savage is teaching the next generation how to manage their money.
His Leading By Example Foundation launched its first-ever Bank Account Financial Literacy Week in partnership with DeKalb County Schools, inspired by his 2017 hit “Bank Account.”
The week started at Miller Grove High School in Lithonia with a live panel discussion featuring Danielle Ball, the foundation’s executive director. FYI, Brand Group’s Tammy Brook, and Savage’s brother, Kimmuel Bryan-Joseph, a certified accountant.
The initiative was described in a statement as a way to “educate and empower the next generation with essential financial knowledge.”
Over 400 students from five local schools—including Salem Middle and Panola Way Elementary—will participate in age-specific workshops packed with demos, Q&As, and practical money tips.
Denzel Washington reunites with Spike Lee in teaser for ‘Highest 2 Lowest’
A24 just dropped the first teaser for “Highest 2 Lowest,” Spike Lee’s highly anticipated crime thriller starring longtime collaborator Denzel Washington and rapper A$AP Rocky.
Set in New York City, the film reimagines Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 classic High and Low, marking Washington and Lee’s first collaboration since ”Inside Man” nearly two decades ago.
In the teaser, set to James Brown’s “The Big Payback,” Washington delivers a monologue as a powerful music executive entangled in a high-stakes ransom plot. “You think money makes you untouchable?” he asks, as scenes of chaos, police raids, and gritty city life flash by.
A$AP Rocky plays a rapper named Yung Felon, while Jeffrey Wright and Ice Spice—making her acting debut—round out the ensemble cast.
“Highest 2 Lowest” will premiere at Cannes later this month and hit theaters via A24 on August 22, and begin streaming on Apple TV+ on September 5.
Keyshawn Davis silences racist taunt with knockout victory
Keyshawn Davis turned rage into results after his opponent crossed a racist line.
Before their February 2025 title fight, Ukrainian boxer Denys Berinchyk sent Davis a box filled with bananas and a watermelon—an act many viewed as racist.
When the bell rang, Davis unleashed fury with precision, dominating every round and finishing Berinchyk with a crushing knockout.
The victory earned him the WBO lightweight title in just his 14th professional fight, tying Oscar De La Hoya for the third-fastest climb to a lightweight world title.
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