This Week In Good Black News: Tami Roman Celebrates Both Daughters Graduating, Karlie Redd Opens A New Restaurant, And Solange Launches A Digital Archive
This week’s roundup is all about celebration, legacy, and creating change.
Reality TV star and actress Tami Roman has plenty to smile about: both of her daughters recently hit major milestones. Jazz Anderson graduated from college with honors, while her eldest, Lyric Anderson, completed law school earlier this year.
Over in Atlanta, "Love & Hip Hop" star Karlie Redd celebrated the grand opening of her new restaurant, Red Room Bistro. The star-studded event brought out friends, family, and community leaders to mark the occasion.
And the good news doesn’t stop there. Solange Knowles has expanded her Saint Heron collective with a new Digital Archive Library, offering free access to rare and out-of-print works by Black and Brown creatives. Meanwhile, the Black and Missing Foundation has partnered with the Washington Association of Black Journalists to launch a groundbreaking media guide designed to ensure missing Black people receive the coverage they deserve.
Tami Roman Celebrates Both Daughters’ College Milestones
Tami Roman is celebrating a proud mom moment after both of her daughters recently reached major academic milestones.
Her youngest, Jazz Anderson, has graduated from college with honors while simultaneously building her career in entertainment as a rapper, actress, and producer. Along with her degree, she was also inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success — a recognition of her leadership and commitment to excellence.
Earlier this year, Roman’s eldest daughter, Lyric Anderson, also accomplished a major feat by graduating from law school in May. Roman marked the day as the “perfect Mother’s Day,” praising Lyric’s determination and perseverance on her journey to becoming an attorney.
With Jazz and Lyric both walking away with degrees in the same year, Roman says her heart is “full.” For the longtime television personality, it’s a moment that reflects not just her daughters’ individual accomplishments but also the importance of education, resilience, and carving your own path forward.
Solange Launches Saint Heron Digital Archive To Spotlight Black And Brown Voices
Solange Knowles is taking her Saint Heron vision into a new space, the digital library. On September 25, she introduced the Saint Heron Digital Archive Library: Part I, a free online hub dedicated to showcasing works by Black and Brown authors, poets, and artists.
The collection, curated seasonally by guest selectors, blends classic and contemporary voices across poetry, visual art, design, and critical thought. Many of the featured titles are rare, out-of-print, or even first editions — and U.S.-based readers can borrow them for free for 45 days.
Positioned as a resource for students, creatives, and lifelong learners, the archive’s mission is to inspire education, nurture creativity, and keep culturally significant works accessible to the communities they represent.
With this latest initiative, Solange continues to expand Saint Heron beyond an artistic collective into a cultural institution.
Karlie Redd Opens Red Room Bistro In Atlanta With Star-Studded Celebration
Karlie Redd is adding “restaurateur” to her résumé. The "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" star officially opened her new restaurant, Red Room Bistro, in downtown Atlanta on September 28, surrounded by family, friends, and famous faces.
The night kicked off with a lively performance from the Jonesboro High School Majestic Marching Cardinals drumline, setting the tone for a festive evening. Guests were then led in prayer by Pastor Stephanie Jennings of Harvest Tabernacle Church, a moment that brought many in attendance to tears.
Among the crowd were Redd’s daughter Jasmine Ellis, business partner Ace Carrington, and fellow "Love & Hip Hop" star Spice, who later delivered a heartfelt toast wishing her continued success. State Representative Eric Bell II also applauded Redd’s efforts, recognizing her for helping to create new opportunities and contributing to the revitalization of downtown Atlanta.
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New Media Guide Aims To Close Coverage Gaps For Missing Black People
For decades, Black families have lived with a painful truth: when a loved one goes missing, their cases often don’t receive the same attention or urgency in the media as others. Now, a new tool is aiming to change that.
The Black and Missing Foundation, Inc. (BAMFI) has partnered with the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) to release the Media Guide for Reporting on Missing Persons — a resource designed to help journalists deliver fair, accurate, and humanizing coverage.
The disparities are clear. Black people make up roughly 13% of the U.S. population, yet they account for nearly 40% of missing persons reports in recent FBI data. Black children in particular represent about one-third of all missing minors. Despite this, coverage too often remains limited or delayed.
BAMFI co-founder Natalie Wilson says the guide was created to break through that inequity: “Visibility is key, and it can save lives.” Built over the course of a year by a task force of reporters, editors, and media professionals, the guide offers concrete newsroom practices to ensure stories are covered with urgency and dignity.
Phil Lewis, Deputy Editor at HuffPost and President of WABJ, called it a necessary resource: “The first 24 to 48 hours are critical in missing person cases. This guide gives newsrooms a framework to act quickly and responsibly.”
