A Black-owned digital platform designed to educate and empower innovators has received a major boost in venture capital funding.
Songstress Jennifer Hudson has teamed up with Mastercard for an initiative designed to support Black women entrepreneurs.
The National Trust donated $650,000 to HBCUs to preserve historic buildings on their campuses.
Regina King will produce and star in a film about pioneering politician Shirley Chisholm.
Beyoncé's BeyGOOD Foundation is leading efforts to help Texas residents impacted by the winter storm.
Serena Williams is donating proceeds from her jewelry line to support Black small-business owners.
24-year-old entrepreneur Bryce Thompson launched a $100,000 scholarship fund for HBCU students.
A biopic about civil rights leader Bayard Rustin’s relentless fight for social justice is in the works.
Jay-Z and Michael B. Jordan are teaming up for the creation of a television series about sports icon Muhammad Ali.
Deborah Archer was recently elected to serve as president of the ACLU; making her the first Black person to be…
Rapstress Megan Thee Stallion helped gift a frontline nurse with $50,000.
North Charleston High School Principal Henry Darby works night shifts at Walmart to support students at his school who are…
Filmmaker Ryan Coogler has inked a production deal with Disney TV.
Naomi Osaka recently became part-owner of a professional women’s soccer team.
Arizona State University will name its film school after trailblazing actor Sidney Poitier.
The National Urban League has unveiled an initiative designed to address the digital divide.
Jennifer King has made history as the NFL’s first Black woman assistant coach.
NBA legend Vince Carter has launched a scholarship program for youth.
The VC firm Harlem Capital has received a $10 million investment from Apple to support diverse entrepreneurs.
The NAACP LDF has launched a $40 million scholarship fund for aspiring civil rights attorneys dedicated to driving change in…
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