African American girl reading book in classroom
6-Year-Old Donates 5,000 Books To Children Amid Pandemic

A 6-year-old from Long Island donated over 5,000 books to children in need amid the pandemic.
08.09.20
Senate Armed Services Committee Holds Nominating Hearing
Gen. Charles Brown Jr. Makes Military History

Gen. Charles Brown Jr. was appointed to become the Air Force’s chief of staff, making him the first African American…
08.09.20
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Roc Nation Launches School In Partnership With LIU

Roc Nation has teamed up with Long Island University Brooklyn for the creation of a school.
08.09.20
Colin Kaepernick NFL Workout
Colin Kaepernick Wins Major Human Rights Award

Colin Kaepernick will receive the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award.
08.05.20
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Actress Marsai Martin To Host Quibi Talk Show

Actress Marsai Martin has landed her own talk show.
08.03.20
Beautycon Festival Los Angeles 2019 - Day 1
Tina Knowles-Lawson, African Pride Launch Voting Initiative

Tina Knowles-Lawson has teamed up with African Pride to increase Black voter turnout.
08.03.20
Washington DC, Howard University campus sign
HBO Gifts Howard University $1M Entertainment Fellowship

HBO gifted Howard University $1 million for the creation of an entertainment fellowship.
08.03.20
Atlanta Hawks v Brooklyn Nets
Kyrie Irving Commits $1.5M To Supplement WNBA Salaries

Kyrie Irving has committed $1.5 million to supplement the salaries of WNBA players who have opted out of the season.
08.03.20
WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: Portrait of billionaire philanthrop
Robert F. Smith Launches Prostate Cancer Initiative

Businessman Robert F. Smith is leading an effort to address racial disparities surrounding prostate cancer.
07.27.20
Elijah Cummings Memorial
Spelman College Honors John Lewis’ Legacy With Scholarship

Spelman College launched a scholarship fund to honor the legacy of the late John Lewis.
07.27.20
BET Presents The 51st NAACP Image Awards - Red Carpet
Michael B. Jordan Leads #ChangeHollywood Initiative

Michael B. Jordan has teamed up with Color of Change to launch an initiative designed to combat racism in the…
07.27.20
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Serena Williams’ Daughter Becomes Youngest Sports Franchise Owner

Serena Williams’ 2-year-old daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. is the youngest pro sports franchise owner.
07.26.20
Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul And Carmelo Anthony Host The Gentlemen's Supper Club "A Toast To Kobe Bryant"
NBA Stars Launch Social Change Fund

NBA stars Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade launched the Social Change Fund to support grassroots organizations focused on…
07.26.20
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Yara Shahidi, Keri Shahidi Launch Production Company

Actress Yara Shahidi and her mother Keri Shahidi launched a production company.
07.26.20
Actor Kevin Hart wearing Alexander McQueen arrives at the World Premiere Of Columbia Pictures' 'Jumanji: The Next Level' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on December 9, 2019 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Black-Owned Tea Company Lands Kevin Hart Investment

Kevin Hart has invested in the Black-owned brand Ellis Island Tea.
07.20.20
Derrick Johnson CEO of NAACP (National Association for the...
NAACP Inks Multi-Year Deal With CBS Television Studios

The NAACP has inked a multi-year production deal with CBS Television Studios.
07.20.20
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Chicago Teens Transform Liquor Store Into Food Market

A group of teenagers from Chicago transformed a liquor store into a pop-up fresh food market for their community.
07.20.20
Dallas Mavericks v New Orleans Pelicans
NBA Player Jrue Holiday Launches Social Justice Fund

NBA player Jrue Holiday will donate the rest of his 2020 season salary to nonprofits, Black-owned businesses and HBCUs.
07.19.20
"Being Serena" New York Premiere
Black-Owned Businesses Get Serena's Jewelry Line Proceeds

Serena Williams is donating proceeds from her jewelry line to a relief fund for Black-owned businesses impacted by COVID-19.
07.20.20
(Irvine)–Dr. Michael Drake (center) and wife Brenda (left) arrive for a greeing in Aldrich Park wit
University Of California System Names Michael Drake President

The University of California System has appointed its first Black president.
07.14.20
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