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Digital Platform Celebrating Black Innovators Raises $450K

A Black-owned digital platform designed to educate and empower innovators has received a major boost in venture capital funding.
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Jennifer Hudson, Mastercard Lead Entrepreneurs Initiative

Songstress Jennifer Hudson has teamed up with Mastercard for an initiative designed to support Black women entrepreneurs.
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Grants Help Preserve HBCUs' Historic Campus Buildings

The National Trust donated $650,000 to HBCUs to preserve historic buildings on their campuses.
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Regina King Producing Biopic About Shirley Chisholm

Regina King will produce and star in a film about pioneering politician Shirley Chisholm.
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BeyGOOD Foundation Helps Texans Hurt By Winter Storm

Beyoncé's BeyGOOD Foundation is leading efforts to help Texas residents impacted by the winter storm.
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Serena Williams Furthers Efforts To Support Black Entrepreneurs

Serena Williams is donating proceeds from her jewelry line to support Black small-business owners.
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Morehouse Alum Launches Scholarship Fund For HBCU Students

24-year-old entrepreneur Bryce Thompson launched a $100,000 scholarship fund for HBCU students.
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Bayard Rustin Biopic Coming To Netflix

A biopic about civil rights leader Bayard Rustin’s relentless fight for social justice is in the works.
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Michael B. Jordan, Jay-Z Creating Muhammad Ali Series

Jay-Z and Michael B. Jordan are teaming up for the creation of a television series about sports icon Muhammad Ali.
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Deborah Archer Becomes ACLU’s First Black President

Deborah Archer was recently elected to serve as president of the ACLU; making her the first Black person to be…
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Megan Thee Stallion Helps Gift Frontline Nurse $50K

Rapstress Megan Thee Stallion helped gift a frontline nurse with $50,000.
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Principal Works At Walmart To Aid Disadvantaged Students

North Charleston High School Principal Henry Darby works night shifts at Walmart to support students at his school who are…
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Ryan Coogler Inks Production Deal With Disney TV

Filmmaker Ryan Coogler has inked a production deal with Disney TV.
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Naomi Osaka Becomes Part-Owner Of Women’s Soccer Club

Naomi Osaka recently became part-owner of a professional women’s soccer team.
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Film School To Be Named After Sidney Poitier

Arizona State University will name its film school after trailblazing actor Sidney Poitier.
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National Urban League Unveils Digital Equity Initiative

The National Urban League has unveiled an initiative designed to address the digital divide.
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Jennifer King: NFL's First Black Woman Assistant Coach

Jennifer King has made history as the NFL’s first Black woman assistant coach.
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Vince Carter Launches Youth Scholarship Program

NBA legend Vince Carter has launched a scholarship program for youth.
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Harlem Capital Receives $10M Investment From Apple

The VC firm Harlem Capital has received a $10 million investment from Apple to support diverse entrepreneurs.
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NAACP LDF Creates Scholarship For Civil Rights Lawyers

The NAACP LDF has launched a $40 million scholarship fund for aspiring civil rights attorneys dedicated to driving change in…
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