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Sisters Launch Fitness Brand To Empower Black Women

Sister duo Cornelia and Julia Gibson launched a fitness brand to empower women of color.

03.31.20

9-Year-Old’s Art Project Celebrates Diverse Crayon Shades

A 9-year-old from Virginia created an art kit dubbed “More than Peach” that celebrates multicultural crayon shades.

03.31.20

Songstress H.E.R. Launches Sunglasses Collection

Songstress H.E.R. has teamed up with the company Diff Eyewear for the creation of a new collection of sunglasses.

03.31.20

Compton Native Makes History At Harvard Medical School

Compton native LaShyra “Lash” Nolen made history by becoming the first Black woman elected as Harvard Medical School’s class president.

03.31.20

Mixed race ballerina practicing in studio

Black Ballerina Brings Ballet To Underserved Communities

Former professional dancer Aesha Ash aims to combat socioeconomic barriers that hinder individuals from getting involved in ballet.

03.31.20

FedEx Announces Layoffs, As Quarterly Profits Sink 75 Percent

Ramona Hood Becomes FedEx’s First Black Woman CEO

Ramona Hood is the first Black woman to be appointed CEO at FedEx.

03.31.20

Hat Shop Thrives In The Face Of Gentrification

Hats by Bunn—a bespoke hat shop that has been in Harlem for over two decades—is thriving in the face of…

03.31.20

Nonprofit Empowers At-Risk Youth Through Acting

Harlem native Shabaya Clark is using his nonprofit Drama Free! to empower at-risk youth through the arts.

03.31.20

Nonprofit Celebrates The Artistry Of Black Creators

The Black Artists + Designers Guild celebrates the artistry of Black creators.

03.31.20

Barber Uses His Shop To Empower Local Community

New Orleans-based celebrity barber Darrl Robert Jr. is using his shop to empower his local community.

03.31.20

Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020 – Hollywood Party Arrivals

Salt-N-Pepa Makeup Collection With Beauty Company Starts

Salt-N-Pepa launched a makeup line in collaboration with Milani Cosmetics.

03.31.20

Actress Danai Gurira wearing Christopher Kane arrives at the Los Angeles Special Screening Of AMC's 'The Walking Dead' Season 10 held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on September 23, 2019 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States.

Danai Gurira Inks Production Deal With ABC Studios

Playwright and actress Danai Gurira has inked a production deal with ABC Studios.

03.31.20

Family Uses Business As Safe Space For Homeless

A family from North Carolina is using their car dealership business as a safe space for individuals battling homelessness.

03.31.20

Museum Celebrating Black Musicians To Open In Nashville

A museum celebrating the legacies of Black musicians will open in Nashville this summer.

03.31.20

S By Serena - Presentation - February 2020 - New York Fashion Week: The Shows

Serena Williams Teams Up With The Mom Project

Serena Williams has teamed up with The Mom Project to connect mothers with career opportunities.

03.31.20

Bowie State's new Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Nursing

Bowie State Combats Food Insecurity With Pantry

Bowie State University opened a free on-campus pantry to combat food insecurity among its students.

03.31.20

Museum To Honor Black Medical Pioneer

A museum will honor Black medical pioneer Dr. John A. Kenney.

03.31.20

Derrick Rose Hosts Design Workshop For Chicago Youth

NBA star Derrick Rose hosted a sneaker design workshop for underprivileged youth in Chicago.

03.31.20

Woman Gifted With Salon After Donating Her Kidney

A Washington, D.C.-based salon manager was gifted with her own salon after donating one of her kidneys to her mentor.

03.31.20

Doctor in hospital talking to child patient

Howard University Receives Grant For Sickle Cell Education

Howard University received a $42,000 grant to focus on sickle cell disease education and outreach.

03.31.20