Good News

Spelman College has received a $1 million donation to support the creation of a documentary media studies center.

The New York City-based criminal justice reform nonprofit Avenues for Justice has received a grant from the NBA Foundation.

Emmett Till and his mother Mamie Till-Mobley are posthumously being honored with a Congressional Gold Medal.

South Carolina State University received a $90k grant to support a program that aims to increase the representation of Black male teachers.

Ludacris teamed up with Mercedes-Benz and the nonprofit Shoes That Fit to provide youth in Atlanta with shoes this holiday season.

The late civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis will be honored with a U.S. Postal Service stamp.

The foundation's donation will create scholarships and refurbish the school's basketball arena.

Retired NBA player Karl Malone is leading tornado relief efforts in Louisiana.

Morgan State University will make history as the first HBCU to open a medical school in 45 years.

An exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of music visionary and activist Bob Marley is coming to Los Angeles next year.

The Black-led startup Goodr has teamed up with Denver Public Schools to combat food insecurity through the creation of free grocery stores for students and families in need.

Issa Rae’s production imprint Hoorae Media has teamed up with Walmart for an initiative centered on empowering Black content creators.