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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

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

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

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

Colin Kaepernick Lands Partnership With Disney

Colin Kaepernick inked a deal with Disney to create projects focused on race and social justice.

07.13.20

New York Continues To Struggle With Coronavirus Spread As Parts Of U.S. Look To Reopen

Black Aviator Madeline Swegle Makes U.S. Navy History

Aviator Madeline Swegle made history as the U.S. Navy’s first Black woman tactical air pilot.

07.14.20

European Premiere of Disney's "The Lion King"

Beyoncé, NAACP Start New Black-Owned Business Initiative

Beyoncé teamed up with the NAACP to provide grants for Black-owned businesses significantly impacted by COVID-19.

07.14.20

The Fashion Awards 2019 - Roaming Arrivals

Rihanna, Jack Dorsey Address Digital Divide In Barbados

Rihanna teamed up with Jack Dorsey’s #startsmall project to donate 4,000 tablets to youth in Barbados.

07.12.20

Janelle Monáe Hosts L.A. Food Drive

Songstress Janelle Monáe teamed up with Congresswoman Maxine Waters to distribute meals to families in need in Los Angeles.

07.12.20

Therapist Raises $80K For Black Mental Health Initiative

Therapist Saleemah McNeil raised over $80,000 to provide free mental health resources for the Black community.

07.06.20

Tyler Perry Gifts Atlanta Nonprofit With Van

Tyler Perry gifted a van to an Atlanta nonprofit that provides the homeless with health and hygiene products.

07.06.20

Colin Kaepernick’s Story Is Coming To Netflix

A series about activist and athlete Colin Kaepernick’s life is coming to Netflix.

07.06.20

21 Savage Expands His Youth Financial Literacy Program

Rapper 21 Savage launched an online financial literacy program for youth.

07.05.20

LeMoyne-Owen College Receives $40 Million Grant

LeMoyne-Owen College—the only HBCU in Memphis—has received a $40 million endowment.

07.05.20

23rd Annual Hollywood Film Awards - Red Carpet

Bozoma Saint John Makes History At Netflix

Bozoma Saint John is the first Black woman to hold a C-suite position at Netflix.

07.05.20

WNBA Star's #SayTheirNames Jersey Campaign Launches

WNBA star Angel McCoughtry launched the #SayTheirNames Jersey Campaign to honor victims of police brutality.

06.29.20

ACLU SoCal Hosts Annual Bill Of Rights Dinner - Red Carpet

Colin Kaepernick To Serve On Medium’s Board

Colin Kaepernick has been appointed to serve on Medium’s board to elevate the voices of Black and Brown communities.

06.29.20