2021 Los Angeles Comic Con

Legendary Actress Nichelle Nichols Honored By NASA

Legendary actress and activist Nichelle Nichols was honored by NASA for her transformative role in diversifying the space exploration industry.
by Brandee Sanders
06.20.59
AOL Black Voices Reception - Special Guest: Star Jones

Janet Rollé Makes American Ballet Theatre History

Janet Rollé will make history as the American Ballet Theatre’s first Black CEO and executive director.
by Brandee Sanders
01.01.70
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Defining Diversity

American diversity is in the spotlight as racial discrimination in the United States reemerges as a major topic of public…
by Nicholas Ensley Mitchell
01.01.70
Premiere Of Sony Pictures' "Jumanji: The Next Level" - Arrivals

Kevin Hart's Company Leads Fellowship For Black Women

Kevin Hart’s production company has teamed up with NBCUniversal and the Sundance Institute for the creation of a screenwriting fellowship…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Scholarship Contest Launched For Aspiring HBCU Filmmakers

HBCU alumna Agnes Moss is on a mission to increase representation in the film industry through a scholarship competition.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Black NYC Litigators Among Biden’s U.S. Attorney Nominees

Two Black New York litigators were among President Joe Biden’s U.S. Attorney nominees.
by Brandee Sanders
01.01.70
Views Of Yale University As Ivy League Pay Soars

Black Psychiatry Professor Makes History At Yale

Dr. Cindy Crusto recently made history by becoming the first Black woman professor in Yale School of Medicine’s psychiatry department.
by Brandee Sanders
11.05.66
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William Tate IV Becomes LSU's First Black President

William Tate IV has been appointed to become Louisiana State University’s president; making him the first Black person to assume…
by Brandee Sanders
01.01.70
Art Institute of Chicago

Denise Gardner Makes Art Institute Of Chicago History

For the first time in its 142-year history, The Art Institute of Chicago has a Black woman board chair.
by Brandee Sanders
01.01.70
2019 NBA Awards - Arrivals

Issa Rae, LIFEWTR Initiative Amplifies Diverse Creatives

Issa Rae has teamed up with LIFEWTR for an initiative designed to amplify the artistry of diverse creatives.
by Brandee Sanders
10.30.40
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Private Sector Increases Workplace Racial Gap: Study

A new report found that removing barriers would close the workplace racial gap in 25 years.
by Anoa Changa
01.02.02
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NY Times Admits Coverage Rooted In White Perspectives

An internal review by the New York Times revealed it has work to do in creating an environment that is…
by Anoa Changa
01.01.70
Justice Department Inspector General Releases Report On Investigation Into FISA Warrant Process During The 2016 Election

Replacing Trump Appointees Should Mean DOJ Diversity

Cleaning house, Biden has an opportunity to bring in a new crop of U.S. attorneys committed to the values of…
by Anoa Changa
01.01.70
Premiere Of Disney's "A Wrinkle In Time" - Arrivals

Television Academy Picks Issa Rae For Executive Committee

Issa Rae has been appointed to serve on the Television Academy’s Executive Committee.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
2019 NHL Awards - Declaring Our Principles-Advancing Equity

Danita Johnson Makes Major League Soccer History

Danita Johnson is the first Black president in Major League Soccer history.
by NewsOne Staff
08.23.75
Healthcare Worker Portrait

Initiative Aims To Increase Black Doctors' Representation

Morehouse School of Medicine and CommonSpirit Health are on a mission to increase the representation of Black doctors.
by NewsOne Staff
03.10.65
2020 Embrace Ambition Summit | Tory Burch Foundation

Princeton To Name Residential College After Mellody Hobson

Businesswoman Mellody Hobson will have a residential college at Princeton University named after her.
by NewsOne Staff
07.30.30
Sing For Hope Gala 2019

CaSandra Diggs Makes CFDA History

For the first time in its 58-year history, a Black woman will serve as president of the Council of Fashion…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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