News by subject: BLK

Lavior Pharma (Lavior), the exclusive company offering comprehensive over-the-counter diabetic wound and skin treatments, announces a partnership with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to further its mission of providing life-changing solutions...

Today, SheaMoisture, a global beauty and personal care pioneer is launching its first ever collection of antiperspirant underarm and whole body deodorant specifically designed to meet all the needs of rich melanin skin: superior sweat and odor...

The Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, will make an important funding announcement and reveal this year's theme for Black History Month on Tuesday. Minister Khera will be joined by the Honourable...

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, the top-selling Black-owned spirits brand in the world, has announced the launch of its second annual HBCU Old Fashioned Challenge, a nationwide initiative to raise funds for Historically Black Colleges and Universities...

Aspen Neuroscience, Inc., a private biotechnology company developing the first autologous neuron replacement therapies to treat Parkinson's disease (PD), announced today the appointment of Ana Sousa, MSJ as the company's Chief Regulatory Officer....

Clear Channel Outdoor , one of the world's largest out of home (OOH) media providers, and Big Brothers Sisters of America (BBBSA), the preeminent one-to-one youth mentoring organization in the United States, today announced the launch of a...

It's time to hear from Momma. With the momentum of National School Choice Week behind them, Black Mothers Forum is hosting a large-scale rally at the nation's capital on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Set against the iconic backdrop of the Lincoln Memorial in...

The Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, will make an important funding announcement and reveal this year's theme for Black History Month on Tuesday. Minister Khera will be joined by the Honourable...

The Sharing the Power Foundation (www.sharingthepower.org) has announced its 2023 Grant Award Winners. The foundation was established in 2021 to offer financial assistance to organizations that serve historically underserved urban and rural...

Amidst the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Henry Beecher Hicks III, the CEO and President of the National Black MBA, penned an op-ed titled "Together We Are the Dream," which explores the profound and complex facets of his vision for a...

The HBCU Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) at Clark Atlanta University proudly introduces its 2024 cohort of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) fellows, a remarkable assembly of individuals poised to emerge as the next generation...

The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) today released an open letter ahead of the Martin Luther King Holiday weekend calling on Corporate America to remain steadfast in its diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) efforts and to continue fighting to...

This marks the 38th year that the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., has been a National Holiday in the United States. We, the Board and Members of 100 Black Men of America, Inc., join the millions of people who rejoice over the accomplishments...

Today, Donald R. Cravins, Jr., Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development, announced the formation of the U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency's (MBDA) Minority Business Enterprise Advisory Council. As...

Artist Robert Colescott's monumental painting "Miss Liberty" is on public display for the first time since being purchased by a private collector shortly after it was painted in 1980. Decades later, the painting is now the centerpiece of Peoria...

Too many Americans are not on track to reach a financially secure retirement. This is especially true for younger generations preparing to enter the workforce or who are starting their careers. In fact, 41% of young adults between ages 24 and 35 do...

LeoApetm, the unique creature that is part lion and part ape, is on a mission to inform, inspire, and elevate conversations around inclusiveness through its 12-book children's series. Tailored for ages pre-K through 8, the LeoApetm Children's Book...

Natural Grocers®, the leading family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., is pleased to announce its upcoming in-store fundraising campaign in support of the Jack and Jill of America Foundation (JJOAF) on January 15, 2024.  The...

The Integro Bank Foundation is excited to announce its first grant award to Local First Arizona to support the We Rise Business Accelerator, a no-fee six-month program offering comprehensive and practical business skills to Arizona's Black...

Today marks an exciting milestone as global water brand evian welcomes American tennis sensation Frances Tiafoe as its newest Global Brand Ambassador and champion of healthy hydration. With his effortlessly fresh and joyful energy displayed in his...

Big Sunday, one of the USA's foremost organizations connecting people through helping and opportunities to volunteer, now in its 25th year, will host its 12th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Clothing Drive & Community Breakfast on Monday, January...

Lilton Stewart III, award-winning American filmmaker and creator of November 11th Pictures is working alongside Lucinda Bruce, well-established and prominent film producer to create "Oswald Down the Rabbit Hole," a film capturing the magic of iconic...

Change Church ? an innovative community church whose mission is to help as many people as possible live, love, and lead like Jesus ? is pleased to announce the purchase of their new Stone Mountain location in Dekalb County, Georgia, just outside of...

Vision Films, Inc. ("Vision") announces the Transactional VOD release of the suspenseful child abduction parable ElemenTory on February 13, 2024. Written and directed by Terrence Allyn, produced by Mija Edwards from Arlyn Entertainment and executive...

Complex litigation powerhouse Berger Montague announces that it filed a lawsuit against Cigna-owned Express Scripts, one of...

Farmers Insurance® announced today new sponsorship deals for APGA Tour players Troy Taylor II and Wyatt Worthington II, as well as the renewal of its sponsorship of APGA Tour player Willie Mack III?the latest in a series of actions Farmers has taken...

The Gordon Parks Foundation will honor GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, musician, producer, and actress Alicia Keys and GRAMMY® Award-winning producer, rapper, and songwriter Kasseem Dean (aka Swizz Beatz) as Patrons of the Arts, as well as...

This January beauty-tech company, MYAVANA, founded by black female tech entrepreneur, Candace Mitchell Harris, announces a new retail partnership with retailer Ulta Beauty, along with two strategic investments from Prisma Ventures and the BrainTrust...

The Samford Hall bell tolled precisely 10 times at 2:20 p.m. on Jan. 4. The moment may have confused those not aware of the...

In response to the pressing mental health requirements within the Black community, the Black Therapist List in Canada has recently launched a comprehensive roster of Black therapists across Canada. The directory aims to make it easier for Black...

The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and Division of Festivals proudly celebrates the conclusion of a successful 2023-2024 Crucian Christmas Festival....

According to James Beard Foundation's 2023 Industry Report, 53% of culinary business owners experienced lowered profits this year and challenges around rising food and labor costs have severely impacted profit margins, menu and content pricing since...

The American Advertising Federation (AAF) tapped leading industry professionals to select the 2024 class of Most Promising Multicultural Students. Entering its 27th year, the Most Promising program is one of the organization's premier initiatives...

The Denyce Graves Foundation (DGF) is delighted to announce the appointment of Terry Eberhardt as its new Executive Director, marking a significant stride towards advancing equity and inclusion in American classical vocal arts. With a distinguished...

Bloomberg for Education and Bloomberg Human Resources have expanded the reach of this year's Bloomberg and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Trading Challenge to new universities and shifted to evaluate participant investment...

JMI and Virginia State University (VSU) launch the 2nd annual Big Dipper Innovation Summit ? From Insight to Impact: Innovation for All ? Thursday and Friday, January 11 and 12, at VSU's Multi-Purpose Center, located at 20809 2nd Avenue, Petersburg,...

Group Black, a trailblazing Black-owned media company dedicated to connecting brands with diverse audiences, proudly unveils a few groundbreaking initiatives for 2024. At the top of the year, the company will introduce the first-of-its-kind Group...

Health In Her HUE, the premier digital health platform aimed at reducing racial health disparities for Black women and women of color through technology, media and community today announced that the company has raised a $3 million seed funding round...

The ongoing puzzle of having lots of body hair but little on the scalp has confounded many dealing with hair loss. A breakthrough emerges with Dr. U Hair and Skin Clinic reports a pioneering study published in the esteemed Dermatologic Surgery...

Shulman Rogers Law Firm announces the winner of Year 2 of its Black-Owned Business Program. Slip Signal Technologies, LLC, a semiconductor design and consulting company founded in 2022, will receive free legal services for 2024....

Ahead of the holiday season, the Urban League of Union County gathered together to celebrate its growth and the excellence exemplified by its members with the 47th Annual Equal Opportunity Day Dinner and Gala. Held at Kean University's STEM Building...

BOM PIC Global TV, a pioneering global streaming platform and a key subsidiary of BreakOut Music & Films, proudly announces the winners of its inaugural 2023 Sub-Sahara Screenplay Contest. This landmark event marks a significant foray into emerging...

TripleLift, the ad tech platform elevating digital advertising across every screen, and Reset Digital, a first-of-its-kind platform that gives brands and publishers broader and deeper audience reach across all communities, today announced a...

Rap Snacks, the "Official Snack Brand of Hip Hop" and one of the fastest-growing consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands in the industry of food and beverage, is proud to announce its line-up of special guests at the...

The Great Exhale, an award-winning private membership community created to center Black women, celebrates its inclusion on The G-List ? Gamechangers: Introverts to Watch in 2024.  The Gamechangers List was released on World Introvert Day (01/02)...

The Toronto chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC/Toronto) is pleased to announce that Fennella Bruce, veteran television producer and writer, has been named IABC/Toronto's 25th Communicator of the Year. Fennella is...

Western Air, the largest privately owned airline in The Bahamas, names Sherrexcia "Rexy" Rolle, Esq. as President, CEO & Accountable Manager of Western Air, effective January 1st, 2024. Rexy joins the small, 8% of airline CEOs, that are women. She...

The Seventh Episcopal District Women's Missionary Society (WMS) of the African Methodist Episcopal Church is honored to host Vice President Kamala D. Harris at their Annual Retreat on Saturday, January 6, 2024....

Charis Jones, CEO and Creative Director of Sassy Jones, is the first black female entrepreneur to build two girls dormitories at a Kenyan education center in Africa. Her initiatives have allowed prepubescent young girls to live separately from the...

On World Introvert Day, HushLoudly, the podcast and brand dedicated to amplifying the voices of introverts, releases Gamechangers: Introverts to Watch in 2024, a comprehensive list of 30 influential, introverted leaders (executives, best-selling...