News by subject: BLK

A recent study published in the Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology journal reveals a groundbreaking advancement in hair transplantation, reports Dr U Hair and Skin Clinic. The research, titled "No-Shave Long Hair Follicular Unit...

Gettysburg has many historic attractions, from the Civil War battlefields to museums and other cultural experiences. Yet many visitors don't...

When Patricia Green, owner of The Patricia Green Group, a public relations firm, organized her first trade mission to the United Kingdom, it coincided with Jamestown 2007, the 400th anniversary of the British Founding of the New World...

Rev. Leroy Miles is Associate Pastor of Pastoral Care and Counseling at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, a faith community of over 15,000 members, the largest predominantly Black congregation in Philadelphia. In a compelling testament to his...

Black women in the United States experience a disproportionately high rate of...

According to a report Pessimism and Hope: A Survey of the Financial Status and Aspirations of Black Americans, by the Joint Center for Political and Economic studies, 75 percent of Black Americans could NOT handle an unexpected expense of $1,000....

Impact Communications, Inc. (Impact) a leading marketing and PR firm focused exclusively on elevating the stature of independent financial advisors, fintech firms, and allied financial services companies, announced a partnership with the BLX...

On January 13, 2024, Martin Luther King Jr. birthday weekend, Bay Area youth launch student led fashion, talent and art events, to develop business savviness, financial literacy, and social awareness skills to address violence in communities that...

Today, African communities in Canada and across the diaspora in the Americas mark the beginning of Kwanzaa. From December 26 to January 1, families and communities come together to share a feast, honour ancestors and celebrate their rich culture....

One-fifth of U.S. adults said that they would not be able to isolate a sick household member in a separate bedroom and bathroom in the case of an infectious disease outbreak, yet 75% believe that an infectious disease outbreak is moderately or highly...

Digital news brand UrbanGeekz has teamed up with CultureBanx for an exciting media partnership showcasing Black Innovation Alliance member organizations....

MedTech Color (MTC), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the representation of persons of color in the MedTech industry, is excited to announce its fourth annual Pitch Competition. Entering its fourth year, this event has become a...

Today, Black Promoters Collective (BPC) proudly unveils a groundbreaking partnership with Jazz in the Gardens (JITG), marking a significant step towards redefining and expanding the iconic festival experience. This strategic collaboration with the...

IN THE BLACK NETWORK (ITBN), a streaming service that highlights Black voices and original stories that are culturally significant and relatable for all audiences, has announced its third FAST channel offering with content from UrbanflixTV, the...

In a dynamic crescendo of art, philanthropy, and empowerment, Kwanza Jones, the acclaimed artist and high-impact philanthropist, has emerged as a force for positive change in 2023. Jones, alongside her partner José E. Feliciano, has propelled a...

The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) announced today it has been awarded a three-year grant with up to $500,000 in funding per year from the Office of Minority Health (OMH) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to increase...

In a historic move, Loyola Marymount University (LMU) announced that it has appointed Brietta Clark, J.D., as the new Fritz B. Burns Dean of LMU Loyola Law School. This makes Clark, who is the 19th dean of the law school, the first woman to hold the...

Today, Hip Hop is Green?the leading hip hop nonprofit that fights climate change and promotes holistic wellness?announced that it has raised $1.2 million in 2023 to create a community climate refuge for marginalized communities across America....

Today, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the historic New York Reparations Commission Bill SB 1163A/A07691. The National Black Cultural Information Trust, Inc. applauds this legislation and recognizes it as an essential step toward reparatory justice in...

The Association of Black Cardiologists announced today the launch of its Hypertension Control Program. The program will offer 50 member clinicians the opportunity to receive American Hypertension Specialist Certification in clinical hypertension...

PermitUsNow, the premiere building permitting expediting firm in Texas, is grateful to receive the prestigious Professional Services Firm of the Year Award from the Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum. The Greater Houston Business Procurement...

Claure Joins Agreement to Acquire Ownership Stake in Fund 1 from SoftBank Group Marcelo Claure to become Vice Chairman and General Partner alongside Dr. Paul Judge as Chairman and Managing PartnerClaure joins Judge and affiliated entities in...

The Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC) has launched a historic grant, aiming to provide critically-needed funds to Black-led, serving, and focused organizations in Canada. B.I.G. The Black Ideas Grant: Bridge and Build 2023 provides one-year...

Acclaimed artist and SUPERCHARGED CEO, Kwanza Jones, releases her new holiday single titled, "Christmas Time." The song was created to promote and spread positivity and festive cheer in the holiday season....

Diversity and inclusion have long been key to Canada's success and prosperity. With Canada having officially recognized the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent in 2018, the Government continues to invest in Black-led and...

Gender-based violence (GBV) has profound impacts on women and gender-diverse people including costing them their lives. GBV also has serious impacts on our communities. Those at highest risk live in rural and remote areas, are Indigenous women, Black...

Rock The Bells, the global platform dedicated to elevating Hip-Hop culture from its roots to the modern day, announced a new initiative as part of a tiered partnership with M&M'S®, proudly part of Mars. The collaboration introduced Rock The Bells'...

Prominent climate advocate and founder of the HBCU Green Fund, Felicia Davis, led a powerful delegation at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai. Their pivotal role bolstered climate activists from the US and 12 African...

Visionary futurist, thought leader, and global life and business strategist, Dr. Cindy Trimm, has announced that registration is open for her annual conference, End Your Year Strong Empowerment Summit. End Your Year Strong (EYYS), an annual...

Embodying the spirit of unity and togetherness through the power of music, TwoGether Land, the latest addition to the ONE Musicfest (OMF) family in partnership with Live Nation Urban, is set to make its mark in Dallas at the historic Fair Park. Known...

The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) announced today that Disney Experiences renewed, for the third consecutive year, its commitment to RICE's Supply Chain Accelerator Program (SCAP), which prepares Black entrepreneurs to do...

Green 2.0 said today that its new Transparency Report Card shows that the growth of communities of color in environmental jobs slowed this year, hitting a green ceiling. Green 2.0, a national independent campaign working to increase racial and...

Today, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) released From Impact to Action the final report on its inquiry into anti-Black racism by the Toronto Police Service (TPS). The report includes over 100 recommendations for meaningful actions to...

A series of literature reviews publishing online December 13 in The Lancet Psychiatry journal highlight the large body of evidence on the role played by racism in mental health disparities experienced by Black people living in the United States. ...

On December 17th, Discover Financial Services is teaming up with Cxmmunity Media for the 3rd Annual Discover Bowl. A gaming tournament and stream on Twitch which champions hardworking and ambitious Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU)...

Echo360, one of the leading and most comprehensive, global, SaaS video platforms for creating, delivering, and measuring learning engagement outcomes in any learning environment, recently gathered at the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning...

The Los Angeles Urban League (LAUL) proudly announces the appointment of Cynthia Mitchell-Heard as its new President and CEO effective January 1, 2024. Heard will become the first woman to assume this leadership role since Katherine Barr, the LAUL's...

Get ready for an unforgettable experience as the "Love Hard" tour prepares to take center stage, featuring a stellar lineup of R&B icons. The tour, headlined by Grammy® nominated, multi-platinum selling, singer/songwriter Keyshia Cole with...

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 thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the Disrupt Summit! Building on the...

Newark's BrownMill Atelier, a sustainable clothing brand, announced today that up to $75,000 of all December sales will be matched by the Jrue and Lauren Holiday Social Impact Fund (JLH) and the Newark Alliance, as part of the company's crowdfunding...

The Frist Art Museum presents Carving a New Tradition: The Art of LaToya M. Hobbs, an exhibition of recent woodblock prints and mixed-media portraits from the Arkansas-born, Baltimore-based painter and printmaker. Organized by the Frist Art Museum...

Today, Langco + Partners announced that its Founder & CEO Courtney Lang was honored by the Association of Black Health-System Pharmacists (ABHP) with the President's Award during their Annual Awards Luncheon, in conjunction with the ASHP Midyear...

My Code, a leading multicultural media and marketing services company, today announced the appointment of Edgar Hernandez as Chief Strategy Officer. In this new role, Hernandez will lead and oversee My Code's strategic vision across the company...

PRIMO Partners, a Southeastern-based, award-winning, multi-unit and multi-brand organization, marches forward with the acquisition of two Ben & Jerry's locations in Georgia, bringing their total store count to 20. A milestone for the company, PRIMO...

SXSW EDU® is excited to continue building out the lineup for its upcoming conference and festival with the addition of an Opening Keynote on the debate over and misconceptions of Critical Race...

The Women's Sports Foundation (WSF) announced the 2023 grant recipients for the Sports 4 Life Program ? a national initiative, co-founded with ESPN, and supported...

The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is delighted to announce a new Black Journalism Fellowship, in partnership with The Globe and Mail. The CJF-Globe and Mail Black Business Journalism Fellowship is the latest expansion to the CJF's Black...

Forward Momentum today announced the name of Memphis's newest music festival, the Riverbeat Music Festival. The three-day event will take place at Tom Lee Park on May 3-5, 2024. Forward Momentum is owned by a group of prominent Memphians and is also...

Today, Frito-Lay announced My Joy, a new advertising campaign that showcases unique stories of joy through the lens of rising creators. Featuring a mosaic of cultures, identities, and talents, My Joy aims to inspire creators from all backgrounds to...

T.D. Jakes Real Estate Ventures, LLC (TDJREV), a real estate company leading the creation of healthy and sustainable communities in a global marketplace, today announced a partnership with New Urban Development, Miami's largest Black-owned real...