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Americans believe expanding educational freedom will improve our nation's education system, according to a new landmark poll conducted by YouGov and released by yes. every kid. foundation. A majority of Americans surveyed ? including most Democrats,...

Girls who participate in physical activity ? and stay with it through adolescence ? are more likely to have higher body confidence and experience benefits throughout their lives. However, NEW research from Dove and Nike reveals 45% of teenage girls...

Triple Emmy winning journalist, bestselling author and speaker Gaby Natale and The Estée Lauder Companies have renewed their commitment to collaborate on programming for the Leading with High Touch sponsorship program, a leadership development...

Today, the National Black Nurses Association and the National Coalition for Infant Health issued a joint statement formally requesting that the Pennsylvania State Legislature amend SB 500 to include Medicaid coverage for an exclusive human milk...

Tampax, Procter & Gamble's leading tampon brand, is partnering with actress and executive producer Marsai Martin, women's college basketball national champions Angel Reese and Flau'jae Johnson, and Dr. Nicole Sparks OB/GYN, to continue its mission...

The Surge Institute is thrilled to announce the appointment of Ulric Shannon as the organization's Chicago Executive Director. With a leadership journey spanning more than 15 years in education management, Ulric brings a treasure trove of experience...

Black Girls Code is thrilled to introduce Cristina Jones as their new CEO. Jones brings decades of executive and leadership experience at the intersection of technology, marketing, and media. She is passionate about creating pathways for women of...

TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced the launch of its redesigned Institute for Women Entrepreneur Excellence, Inc. ("Institute"), a program created to address the barriers to success many women face in the...

Pfizer Canada and the Skin Spectrum Summit are pleased to announce the winners of the new Canadian Skin of Colour & Diversity Scholarship program, which aims to improve dermatological care for underrepresented populations, including those with deeper...

In order to cultivate a more inclusive and dynamic landscape for engineering and STEM startups, Black Women in Science and Engineering (BWISE) and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) are excited to announce the 2023 Diversity and...

Patricia Hill Collins, a distinguished sociologist whose authorship of Black Feminist Thought (1990) helped kickstart intersectionality as a force in politics and society, has won the 2023 Berggruen Prize for Philosophy and Culture, the Prize Jury...

Paramount+ in Canada, BIPOC TV & Film, and the National Screen Institute announce today a joint partnership that brings to life the all-new ELEVATE program, providing business development mentorship, as well as strategies for growth and stability to...

On Thursday the 26th of October 2023, the Accelerating Black Leadership and Entrepreneurship (ABLE) program, a Black business accelerator organized by the African Diaspora Network (ADN), will...

IMB Partners ("IMB") announces that it has received a license from the U.S. Small Business Administration ("SBA"), to operate IMB Partners SBIC Fund I, L.P. ("SBIC Fund") as a Small Business Investment Company ("SBIC")....

360 Marketing & PR (360mpr) has experienced exponential growth in just over a year after a brief introduction that resulted in their first acquisition, an expansion into Canada and The Bahamas and a renaming of the agency to 360 Advertising &...

In a groundbreaking announcement, National Black Brewers Association successfully introduced Black Brewer's Day, a day dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the rich heritage and contributions of Black beer brewers throughout American history....

Anthony Fletcher, Sr. Founder and CEO of Integrity Sports Agency (ISA) announced the kickoff of the 4th Annual Coat Drive. The drive will run through November 7, 2023. Every ISA Coat Drive since its inception has succeeded in surpassing the previous...

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), a 10,000-member medical professional association, and the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU), which serves more than 26,000 medical professionals, organizations, and health care...

TriNet , a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs), today announced that NAACP Empowerment Programs, a nonprofit division within the nation's oldest and largest civil rights...

Statement from 100 Black Men of America: We, the 100 Black Men of America, stand united in our commitment to justice, equality, and peace. We are deeply saddened by the recent terroristic attack on Israel and offer our thoughts and prayers to all of...

Ameris Bank ("Ameris" or the "Bank"), the wholly owned subsidiary of Ameris Bancorp , today announced that it has entered into a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice that resolves alleged violations of fair lending laws in the Jacksonville,...

Latimer announces the launch of the newly created platform that represents the evolution of inclusivity in Large Language Models (LLM). Dubbed the Black GPT, Latimer will better serve AI users through a racially inclusive LLM experience where the...

Three-time Emmy award-winning journalist, author and speaker Gaby Natale, will keynote for Toyota North America on October 19th at the company campus in Detroit. ...

For more than a century, the cultural heritage of Southern California has been enriched by the therapeutic mineral springs nestled within a historic 1902 site known as Murrieta Hot Springs Resort. Over the past 30 years, the property has been...

Global Genes and Rare Disease Diversity Coalition launched the second phase of the Know Your Family History initiative today, which will focus on creating educational materials aimed at community health workers engaged with Black, Latinx, and other...

The HOPE Global Forums | Annual Meeting (HGF), America's premier annual gathering of thought leaders focused on financial inclusion, announced its return December 10?12, 2023 in Atlanta, GA. Themed "Making the Case for Optimism," the Annual Meeting...

Creme of Nature, a leading brand in the ethnic haircare industry, demonstrated its continued support to education and empowerment by participating in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Annual Leadership Institute and Gala. The event, which...

Rap Snacks, a trailblazing pioneer in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and entertainment industry, is proud to announce its venture into the world of transportation. The company has established itself as a leader in logistics by effectively...

1863 Ventures, an independent, Black-led national business development nonprofit and venture capital accelerator and Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company held their 5th annual HI-HERImpact Pitch Competition this past...

The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) today announced the appointment of Audrey Taylor as Chief Academy Officer, effective October 16, 2023. The ELC is the preeminent global membership organization for Black current and former CEOs, senior...

Liberty Hill Foundation is proud to announce the 2023 grantee partners for The Liberation Fund, a new initiative that invests in community-led solutions to end the incarceration of girls and gender expansive youth in Los Angeles County.  ...

First World War Black veterans returned home from fighting in France, hoping to be recognized as equal citizens in this country. Despite their sacrifices and service, they faced continued oppression and harsh treatment under Jim Crow laws. The 1919...

After years of seeing declining rates of cervical cancer in the United States, physicians are seeing an alarming increase in the number of advanced cervical cancer cases diagnosed. This is particularly true of Black and Hispanic women in lower...

The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL) has awarded approximately $500k in funding to launch the 2024 NIIMBL eXperience program in five locations across the United States. The application period is now open...

Emerge, the nation's premier organization that recruits and trains Democratic women to run for office, has over 200 powerhouse women running this fall that are poised to win critical seats. To showcase the many women running, Emerge released the...

The Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation announced today the full details of its third annual event that serves to commemorate three important Black Panther Party milestones: The 57th anniversary of the founding of the Black Panther Party in OaklandThe 3rd...

Ellevator, a private membership organization dedicated to uplifting the skills and networks of women of color, proudly announced its official launch today. The organization welcomes emerging leaders and founders to join its community and take their...

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), the preeminent one-to-one youth mentoring organization in the United States, announces Game Changers, a new initiative that unites the collective power of influential leaders and changemakers to help...

NIVEA today announces nationwide availability of NEW Skin Firming Melanin Beauty & Hydration Lotion with Q10. The lotion is specifically formulated to revitalize, firm and nourish dry, ashy melanin-rich skin. Joining NIVEA to announce the product...

One Solution, Urban One's award-winning integrated marketing, strategic partnerships, and branded content studio division, in collaboration with AT&T Dream In Black has returned for a...

The 100 Black Men of America, Inc. applauds and supports the historic ruling of United States Eleventh Circuit of Appeals, issued on October 3, 2023, which forces Alabama legislators to create a state-drawn plan that forms two Black congressional...

Dark & Lovely is bringing their Building Beautiful Futures program to Howard Homecoming this year! In partnership with Entrepreneur, TV personality, and Howard alum, Yandy Smith-Harris, Dark & Lovely will host a panel discussion and masterclass, "A...

Private School Village (PSV), a parent-led nonprofit working in partnership with over 65 local private schools to support Black and brown families, hosted its annual Back-to-School Picnic and School Community Fair on Sunday, October 8, 2023 to kick...

The Brady Hunter Foundation, in collaboration with Scholastic Book Fairs, will be sponsoring a Book Fair and Teacher Appreciation Breakfast at Barbara Hawkins Elementary School on Tuesday, October 17, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 19010 N.W. 37th...

The Board of Trustees of Clark Atlanta University (CAU) has made the historic decision to construct three new campus facilities simultaneously in order to enhance the student experience....

The Atlanta University Center (AUC) Data Science Initiative announces the launch of a new partnership with Mastercard at 12:00 PM on October 18th at the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library. The event will detail the innovative partnership which is...

Heartland Forward joined civic and business groups at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis to release its latest report, Black Business Opportunity Strategy: The Journey of Black Business Owners in Memphis. Memphis is unique...

Clark Atlanta University's School of Education has earned recognition on the U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate Schools list released on April 25, 2023....

The Board of Trustees of Clark Atlanta University (CAU) has made the historic decision to construct three new campus facilities simultaneously in order to enhance the student experience....

Clark Atlanta University's 2023 homecoming celebration will commemorate the school's 35th anniversary. It will be a tribute to the school's excellence, innovation, and evolution over the past three and a half decades....