News by subject: BLK

The T.D. Jakes Foundation (TDJF), in collaboration with Wells Fargo, are creating opportunities for historically underrepresented communities with a philanthropic investment of $9 million in grants to 16 community-based organizations across the...

Throughout February, the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir (OIGC) presents a variety of events spanning four cities: Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco, and Corte Madera. These events will showcase the power of Black gospel music as a vehicle for...

In the Black Network (ITBN), a Black-owned and Black-led streaming platform committed to the amplification of Black content and its creators, launches ITBN Africa - 70 hours of programming committed to highlighting the creative voices that represent...

Today, NFL legend and executive Troy Vincent, Sr. and his wife, Tommi A. Vincent, a renowned chef, podcast host, and...

The Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, will host the official Government of Canada celebration for Black History Month 2024 on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. This year's theme, "Black Excellence: A...

Black-owned businesses generate more than $183 billion in annual revenue, according to U.S. Census data. To contribute to this ongoing success, SCORE ? mentors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business...

On the first day of Black History Month, Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III was formally installed as the President and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 7 PM at the Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The sold-out installation...

Black History Month is now being celebrated at BlackPast.org! Join the more than one million people expected to visit the world's largest online encyclopedia on African American and Global African history between February 1 and February 29. This...

Join the Ontario Heritage Trust to mark Black History Month with cultural events and programs at the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History. The museum is rooted in the Black history of Ontario's southwest, where over 30,000...

Harlem Fashion Row (HFR), the premier agency advocating for designers of color, has announced the 6th staging of its annual Black History Month Summit. The event, dubbed HFR- Live ? The Iconic Era, is scheduled for Thursday, February 15, from 1:00...

OUTFRONT Media , one of the largest out-of-home media (OOH) companies in the U.S., is proud to announce its extensive plans for Black History Month. This year's celebration features inspiring out of home (OOH) initiatives, a renewed partnership with...

As we enter Black History Month, a period to honor the contributions of Black and African American individuals in the United States, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is rolling out a new educational program supporting mental...

For the first time, Asheville's Black heritage and culture is on permanent display around the city through a new walking trail. Unveiled in December 2023, the Asheville Black Cultural Heritage Trail is the first of its kind in Western North Carolina...

The Preventive Measures Foundation (TPMF) is spearheading "EQUITABLE MINDS," a movement dedicated to closing the cultural gap in mental health care by focusing on building mental health equity for communities of color through therapy, awareness,...

As Canadians mark Black History Month, new research by KPMG in Canada finds that Canadian companies have continued to make progress over the past year to create a more equitable and inclusive workplace for their Black employees. Yet, eight in 10...

United Way Greater Toronto and the Federation of Black Canadians kicked off Black History Month with an awards ceremony at the annual Black Leadership and Recognition Breakfast Event this morning with over 250 attendees from across the GTA.  ...

The Million Dollar Dinner hosted by André Farr will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday February 10, 2024, the evening before the Big Game. This ultra-exclusive fete will take place during a complete buyout of Picasso, one of the most elegant...

In a provocative commentary in Nature Human Behavior, Dr. Jane L. Delgado of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and Dr. Rueben C. Warren former Director of the National Center for Bioethics in Research and Health Care at Tuskegee University...

For World Cancer Day, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), and the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) are announcing three key areas of policy focus as part of the Alliance...

MYAVANA, the beauty-tech company founded by black female tech entrepreneur, Candace Mitchell Harris, announces a new experiential partnership with Ulta Beauty, coupled with strategic investments from Prisma Ventures, the beauty retailer's digital...

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. , a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and investor in low carbon fuel...

This Black History Month, Ada & Edith stands as a shining example of Black excellence in the modern fashion industry. With founder Ukonwa Ojo's visionary leadership and entrepreneurial spirit paving the way for a brand that celebrates empowerment,...

As we begin the celebration of Black History Month, Fritz Pollard Alliance Foundation is honored to host its 19th Annual Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr., Salute to Excellence Awards and The Emergence of the African American Quarterback, roundtable, both...

Paramount+ in Canada, BIPOC TV & Film and the National Screen Institute today announce the four participants selected for the first edition of the Elevate program. This brand-new business development incubator for BIPOC producers seeks to enhance the...

Applications are open for Ingenium - Canada's Museums of Science and Innovation's new Black and African Canadian Scientific and Technological Innovations Fellowship. Developed in partnership with the Black Canadian Studies Association, this...

Delon Hampton & Associates (DHA), a prominent Black-owned civil and structural engineering design firm based in the nation's capital, will celebrate 50 years of excellence at a formal dinner ceremony on the first day of Black History Month. The event...

ColorComm Inc., the nation's leading women's platform addressing diversity & inclusion across the communications, marketing, advertising, and media industries, reveals its annual The...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports heart disease kills more women than all cancers combined. Black women are bearing the brunt of the toll cardiovascular disease (CVD) is having on women in the United States. CDC data show...

Author Jessica Ann Mitchell Aiwuyor's new Black History book, Black Voices: Inspiring and Empowering Quotes from Global Thought Leaders, features quotes and biographies of Black authors, poets, educators, politicians, activists, artists, musicians,...

In recognition of Black History Month, CHC: Creating Healthier Communities is launching "Doula Diaries," recognizing unsung heroes in Black communities?doulas and birth advocates. Historically midwives supported by doulas were the leading maternal...

This February, The Peanut Institute is celebrating Black History Month by recognizing the father of the peanut industry, George Washington Carver, and sharing five tasty African heritage recipes....

Happy Black History Month! The theme for Black History Month 2024 is "Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build." Throughout February and all year long, we will be acknowledging the incredible contributions, past and present, that...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Black History Month: "Today marks the beginning of Black History Month. This month, we honour the achievements of Black Canadians, past and present, celebrate Black culture,...

Meijer reaffirmed its commitment today to growing its selection of Black-owned brands to meet customer interest and demonstrate its support of small businesses in its communities. Since formalizing this program in 2021, Meijer has grown its selection...

DiversityComm Magazine, one of America's top diversity-focused publications, is thrilled to announce the release of its upcoming issue, slated to hit digital and print...

Voting is now open in UScellular's annual Black History Month Art Contest with Boys & Girls Club of America. Community members can vote for their favorite piece of original art online:...

Black Professionals in Tech Network (BPTN) is proud to announce the upcoming CIO Responsible Development Roundtable on Thursday, February 16, 2024. This pivotal event, featuring Minister François-Philippe Champagne, Federal Minister of Innovation,...

The Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) is proud to announce the February airing of "The Legacy of HBCU Marching Bands," a film that pays tribute to the rich heritage and ongoing legacy of Historically Black College and University (HBCU)...

This Black History Month, NU Standard will commemorate the monumental contributions of Black beauty icons with a two-day celebration. The tribute begins with a VIP screening of Netflix's "The Black Beauty Effect" at Violet Crown Cinema on February...

Dream Exchange is pleased to announce that Charles DeBow, President of the National Black Chamber of Commerce®, has lent his influential support to a letter endorsing the Main Street Growth Act (H.R. 6623). Addressed to key congressional leaders, the...

Today, TIME reveals 'The Closers,' a new list recognizing 18 Black leaders working to close the racial wealth gap. TIME's 'THE...

As Black History Month begins, Hyundai Motor America is proud to announce the third consecutive year of the Progress Project, in which the company provides financial assistance to black-owned small businesses in a region. This year, award recipients...

A new study from BlackDoctor.org (BDO) highlights the complex factors that build and break trust in healthcare among Black communities. Comprised of more than 45 million people in the U.S., Black communities have historically had a complicated, and...

Black/African Americans are 50% more likely to get liver cancer than the general population, and incidence rates are climbing. The Love Your Liver campaign provides community members with convenient opportunities to learn...

Beginning January 29, The Center For Economic Inclusion, (The Center) is opening up its third round of funding to Latina and Black Women business owners in the Twin Cities region. The Center is offering a total of $700,00 in forgivable loans...

The U.S. Postal Service today celebrated the remarkable contributions of Judge Constance Baker Motley (1921?2005), a civil rights pioneer and judiciary trailblazer, as the 47th honoree in the Black Heritage stamp series. ...

Diabetes Digital, the latest venture from Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez of Food Heaven, is proud to announce the launch of its innovative virtual nutrition counseling service. Based in San Francisco and extending services across 23 states, Diabetes...

Waveland Canada, a subsidiary of Arts Help, proudly announces a captivating celebration in partnership with Oxford Properties Group, set to illuminate the rich contributions and achievements of Black Canadians in the arts and culture sphere. This...

Michele Foods, a pillar in the Chicago community, celebrates Black History Month with its "Good Over Everything" syrups, now available in a 40th Anniversary commemorative gift box showcasing the centuries-old recipes with generations of goodness...

Business and spiritual leaders from around the world will share their expertise on how to build, grow and uplift entrepreneurs and businesses founded in faith at T.D. Jakes' 2024 International Leadership Summit. The 13th annual conference will return...