News by subject: BLK

Rock The Bells, the global platform dedicated to elevating Hip-Hop culture from its roots to the modern day, announced 'Rock The Campus' presented by Ford. During the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop celebration at Alabama State University on October 8-9,...

Coqual, a leading global think tank, today released a new white paper with the results of its second annual Black Equity Index (BEI), a benchmarking tool created for companies to drive measurable change, track true progress, and demonstrate their...

CINQCARE, a company committed to deliver health and care where you live, with a deep commitment to Black and Brown communities, and leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. , are teaming up to serve Medicare Advantage members throughout New...

Acclinate, an expert in health equity through inclusive research, is collaborating with Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, to help increase participation by members of the Black/African American community in Merck's oncology...

Black Business Boom, founded by Danielle McGee as the Groupon for Black owned businesses, marks a significant milestone as it celebrates its 5-year anniversary. The organization has evolved into a dynamic force for the empowerment of Black-owned...

The Association for Wholesaling Diversity (AWD) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to ensure the ongoing success and recruitment of black financial services professionals on the wholesaling, key accounts, and advanced sales career paths....

The American Advertising Federation (AAF), the "Unifying Voice for Advertising," announced today the inductees into the 2024 AAF Advertising Hall of Fame (AHOF). Six industry luminaries will join this prestigious group, along with corporate icon...

Gran Coramino® Tequila, an ultra-premium tequila founded by entrepreneur Kevin Hart and 11th-generation tequila maker, Juan Domingo Beckmann, has launched applications for The Coramino Fund, the brand's giveback program, with U.S. impact partner...

MBAStack, the leader in free online MBA introductory courses, has released its ranking of the Top 10 HBCU MBA Programs in America.  You can view the HBCU ranking here: https://www.mbastack.org/top-hbcu-mba-programs/ According to Tammie Cagle, the...

According to the Small-Business Labor Crisis Report by Ramsey Solutions, 42% of small business owners state they have experienced burnout in the past year and 56% small business owners express they feel alone in solving...

Since its inception, African Design Journey through Austral Asia (ADJOAA, pronounced ajwa) has been a champion of African fashion through its growing online clothing and lifestyle marketplace. Designed to spotlight Made in Africa creations and brands...

The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum announces and unveils the newest acquisition to its collection today in this 250th Boston Tea Party anniversary year -- a first-edition book of Phillis Wheatley's famous book, Poems on Various Subjects, Religious...

Al B! and Rev. Sharpton align with bipartisan members of Congress, transplant patients, and physicians from across the country calling for immediate reversal of Medicare cutbacks for blood tests caused by a sudden, March 2, 2023 announcement by a...

T.D. Jakes Enterprises, a social impact holding company, in conjunction with its national initiative, the Good Soil Movement, today announced its first-ever holiday gift guide highlighting a wide array of products in time for the holidays. The Good...

Since its inception, African Design Journey through Austral Asia (ADJOAA, pronounced ajwa) has been a champion of African fashion through its growing online clothing and lifestyle marketplace. Designed to spotlight Made in Africa creations and brands...

Gallaudet University is pleased to announce the official launch of the public phase of a $23 million fundraising campaign, the "Necessity of Now" (NOW), to honor the legacy of Louise Miller, an unsung hero of educational and racial justice in...

EMBARGOED until 17.00 UK / 12.00 ET / 9.00 PT 27 November 2023 As world leaders gather for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), renowned environmentalist Julia Butterfly Hill speaks out for the first time in a decade, to call on governments to...

The International Bladder Cancer Group (IBCG) and UroToday, a leading global resource for urology news and education, are proud to announce our formal partnership to collaborate on improving patient outreach and education on bladder cancer. This...

CivicAction and the Diversity Institute today released a first-of-its-kind report, Diversity and inclusion in non-profit leadership in Ontario: Are we there yet? With funding support from the Ontario government, the report sheds light on the...

The International Bladder Cancer Group (IBCG) and UroToday, a leading global resource for urology news and education, are proud to announce our formal partnership to collaborate on improving patient outreach and education on bladder cancer. This...

Afro Unicorn®, the beloved character brand founded by visionary entrepreneur April Showers, announces the release of its second annual holiday EP, An Afro Unicorn Holiday Deluxe. Presented by Afro Unicorn Entertainment and distributed by Connect...

The Great Exhaletm, a private membership community designed to center Black women, announced that it is a two-time winner in this year's MUSE Awards. The brand identity project that earned the company this victory was led by its Founder, Lisa Hurley,...

The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) today announced that they will receive a $1.5 million philanthropic investment from Wells Fargo & Company . The momentous investment aims to scale Wells Fargo's continuous support of the...

Vision Films, Inc. ("Vision") has announced the TVOD release of the inspirational urban drama Consider the Lilies from writer, director Ricky Burchell on December 5, 2023 across the US and Canada. The film was executive produced by Kendall Gray and...

In Canada, diversity is our strength. That is why the Government of Canada is investing in initiatives that empower Black Canadians and address longstanding and systemic racism issues affecting them in the areas of recognition, justice, and...

Today, Urban One, Inc. (the "Company") reported that it received an Additional Staff Delisting Determination (the "Additional Staff Determination") from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq"), noting that the...

BLAQ Luxury Hair Products (pronounced Black), an esteemed Black-owned and Jamaican-founded beauty brand, today announced the beginning of its weeklong BLAQ Friday Sale and BLAQ Friday Giveaway Contest. From Monday, November 20 through Monday,...

As a dog food company committed to providing the best nutrition for your canine companions, Bully Max is proud to announce the launch of our latest innovation: Bully Max 24/14 High Protein & Growth Puppy Food. This premium formula is specifically...

Dream Chasers Capital, Carver Bancorp's largest minority shareholder, encourage investors to call and email the bank to accept its improved $3.25 per share offer-an over 100% premium to the current stock price.  A public company's stock price and...

CNO Financial Group announced today that for the second consecutive year, the company is donating $50,000 to the African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs (The Alliance). The national membership organization of 76 Black-led community development...

SUPERCHARGED® By Kwanza Jones releases two new tracks titled, "Charging Forward" and "Hey Boost Friend." These songs carry powerful messages that encourage fans to keep moving forward and bring others along....

Google, in collaboration with the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC), proudly announces the launch of the fourth annual Black-owned Friday campaign. This initiative aims to drive support...

Tiptonville, Tennessee-- On Thursday, November 2, 2023, six men incarcerated at the Northwest Correctional Complex (NWCX) marched across the stage to receive their Bachelor of Science in Business degree from Lane College....

When diverse female professionals are brought together in sisterhood, amazing things happen. Just ask any of the women who attended this year's Black Girls Golf Executive Member Retreat....

Canada Black Music Archives (CBMA) is excited to announce its official launch as a digital repository dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich and diverse musical heritage of Black Canadians....

According to a new report from GoDaddy's Venture Forward research initiative, Black women remain the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs, more than doubling since August 2019. Black women total 10% of total entrepreneurs surveyed for the latest...

The Toyota Lexus Minority Owners Dealership Association (TLMODA) is once again renewing its partnership with The Salvation Army to address the increasing food insecurity challenges families face across the country during the Thanksgiving break....

Top Latina speaker and triple EMMY winning journalist Gaby Natale, delivered a powerful keynote speech at the Walmart Global Headquarters as part of the "Live and Lead" Speaker Series. The event brought together over 1300 Walmart associates from...

In a new report, Americans' Views of U.S. Foster Care: Elevating Black Americans' Perspectives and Experiences, Kidsave and Gallup examine how the American public ? especially Black Americans ? view the foster care system and adoption from foster...

Today, the Tigerlily Foundation  (Tigerlily), a leading breast cancer patient advocacy organization, and Labcorp, a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services, announced the launch of I AM INCLUDED, a co-developed, modernized,...

The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce the completion of its celebrated fellowship initiative, the African Humanities Program. ACLS will join past...

At a press conference today, Entergy launched a new initiative ? The Power of Prosperity ? a partnership with Single Stop and Stackwell to support Historically Black College and University, or HBCU, students to ensure their success and position them...

Today, BLACK ENTERPRISE, the premier Black-owned digital media brand dedicated to providing business, investment, and wealth-building resources for African Americans, unveiled its highly anticipated 40 Under 40 Class of 2023, showcasing a remarkable...

The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) today announced the appointment of Earl Granger, III as Chief Development and Impact Officer, effective November 15, 2023. The ELC is the preeminent global membership organization for Black current and former...

As Transgender Day of Remembrance approaches, national LGBTQ+ nonprofit Destination Tomorrow reflects on its impact within the Atlanta community after one year of operating a community center tailor-made to serve queer and Trans individuals living in...

REVOLT, America's fastest-growing Black-owned multimedia empire, today is proud to announce its fall 2023 podcast class. Featuring 12 dynamic new shows, REVOLT's growing podcast lineup includes captivating series spanning across music, culture,...

AdTheorent Holding Company, Inc. , a machine-learning pioneer and industry leader using privacy-forward solutions to deliver measurable value for programmatic advertisers, and Hero Media, a next-generation Black-owned media and ad tech company, today...

Rimidi, an Atlanta-based digital health company focused on optimizing clinical workflows, enhancing patient experiences, and achieving quality objectives for chronic disease management, today announced the company is now partnering with Brighter Day...

Today, Dove and Open Source Afro Hair Library launch Code my Crown ? the world's first complete and free guide for coding textured hair and protective styles in video games. Created by Black artists, Code my Crown is an...

New survey reveals risky gap between knowing and doing  Survey Key findings: 79% of Black men know genetic information can help improve prostate cancer treatment options.75% of Black men know inherited gene mutations can increase their risk for...