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Storied Tuskegee Airman James Harvey III was honorarily promoted to Colonel during halftime of the Air Force vs. Army game on Nov. 4 before tens of thousands of spectators at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo....

The Kroger Co. Foundation today announced the scholarship award recipients and entrepreneurial pitch competition results from its third annual Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Innovation Challenge in collaboration with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund...

The Nearest & Jack Advancement Initiative announced today that Blackleaf Organic Vodka and Mission Craft Cocktails have been selected for its Business Incubation Program, the arm of the initiative that provides mentorship and business support for...

Today through November 24, Black Black Friday, a powerful call to action spearheaded by social enterprise Intentionalist, ad agency DNA, and premier supporter BECU, encourages consumers to shop at Black-owned businesses in the greater Seattle area as...

African Americans make up only 9.2% of cybersecurity analysts.(1)...

The Healthy Churches 2030 Conference, a four-day virtual event presented by The Balm In Gilead, Inc., will provide information and resources targeting health conditions that are prevalent in Black communities. The conference, featuring 80+...

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, one of the country's largest women's service organizations, is delighted to announce the induction of Angel McCoughtry as Honorary Members into its Alpha Omega Chapter. This accomplished woman has demonstrated...

George Acheampong, an influential figure in personal finance, wealth building, and entrepreneurship, is leaving an indelible mark on the financial industry. As the Founder and Managing Partner of Capitalwize, LLC, a Financial Planning and Investment...

Clark Atlanta University's Board of Trustees recently approved a new five-year strategic plan, Destination 2028 (2023-2028). Destination 2028 is the University's blueprint for directing the course of the future to preserve the sustainability and...

Today, the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, announced a commitment of $1.5 million in funding to the endowment that will sustain the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community, and Diaspora at...

The Albany Black Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) announced an award of $200,000 in grant funding from the KeyBank Foundation. The grant will support capacity-building initiatives that help grow and serve the Capital Region community, and support ABCC's...

As part of PepsiCo's ongoing efforts to support and elevate Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), the company is announcing $250,000 in grants towards tackling food insecurity at HBCU campuses, as the student attendance rates at...

The Healthy Churches 2030 Conference, a four-day virtual event presented by The Balm In Gilead, Inc., will provide information and resources targeting health conditions that are prevalent in Black communities. The conference, featuring 80+ speakers...

On September 26, 2023, President Biden announced the establishment of the inaugural Advisory Council on Africa Diaspora engagement. The...

Nia Centre for the Arts today proudly unveils Canada's first professional multidisciplinary Black arts facility, located in the heart of the historic community of Toronto's Little Jamaica. This landmark achievement, which has been 15 years in the...

The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) brought the warmth and vibrancy of the Caribbean to the heart of Atlanta at the ONE Music Festival, held on October 28 and 29 in Piedmont Park. The USVI, the official destination sponsor, hosted a captivating two-story...

The Tech Interactive will honor global music artist, tech entrepreneur, and philanthropist will.i.am with the 2023 James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian Award, presented by Applied Materials, Inc., at its sixth annual Tech for Global Good celebration...

Bringing her special brand of entrepreneurship to South Atlanta, former Bravo reality television star and executive producer Mariah HuQ has added another feather in her cap as the owner and founder of the highly anticipated boutique production...

Building on their 3-year commitment to improve Black Maternal Health outcomes, Carol's Daughter is expanding the Love Delivered initiative's aims by funding additional doula support for families in need. In partnership with the Mama Glow Foundation,...

Kimberly Bryant, founder, and former CEO of Black Girls Code (BGC), is pleased to announce the amicable resolution of a protracted legal dispute between herself and the board of the organization she founded in 2011. This resolution, stemming from her...

Urban One Inc. announced today it is teaming up with TelevisaUnivision Inc. to raise awareness and empower African American and Hispanic voters in the 2024 election cycle. The media giants will co-host a groundbreaking breakfast event titled, Wake Up...

Health eVillages, a program of the TramutoPorter Foundation, a non-profit organization with the goal of making the world more compassionate and kind by making resources available to individuals and communities in need, is proud to announce a Grant to...

QVC®, a world leader in video commerce ("vCommerce") across linear TV, ecommerce sites, digital streaming and social platforms, is in full holiday mode with the biggest live shopping party of the year. "Nonstop Holiday Party" weekend, November 4-5,...

Dream Exchange, the first minority stock exchange, in formation, proudly welcomes Celeste A. James, Principal of CA James Consulting, as a new investor. Celeste James, a national health equity strategist, has over 20 years of senior and executive...

Tired of the endless struggle to find professional attire that fits just right? Look no further because The Sopi Mitil Co. is here to redefine elegance and luxury for petite and curvy women. Sopi's previous work and latest Fall 2023 collection are...

Creme of Nature, a leader in ethnic hair care, unveils, "Perfect Edges, an Edge Above" celebrating the exceptional power and determination of collegiate African American women athletes. This social campaign highlights Creme of Nature's dedication to...

In a letter to President Biden, 311 faith leaders from across the country expressed strong support for the FDA's rules to prohibit the manufacture and sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. Most of the faith leaders serve Black communities....

Link to high res images HERE "Calvin Peete's remarkable journey stands as an example of the brilliance of Black excellence. His story inspires us to blaze a trail...

BLACK ENTERPRISE, the premier Black-owned digital media brand dedicated to providing business, investment, and wealth-building resources for African Americans, is proud to announce the return of the 8th Annual BE Smart Hackathon, hosted by American...

KeyBank is investing $400,000 in NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania to help increase financial stability and homeownership throughout the region with a focus on Black individuals and families who have historically had inequitable access to...

Healthline Media, the leading digital health and wellness property, today announced a collaboration with Ancient Song, a national birth justice organization working to eliminate maternal and infant mortality and morbidity among low-income Black and...

Private School Village (PSV), a parent-focused nonprofit organization, is excited to announce the highly anticipated 4th annual fundraiser, the PSV Sneaker Soiree. The event will occur on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Second Home Hollywood, starting...

Board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Steven Williams was just named the new president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) ? making him the first African American president in the organization's 92-year history. The...

Dr. Africa Wallace, director of Thoracic Surgery at Capital Health, was recently named the president of the Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society (ECTSS). Dr. Wallace is the first black female president for ECTSS and the first of any cardiothoracic...

Canada Post issued a new commemorative stamp honouring the life and legacy of Willie O'Ree, the National Hockey League's first Black player. The stamp was unveiled at an event Saturday in Edmonton as part of the 2023 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic...

Bank of America today announced the four New York City-based women and/or minority-owned business beneficiaries of this year's Bank of America Small Business Spotlight program at the iconic Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park. Each business...

Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI), the leading national non-profit organization committed to Black women and girls' health and well-being, welcomes Barbara J. Brown, PhD, as its next Board President. Dr. Brown follows Dr. Angela Marshall, who...

Josh Siaw MBE, Partner at White & Case LLP and co-chair of the UK Government's Africa Investors Group (AIG), is today recognised as the sixth most influential black person in the UK, and the most influential black person in the legal sector, by The...

Operation HOPE today announced that its HOPE Global Forums (HGF) co-chair Ambassador Andrew Young, has been promoted to the rank of officer in the French Legion of Honor. This further honor recognizes his exceptional contributions to the world of...

Becoming a victim of police brutality remains a top fear for three-quarters of Black girls and gender-expansive young people, according to a national survey released today by Justice + Joy National Collaborative, a gender and racial justice advocacy...

A broad coalition of more than 100 institutions of higher education, including public and private, faith-based, and historically Black colleges and universities today issued a statement standing with Israel, the Palestinians who suffer under Hamas'...

Amandla, a wine brand created by Adama Wines, a majority owned and 100% black female-run business, makes its debut in the US today to celebrate the vibrancy of black culture and the collective stories of the incredible women behind it....

OneUnited Bank, the nation's largest Black-owned bank, unveils WiseOne® Insights, a revolutionary financial wellness companion. This groundbreaking AI-driven tool is designed to guide, inform, and protect individuals by leveraging financial literacy....

Dream Exchange, the first minority stock exchange in formation, is proud to announce that Ryan E. Bowen, a distinguished black entrepreneur and former Major League Baseball player, has joined the mission as a Dream Exchange Ambassador. Known for his...

The Madison, WI, Grenada, MS and Los Angeles, CA chapters of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. have a reason for being proud today of a select group of mentees. Each sent a team of students that placed first, second or third in the organization...

After leading the agency to sustained growth and success since purchasing a majority stake from founder Tom Burrell in 2004, Burrell Communications Group's Co-CEOs McGhee Osse and Fay Ferguson have announced a transition to new ownership....

The Center for Black Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice announced today its participation in a new study that revealed pregnancy-associated deaths as an urgent public health concern deserving greater scrutiny by maternal mortality review...

Atlanta University Center students had the opportunity to network with nearly 300 employers and organizations showing their willingness to offer roles and opportunities to diverse candidates at the Atlanta University Center Consortium's 2023 Career...

Migrating to an entirely new country can be challenging. These hurdles could range from financial constraints to adapting to a new environment and culture shock. To this end, the Africhange Foundation has been launched to help African immigrants on...

The Black Business Association of Memphis (BBA) is excited to introduce BBA Talent Connect, a groundbreaking talent acquisition and sourcing initiative aimed at connecting businesses with qualified Black professionals. Committed to supporting Black...