News by subject: BLK

SheaMoisture Men, the nation's leading personal grooming brand for men of color, is unveiling a new campaign, "Black Men Love," with the mission of proliferating a narrative that celebrates and showcases Black men through the lens of love. The...

OneTen, a coalition of leading executives and companies committed to facilitating the hiring, promotion and advancement of one million Black individuals and others without four-year degrees into family-sustaining jobs today released "Hire Skills for...

Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey is taking its signature urban art and Hip Hop program, Art, Beats + Lyrics, into new frontiers -- including outer space -- with The Verse, the brand's first immersive virtual reality experience. The Afrofuturism-inspired...

A new report finds that defined benefit pensions play a critical role in delivering adequate retirement income for older Americans while providing a key buffer against economic hardship for women, Blacks, Latinos, and those without a four-year...

LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, today announced the establishment of college scholarships to attract greater diversity into the manufacturing industry and foster a more inclusive and...

The Atlanta Business Chronicle announced that Operation HOPE Chairman, Founder, and CEO John Hope Bryant will receive the 2023 'Outstanding Voice' Award during its Annual DEI Awards....

Paramount+ in Canada and the Black Screen Office (BSO) are pleased to announce a significant partnership to support the Black Creators Festival Initiative. As part of Paramount's long-standing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, both...

McDonald's of Washington, DC, Greater Baltimore and Eastern Shore, in collaboration with Black Collegiate Gaming Association (BCGA) and global esports organization Gen.G, is announcing another edition of the HBCU+ College netWORK, a one-day event...

More than 40,000 attendees will descend upon Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, this week, Sept. 14 ? 16, for the global women's conference Woman Evolve, presented by Wells Fargo. Powered by Sarah Jakes Roberts' authentic and dynamic voice,...

In a resounding success story for the National Business League ® (NBL), the National Black Supplier Development Program ® (NBSDP) proudly announces that over the past two years, its alumni have secured over one hundred million dollars...

The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC), in collaboration with the Bristol Myers Squibb-Pfizer Alliance's No Time to Wait campaign, will host a virtual and in-person town hall meeting titled "Heart of the Matter," on September 15, 2023 at 6:30...

The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), the preeminent global membership organization for Black CEOs, senior executives, corporate board directors , top-tier entrepreneurs, and global thought leaders, announced today it will honor Mellody Hobson,...

EBONY Magazine will return to print for a Fall issue that is slated to hit newsstands on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.  In partnership with entertainment company Mass Appeal, the limited-edition print issue celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop...

Season 2 of the Emmy® nominated series Harlem Globetrotters: Play It Forward premieres on NBC on Saturday, October 7th with a Telemundo premiere of season 1 of Harlem Globetrotters: Ganando Con La Comunidad on the same day. Both shows are produced in...

On September 12th, women leaders convene in Washington, D.C., to discuss "Rethinking Our Approach to Hunger," spotlighting the pressing issue of food and nutrition insecurity in the U.S. at the National Food Policy Conference during Hunger Action...

Applications open today for Prudential Emerging Visionaries, a national program that recognizes young leaders developing innovative solutions to societal or financial challenges in their communities....

The National Policing Institute (NPI) is honored to recognize two leaders for their significant and positive impacts on the law enforcement profession overall, and the agencies and communities they have each so admirably served. ...

Lavi Rèv, a consulting firm committed to fostering empowerment and creating opportunities for black and brown women, is thrilled to announce the launch of its annual Dream Grant. This initiative is designed to uplift and support the dreams and...

Today, the Young Black Lawyers' Organizing Coalition (YBLOC), a national network of young Black lawyers and law students, has requested to meet with Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Richard J. Durbin to urge him to abolish the "blue slip" practice...

In efforts to drive awareness about health disparities in the United States that result in higher rates of prostate cancer diagnosis and death for Black men, The Balm In Gilead, Inc., a national non-profit organization, will present a free webinar...

Althea Jones, Registered Midwife and President-Elect of the Association of Ontario Midwives, is on a mission to bridge gaps in Black reproductive health....

Bridge Tower announced a newly constructed development of 130 luxury homes for lease in Lake Jackson, Texas. Lakewood Manor, close to Highway 288, has a laid-back, suburban feel with scenic trails & parks, shopping, restaurants, top-rated schools and...

Drs. Bill and Veronica Winston, along with Bill Winston Ministries, are hosting their 29th Annual International Faith Conference (IFC) in Forest Park, Illinois, September 10 ? 15, 2023. For six days, world-renowned speakers and musical artists will...

The fourth annual national Black Footwear Forum (BFF) will convene at Detroit's HBCU Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design (PLC) in partnership with the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) on September 21-24. The theme for...

Ally and Thurgood Marshall College Fund gather 60 students to compete for over $200k in scholarships and prizes In their first year competing, North Carolina Central University and Texas Southern University placed second and thirdMulti-platinum...

Researchers at Dr. U Hair and Skin Clinic in Los Angeles report significant milestones in treating the challenging scarring hair loss condition known as folliculitis decalvans. A novel high-tension suture guard offers affected patients a promising...

The American Red Cross national blood supply has fallen to critically low levels?dropping nearly 25%-- since early August, and potentially threatening the medical care of patients with an emergency need for blood, or those living with critical...

21st Century Charter School, the leading charter school in Indiana for college and career readiness, received the "Excellence in College Readiness" award from the Indiana Department of Education on September 8th. The school also received a $250,000...

The National Black MBA Association® (NBMBAA®) will formally introduce H. (Henry) Beecher Hicks III as president & chief executive officer at the 45th Annual Conference and Expo in Philadelphia, September 12 ? 16, 2023. Hicks, a lifetime NBMBAA...

DESERI to make its NYFW debut showcasing luxury handbags at the Flying Solo and Unieke Mode shows this Saturday, September 9, 2023. DESERI represents more than just luxury handbags; it represents empowerment, diversity, and the celebration of black...

Cetera Financial Group (Cetera), the premier financial advisor Wealth Hub, announced today that it won one of the 2023 Wealth Management Industry Awards ("Wealthies") for its groundbreaking Courageous Conversations program. The program earned Cetera...

Today, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) Foundation launched its Pathway to Neurosurgery program in Washington, DC. The initiative is dedicated to alleviating health care disparities by encouraging high school students from underrepresented...

Fostering their continued efforts to create innovative programs to lead the charge in building a more sustainable future, the HBCU Green Fund, founded by environmental leader, Felicia Davis, has launched a self-titled publishing brand. Their first...

Flickr, in joint partnership with SmugMug, announced today a new grant with the Black Women Photographers collective (BWP) to celebrate the community's three-year anniversary....

PROPEL today announced that educator Dr. Lisa N. Herring has been named President of PROPEL, effective Monday, September 18. Herring, who most recently served as superintendent of the Atlanta Public Schools, is respected as a champion of innovation...

Stellantis hosts 24th annual in-person supplier diversity MatchMaker event  Event connects more than 300 diverse business owners with more than 200 Tier 1 supplier decision-makers and Stellantis purchasing, supply chain and supplier operations...

Everyone, regardless of their sexual or gender identity, should have access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and resources that are safe and stigma-free. However, experiences of discrimination within Canada's health care system have...

Joe Cecala, Founder and CEO of Dream Exchange, was invited to speak at the National Black Business Conference which took place in Atlanta, Georgia on August 24-26. With a resounding commitment to empowering a new generation of entrepreneurs, a...

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, are excited to announce the HI-HERImpact Pitch Competition, a...

New research in the September 2023 issue of JNCCN?Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network reveals an alarming lack of access for non-English speakers who called...

Metro State University, the Twin Cities' nationally recognized urban university, is pleased to announce it has been awarded a 2024 Collaborative Urban and Greater MN Educators of Color (CUGMEC) grant from the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing...

Today, WorkRise announced the launch of Working Knowledge, a new online resource exploring policies, practices, and solutions to support workers' advancement in the labor market....

One Solution, Urban One's award-winning integrated marketing, strategic partnerships and branded content studio division has received an astounding four awards from the 2023 Telly Awards, an awards program that represents the best in video and...

Black Girl PR is proud to announce that the PR firm has been certified as a Minority Business Enterprise by the National Minority Supplier Development Council. The certification comes on the heels of the firm's successful participation in The Black...

Leading textured haircare brand Aunt Jackie's Curls and Coils is set to make its monumental debut at New York Fashion Week (NYFW) through exciting partnerships with designers Bach Mai and Sami Miró. This unprecedented collaboration not only marks the...

The PepsiCo Foundation, National Urban League, and Greater Baltimore Urban League are pleased to announce the first Culinary Tasting Event in honor of the Black Restaurant Accelerator Program. The one-night event will showcase grantees of the program...

According to NEW Dove research, 8 in 10 women believe their armpits don't look, feel or sweat like the ideal.* But underarm insecurities are so last season. The latest trend? Confidence. Dove is launching...

Dress for Success® Worldwide is honored to announce the return of Women Who Inspire on September 27, 2023, in New York City. Bringing together corporate executives, innovative thought leaders, media, social influencers, and the women Dress for...

The Association of African American Financial Advisors ("AAAA" or the "Association"), a non-profit membership organization for African American financial advisors and other wealth management industry professionals, today announced the group's annual...

Black people and Black communities continue to live with the effects of prejudice, discrimination, and hatred?from unconscious bias to anti-Black racism, hate crimes and violence. These systemic inequalities have resulted in the overrepresentation of...