News by subject: BLK

Women and gender-diverse individuals account for more than half of Canada's population yet continue to face significant barriers and inequalities. This includes underrepresentation in leadership positions, pay gaps, and high risk of intimate partner...

reVolver Podcasts is thrilled to announce the launch of a groundbreaking new podcast show, The Median Society, hosted by the talented Anthony Mitchell, Jr. This captivating podcast is set to bring to the forefront the socio-economic and political...

Better Brothers Los Angeles (BBLA), in partnership with The DIVA Foundation, under the guidance of the Emmy® Award-winning actress and activist Sheryl Lee...

Citizens Trust Bank Residential Mortgage Division announced its Down Payment Assistance Grant Program to allow eligible homebuyers to overcome the financial barrier of making a substantial down payment when purchasing a home. This grant is being...

CEO Reco McCambry announced this week that Novae has been accepted into the Direct Selling Association after a unanimous vote by their Board of Directors. The acceptance is a major step for Novae, which has now appeared on the Inc 5000 list of...

Today, 123 leading civil rights, public health, medical, faith, youth-serving and other organizations placed a full-page ad in The Washington Post and issued a joint statement urging the Biden Administration to issue final rules this month to...

TE Connectivity, a world leader in connectors and sensors, will welcome another 10 students this year into its African Heritage Scholarship Program....

HealthCentral and the Skin Cancer Foundation (SCF) today announced the launch of the Skin Cancer in People of Color partnership, a collaboration committed to heightening awareness of skin cancer risks in people of color and the issues and inequities...

On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we remind ourselves of the importance of promoting equal rights and opportunities for every human being, regardless of skin colour or ethnicity. As a country that finds its...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: "Today, on this International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we reaffirm our...

For the second year in a row, FirstEnergy Corp. has been designated as a Top 50 Diversity Employer by Minority Engineertm magazine. The rankings are determined based on a survey of randomly selected Minority Engineer readers who were asked to name...

Carol's Daughter, a pioneer in the natural hair care space, is expanding two classic collections ? Goddess Strength and Black Vanilla ? with NEW styling products. The brand's latest innovations are the Goddess Strength Smooth & Shape Balm and the...

Today, MD Financial Management Limited (MD), Scotiabank and the Black Medical Students' Association of Canada (BMSAC) announce a three-year agreement to support initiatives that facilitate social connection and mentorship among Black medical...

At the State of the Club address during The Gathering Spot's (TGS) 8th anniversary Gather Weekend celebration, co-founders Ryan Wilson and TK Petersen announced significant expansions to their influential network. TGS will establish its fourth...

Dark & Lovely announces 'Play in Color,' a new brand initiative created to empower Black women to experiment and express their fun, playful side with color. With 'Play in Color' comes the debut of the brand's newest hair color collection, Fade Resist...

The African Nova Scotian Justice Institute (ANSJI) proudly announces the appointment of Shawna Paris-Hoyte, ONS, KC, MSW, RSW, as its new Executive Director. A fifth-generation African Nova Scotian, Shawna brings a wealth of experience and dedication...

Key takeaways Streaming providers are experiencing continued disruption, and redesigning past models may not be working....

Spectrum Medical Care Center and its executive leadership established the "Glen Spencer Ending the HIV Epidemic Fund" in 2022 to honor Glen Spencer's legacy and dedication to increasing HIV awareness throughout the LGBTQ+ community. It is focused on...

Today, MacKenzie Scott's Yield Giving announced Birthing Beautiful Communities (BBC) as one of the Yield Giving Open Call's largest awardees which supports  people and places experiencing the greatest need in the United States. BBC received $2...

Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Vanguarde, announced today, the appointment of Gabrielle Brown as Managing Partner & Head of Operations. Gabrielle will report to LP Green, II, Chairman & CEO of Vanguarde. ...

YouScience®, the leading technology provider dedicated to solving the skills gap crisis for students and employers, and Black Girls Do STEM, a 501c3 nonprofit organization empowering Black girls to achieve equitable Science, Technology, Engineering...

AIandYou, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between artificial intelligence (AI) and marginalized communities, announced the kickoff of its comprehensive voter education campaign today. The initiative will be rolled out...

The Republic of Zambia and Operation HOPE today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote financial literacy. The...

Representing the interests of more than 100,000 Black real estate professionals, the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) announced today that it is preparing member agents and brokers for a new environment created by a lawsuit...

The Endometriosis Network of Canada (TENC) is urgently calling on the Federal Government to launch a National Action Plan for Endometriosis. This critical initiative is designed to address substantial gaps in the treatment and research of the...

Dr. Bill Winston, a globally renowned pastor, entrepreneur, and business leader, presents the 2024 Business & Leadership Conference (BLC). BLC is a two-day hybrid experience purposed to equip entrepreneurs...

High Resolution Images HERE The 55th NAACP Image Awards Golf Invitational , A PGD Global production, presented by Wells Fargo teed off on Tuesday, March 12, at Monarch Beach Golf Links. The event kicked off Image Awards week...

The Knowledge House (TKH) - the nationally recognized Bronx, NY founded tech organization celebrates ten years of providing accessible, free technology programs for youth and young adults in New York City and their expansion cities - Atlanta, GA; Los...

In bold defiance of convention and a powerful tribute to the impact of the Black community, artist and rapper Griot B, also the founder of School Yard Rap ? which teaches true history to children through music written by Griot B ? announces his Moor...

Operation HOPE Ventures, a wholly owned subsidiary of Operation HOPE, is proud to announce its recent investment of $25,000 in The Black Coffee Company (TBCC). The first-of-its-kind donation comes as a culmination of TBCC's participation in the One...

Hyundai in collaboration with Culture Brands, its African American marketing agency, launched their new multicultural campaign featuring the highly anticipated 2024 Santa Fe SUV. The latest addition to the popular "OKAY Hyundai" series, the new...

On March 14, 2024, the North Carolina based entertainment company, Washington Comix celebrates the inclusion of its graphic novel, Black Justice: The Awakening on the Amazon Best Sellers List. The graphic novel, Black Justice claimed the number 20...

JAZZ IN THE GARDENS 2024 (JITG), hosted...

A unique, first of its kind event at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, brought together luminaries from the Georgia state legislature and the Atlanta Hindu and Indian American communities for an evening focused on Building Bridges and...

Everyone should have the right to a healthy, clean, and sustainable environment. Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, held a roundtable in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, with a Black community that has been...

The Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership, a global authority on leadership, gender equity, and inclusion, is pleased to announce the 2024 recipient of the Helen G. Drinan Visionary Leader Award winner, Thasunda Brown Duckett....

xoNecole, the leading digital lifestyle brand for Millennial and Gen-Z women of color, announced Friday its 2024 inaugural ItGirl 100 List. Powered by Hyundai, the ItGirl List celebrates 100 Genzennial women who are bold, unapologetic, and aren't...

Black Health Matters (BHM)? a leading nonprofit health advocacy organization that provides health and wellness information that is rooted in medical expertise to the Black community ? is partnering with the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) to spread...

Higher Heights, the leading national organization exclusively dedicated to advancing Black women's political power, released new polling data on the top issues of concern to Black women voters in 2024....

Today, Black Enterprise, the nation's leading Black digital media brand, is excited to announce its Shaping the Culture of Wealth Town Hall hosted by Nationwide. Scheduled for March 14, this groundbreaking virtual event will include a panel of...

The countdown is on to the 35th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC), the nation's premier...

Today, the BIG3 announced its seventh season will tip-off at Oakland Arena in Oakland, CA on June 15, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. ET live on the CBS Television Network and Paramount+. The 10-week season will make stops in Tampa, FL, Baltimore, MD, Newark, NJ,...

Introducing "Rylie and Codie's World," a captivating reality series chronicling the journey of two young sisters from Harlem as they pursue their dance...

Melcher Media, the distinguished book producer and publisher of over 30 New York Times bestselling books known for its bespoke and exquisitely crafted titles for the world's most renowned celebrities and brands?including Oprah Winfrey, Kobe Bryant,...

Rachelle Zola, a 75-year-old white woman, embarks on a remarkable pilgrimage on April 2, 2024 from Chicago, Illinois to Montgomery, Alabama, spanning 754 miles. Until 4-1/2 years ago she had never considered the Black community, their lives, their...

The North Carolina based entertainment company, Washington Comix celebrates the inclusion of a foreword by Billy Blanks in the graphic novel, Black Justice: The Awakening. "I am over the moon that Mr. Billy Blanks provided the foreword for my...

Over 100 women have signed on to a statement in support of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Signers include Shirley Franklin, former Atlanta Mayor, and civil rights leader, Helen Butler. The statement on DogonVillage.com reads as follows:...

The United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) proudly welcomed esteemed members of the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings & Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) to its headquarters for a dynamic and insightful strategic roundtable...

The 55th NAACP Image Awards Golf Invitational, presented by Wells Fargo, A PGD Global Production, tees off at Monarch Beach Golf Links on March 12, 2024. NAACP President & CEO, Derrick Johnson, opens the event with "Breakfast on...

DuPont today announced that Sam Ponzo, Vice President and General Manager, DuPont Industrial Solutions, has been inducted as a member of The Executive Leadership Council (ELC). The ELC is a global organization, comprised of current and former Black...