News by subject: BLK

Operation HOPE, the nation's leading non-profit dedicated to financial empowerment for underserved communities, today announced the continued growth of its 1 Million Black Business (1MBB) initiative, which was one of the winners of Fast Company's...

With rising numbers of suicide death among Black men, the Illinois chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is offering Soul Shoptm for Black Churches training to equip faith leaders on ministering to those impacted by...

Deloitte Canada is launching the third installment of its Black in Canada report series, Spotlighting Black talent at every stage of their careers. Designed to highlight the moments where organizations can make a meaningful impact on the success of...

The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) has been awarded a $3.3 million grant by the Mellon Foundation to continue its Digital Justice Grant Program. The extension grant will support the program for an additional three competition cycles,...

Coston Consulting, a leading Black-owned business advisory firm with expertise in the legal industry, has partnered with SCG Legal, a worldwide member network of 122 independent law firms allied across 62 countries, to develop and deploy a...

Formed in the wake of the 2020 Uprising for Racial Justice in response to George Floyd's murder, the Black Collective Foundation MN (the Collective) has engaged its national partners, the Center for Evaluation Innovation (CEI) and the Philanthropic...

A staple in the community for a full century, members of the Los Angeles-based Lambda chapter came together (May 19-21) to celebrate the rich history of scholarship, brotherhood & service in a fun-filled evening commemorating the organization. A...

New Birth Missionary Baptist Church Senior Pastor Dr. Jamal Bryant will convene some of the globes most prolific ministry leaders for a three-day conference on June 27 through June 29. Bishop Noel Jones, Pastor YPJ and Dr. Dharius Daniels joins a...

Renowned founder and CEO of BLACK GIRLS ROCK!®, Beverly Bond, heralds a new era with the grand unveiling of  BLACK GIRLS BOND®, an innovative daily digital publication curated for audacious, wellness-conscious, fashion-forward, stylish, enterprising...

Foot Locker, Inc. and its U.S. grant-making partner, the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), are building upon their collaboration to empower youth in underserved communities with $4.5 million in new funding. The funding will support three...

Chicago-based dance company and arts organization, Praize Productions, Inc. (PPI), is celebrating its 12th anniversary season by participating in the inaugural Millennium Park Residency Program (MPRP). Organized by the Department of Cultural Affairs...

The Black Student-Athlete Summit (BSAS), a platform dedicated to advancing the professional and academic success of Black student-athletes, is partnering with Project Destined to launch a new virtual internship program that will provide Black...

Black Restaurant Week LLC celebrates the flavors of African American, African and Caribbean cuisine with a series of regional cultural events and aims to support Black-owned culinary businesses with substantial programming outside of their 10 or...

The Association for Wholesaling Diversity (AWD) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization centered on the success and recruitment of black professionals working in finance?specifically in the wholesaling, key accounts, and advanced markets career paths....

The Newberry Library and The Pattis Family Foundation are pleased to announce the winner of the second annual $25,000 Pattis Family Foundation Chicago Book Award. Toya Wolfe, author of Last Summer on State Street, will receive the award, which...

In his upcoming book, "Beyond the Bamboo Curtain" Michael Lee explains why Asians in the U.S. enjoy more privileges than other minorities. For example, Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed a bill requiring Florida to join other states that require...

BabyDonna is excited to announce the release of the first mineral sunscreen specially formulated for babies and toddlers of darker skin tones, created by a Black-owned brand. After almost a year of research and development, the skin and suncare brand...

?Living Cities announced its new partnership with Known, a finance and asset management firm, to house its?$100?million?Catalyst Fund III, an investment vehicle designed to confront and address underinvestment in Black, Indigenous, People of Color...

?Living Cities announced its new partnership with Known, a finance and asset management firm, to house its?$100?million?Catalyst Fund III, an investment vehicle designed to confront and address underinvestment in Black, Indigenous, People of Color...

The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) launched the rebranded Be Fierce.Take Control.tm campaign during Lupus Awareness Month with rebranded imagery to connect with young Black/African American and Hispanic/Latina Women at greater risk of developing...

This summer, PepsiCo will pilot a paid internship program, which leads with a reverse mentorship component that is designed with and for young people from the South and West Side communities. Through this internship, both mentors and mentees can...

The month of May marks International Doula Month, an annual observance celebrating doulas and raising awareness of the important work they do for new and expectant mothers before, during and after pregnancy. Doulas are non-clinical, trained...

"My entire life and that of my Dad and family has been devoted to the best in people ? no matter their race, religion or creed. I have fed my family through hard work and dedicated service promoting Black excellence and lifelong successes in...

With a patriotic salute and special celebration, Princess Cruises today welcomed one of the few surviving Tuskegee Airmen onboard Discovery Princess in Seattle as he arrived for his celebratory cruise to Alaska, marking an early commemoration for his...

Laugh Factory Hollywood and nonprofits Black Women Lead and Women's March Los Angeles are holding a special all-women's march on Sunday, May 21 at 2 p.m. in solidarity with Iranian women in the struggle for life and freedom....

TRANSART & Cultural Services (TRANSART) announces its second annual Pinkster celebration with a week-long series of free events in Ulster County, NY. Known as Pinkster: Joy Is An Act of Resistance, the celebration features engaging activities to take...

GO Topeka and Visit Topeka today announced their support for a new first-of-its-kind festival celebrating African American culture and heritage, coming to Kansas' capital city this summer. "For the Culture KS Fest" (FTC KS Fest) ? which will run from...

Today, BLACK ENTERPRISE, the No. 1  Black digital media brand with 12 million unique visitors per month, is thrilled to announce its Future of Work Town Hall hosted by Nationwide. The highly anticipated event will gather prominent leaders, experts,...

REVOLT, the leading Black-owned independent multimedia empire, today is excited to announce its spring 2023 class of new podcasts. The lineup features eight diverse and dynamic shows, including a range of women-led podcasts that cover everything from...

June 1 marks the start of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about the increased risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, fires and electric shock after hurricanes and severe...

Today Famous Amos, in partnership with the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), began accepting applications to the Famous Amos' Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative. The national grant competition, now in its third year, awards...

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, partnered with retired NFL player...

Women experience depression twice as much as men, and Black women are only half as likely to seek care as White women. There are several barriers that account for the disparity in seeking support, including a lack of therapists from communities of...

It is truly a rare occasion when the perfect combination of luxury excellence, culturally significant and earth-minded intentions all come together. The development of Alma de Samaná in the Dominican Republic has become that unique opportunity. ...

The lung cancer five-year survival rate has increased by nearly 40% in the past decade. Unfortunately, this progress has not been shared equally. Black Americans with lung cancer are less likely to be diagnosed at an early stage, less likely to...

Triple Emmy Award-winning journalist, leadership speaker and bestselling author Gaby Natale delivered a rousing keynote address in Tampa, Florida during UMA's commencement ceremony. Natale's empowering message instilled students launching a new...

Ivy League institution Princeton University names two dormitories after Kwanza Jones (Princeton '93), and José E. Feliciano (Princeton '94). These are the first buildings to be named after a Black and Latino donor in Princeton's 275-year history....

The percentage of Black workers in the labor market with living-wage jobs is at an all-time high, according to the Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity (LISEP). But the improvement in April may be less about getting better jobs, and more...

BlackDoctor.org (BDO) and Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, are working together to improve Black American participation in clinical trials. Increasing involvement in clinical trials by Black Americans is paramount to...

This Mother's Day and beyond, as cardiologists we care for the fate of all women. The death of a woman during pregnancy, at delivery, or soon after childbirth is an immeasurable tragedy for her family as well as society at large. Urgent action is...

The Atlanta Business League (ABL), the nation's first and oldest minority business development and advocacy organization, recognized and honored Operation HOPE Chairman, Founder, and CEO John Hope Bryant with its 2023 Distinguished Service Award....

Black Women Talk Tech is excited to host its 7th Annual Roadmap to Billions conference, taking place May 18-20th, 2023 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in Brooklyn, New York. Black Women Talk Tech is a collective of Black women tech founders supporting...

MOGL, the leading athlete marketplace and NIL operations software provider powering the Name, Image, and Likeness ("NIL") era of collegiate athletics, has teamed up with health and wellness community Alkeme Health. The partnership aims to address the...

Today, Until Freedom co-founder Tamika D. Mallory and Black Church Political Action Committee co-founder Reverend Michael McBride announced that they penned a letter to sports and entertainment collectibles organization Panini, criticizing the...

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is bringing its successful Entrepreneurs of Color Fund (EOCF) to Miami-Dade County, aiming to fuel over 300 small businesses for growth through capital and management services. Para leer esta...

Super CJ, the strongest boy in the world, is launching a new drawing contest sponsored by the Epic Foundation with one $500 prize for each school level (elementary, junior high, and high school) to help raise awareness for children's mental health....

Fearless Fund, the premier venture capital fund dedicated to supporting women of color entrepreneurs, is proud to announce its latest investment in LS Cream, a revolutionary cream liqueur that is set to shake up the wine and spirits industry....

Strands of Faith, a beauty brand dedicated to providing clean hair care solutions for textured hair and promoting mental wellness and self-love, has achieved a significant milestone. The company has been awarded a contract to supply its line of...

Today, Kingsford announced the 2023 class of Preserve the Pit® fellows. The six barbecue professionals chosen from across the industry include pitmasters, caterers, restaurant owners and the program's first digital storytellers....

Bank of America is pleased to officially launch its impact accelerator program named Bank of America Breakthrough Lab with the call for applications for the September 2023 cohort. The six-month program provides tailored mentorship, digital expertise,...