News by subject: BLK

Black Ambition is a non-profit initiative founded by Pharrell Williams that aims to close the opportunity and wealth gap by empowering Black & Hispanic entrepreneurs. In 2022, adverse market...

Today, Urban One Inc.'s Reach Media and Radio One announced that Kyle Santillian, one of Chicago's most popular personalities, is joining the nationally syndicated show The Morning Hustle....

The University of Maryland celebrated today the naming of Thurgood Marshall Hall, home of its School of Public Policy, with an event that brought together faculty, staff, students and alums, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and the son of Thurgood Marshall,...

Trulieve Cannabis Corp. ("Trulieve" or "the Company"), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., celebrated Black History Month by hosting a fireside chat with Civil Rights Leader Ambassador Andrew Young. "The Work Continues" panel...

ChenMed, one of the nation's leading primary care providers, continues transforming the healthcare of the neediest populations and celebrating the company's award-winning culture and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, with extensive and...

Granite Telecommunications, a provider of communications and technology solutions to businesses and government agencies, today announced that it celebrated Black History Month by hosting a nationwide luncheon at its 12 U.S. offices and raising $6,600...

Six years after his seminal short film "Black Lives/Black Lungs" documented the decades-long campaign transforming menthol into a Black cigarette, filmmaker and former Truth Initiative fellow Lincoln Mondy released today his follow-up documentary...

Three winners of the 12th annual Hormel Foods MLK essay contest visited the company's World Headquarters today to read their winning essays to Hormel Foods team members. The students ? Ava Pigrum from Sacramento, Calif., Andre Smith from Minneapolis,...

ThinkNow, a leading cross-cultural insights and research technology company, and Quantasy + Associates, a creative and digital marketing agency, just announced the release of Wave 4 of the Black Consumer Project focused on Black Americans'...

M&T Bank's Harlem Multicultural Small Business Innovation Lab, a six-week program designed to provide local entrepreneurs with guidance, education, and resources to help them start and grow businesses, is now accepting applications. The program is...

Helping to conclude Black History Month, Mediaplanet announces the launch of this February's edition of "Celebrating Black History." This campaign will shed light on the institutional and social barriers that the Black community faces and showcase...

Kingsford, a leader in barbecue for more than 100 years, announced the opening of the application period for its third class of Preserve the Pit fellows. The program reinforces the brand's commitment to the preservation of Black barbecue culture and...

DENSO, a leading mobility supplier, today honored 19th century abolitionist and women's rights activist Sojourner Truth after learning she lived on land that is now within the property of its thermal manufacturing facility in Battle Creek....

MediaCo Holding Inc. , owner of HOT 97, the world's first all Hip-Hop station that's dominated New York City for over 20 years, announces that it's partnering with the WOE Podcast Network to launch two women-led podcasts that...

Pre-orders for the much-anticipated autobiographical release telling the story of widely regarded entrepreneur Mignon François, founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection (TCC), are now available at rhboyd.com/madefromscratch....

Redemption Holding Company ("RHC") announced today its agreement to purchase Utah-based Holladay Bank and Trust, marking the first time in American history that an existing commercial bank would become a Black-owned Minority Depository Institution...

Air Canada wrapped Black History Month today with its second annual Black History celebratory flight. Flight AC660 from Montreal to Halifax was planned, supported and operated by Black pilots, flight attendants, managers and employees on the ground...

Unite Us, the nation's leading software company enabling cross-sector collaboration, and Metro Mommy Agency, a full-spectrum doula service provider that offers continuous labor and doula support before, during, and after birth, are partnering to...

In honor of Black History Month, Maui Moisture is pleased to announce its partnership with PyschoHairapy, a global mental health and hair movement founded by Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka, a psychologist, hairstylist and hair historian. Dr....

Wealth Solutions Report (WSR) ? the fast-growing B2B digital media platform featuring wealth management-focused commentary, insights and analysis ? today announced the Top Black Industry Leaders of 2023, its first group of invitation-only Pathfinder...

Today, management and production company, ColorCreative announced the launch of its latest project dedicated to supporting diverse creators, the Find Your People Program. The first-ever Find Your People Party, a networking event for talented creators...

PermitUsNow, an industry recognized building permit expediting firm, is proud to announce that its president, Helen Callier, has been selected to serve as Mistress of Ceremony for the first annual Harris County Minority/Women-Owned Small Business...

Hyde Park Summer Fest, a two-day music festival that celebrates Chicago culture, today announced its first 2023 headliner as the iconic hip-hop duo Clipse. Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, brothers Pusha T and No Malice will reunite...

Despite advances in HIV/AIDS treatments, Black communities continue to face disproportionately high rates of the disease, with African Americans accounting for 42 percent of new cases1 even though they comprise about only 13 percent of the...

Despite organizations making significant progress on being more inclusive for Black employees, racism in the workplace is still prevalent, with seven in 10 (72 per cent) Black Canadians experiencing some form of racism or microaggression at work,...

Today, Black Artists' Networks in Dialogue (BAND) formally announces financial backing for capital improvements to the BAND Gallery and Cultural Centre in Parkdale. The Toronto-based charitable organization, in support of Black artists and cultural...

Black people are receiving medications for dementia less often than white people, according to a preliminary study released February 26, 2023, that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 75th Annual Meeting being held in person in...

Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation celebrated Black History Month by honoring three local leaders and hosting a Black-owned business pitch competition for startups and small businesses....

Black and African American Connections to Parkinson's Disease (BLAAC PD) study builds to six sites with the inclusion of Louisiana State University and University of FloridaCollaborative research effort from the Aligning Science Across Parkinson's...

Baseball Beyond Borders (BBB), Seattle's sports-based community development organization, released its first documentary film, "Reconciliation Tour." The documentary takes a powerful journey through the heart of the south, including youth baseball,...

On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), and the National Alliance for Black Business (NABB) signed a historic MOU during the NABB's first annual National Black Business Policy...

OneTen, a coalition of leading executives and organizations committed to skills-first hiring of one million Black individuals over the next 10 years into jobs with family-sustaining wages and opportunities for advancement, today announced that the...

Scotiabank has announced its renewed partnership with Black Artists' Network In Dialogue (BAND) with a commitment of $450,000 over three years. The partnership will help facilitate BAND's journey to support, document and showcase the artistic and...

OrigiNation Cultural Arts Center ? pioneers of innovative and dynamic performing arts programs that motivate, challenge, and inspire youth to be the best they can be ? will...

Although Black History Month is drawing to a close, it is important to remember that the minority experience is not a monolith. The barriers that Black professionals encounter are not limited to the same barriers as their colleagues. To offer an...

Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced it will showcase Ancestral Archives, an...

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FreeCast, a leading streaming service provider, is proud to announce the launch of BLKChannels, its African American Entertainment Bundle, in celebration of Black History Month. The bundle features a selection of streaming channels and VOD, created...

Zales is excited to announce its sponsorship of the Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF), becoming the official jeweler to create the iconic rings for inductees starting with the Class of 2023. For Signet Jewelers®, Zales' parent company,...

The U.S. higher education sector is rapidly evolving in response to changing societal needs and conditions, most notably rising costs and decreasing public support. With these changes come opportunities for innovative partnerships that provide...

While many people in Canada struggle with their mental health, certain groups face unique challenges because of systemic racism, discrimination, socio-economic status or social exclusion. Further, the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionally impacted...

SoLa Impact announced a $7.5 million investment by PNC Bank's Community Development Banking group in SoLa Impact's Black Impact Fund, also known as SoLa...

The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health accompanied by the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will announce support to mental health programs for...

The Handy Foundation has joined forces with the NAACP to expand its apprenticeship program, this time creating an entry point for BIPOC hair and makeup artists interested in working in production. The Handy Foundation x NAACP Glam Squad Training...

Uvaro, in partnership with the Blacks In Technology Foundation (BiT) and OneTen, is pleased to announce a new sponsored membership to promote career success for Black talent entering tech sales. Through this partnership, applicants who qualify will...

BoardProspects.com, an innovative software platform which has disrupted traditional board recruitment by providing corporations with direct access to a prestigious community of thousands of credentialed board candidates, today announced that it is...

The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health accompanied by the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will announce support to mental health programs for...

There's a growing conversation and public demand for textured hair care education in cosmetology schools and salons across the country. And some states are making strides; however, the industry has a long way to go. Stylists continue to clamor for...

The Minnesota Business Coalition for Racial Equity (MBCRE), a consortium of over 50 organizations, today launched the "MBCRE $1 Million Deposit Challenge" an initiative to support First Independence Bank, Minnesota's first Minority Deposit...

The Board of Directors of Public Allies, a nonprofit dedicated to social justice and racial equity, is honored to announce the appointment of Jenise Terrell to the position of CEO. Jenise brings over 25 years of experience in nonprofit leadership,...