News by subject: BLK

Morris College, an accredited, four-year, coeducational, residential, liberal arts and career-focused institution, will host South Carolina Institutes of Innovation and Information (SCIII) on its campus on February 23 to begin the next phase of the...

The TEAM-UP Together Scholarship Program is underway and will continue to accept applications for its next round of need-based scholarships until March 15, 2023. The scholarship program is one of TEAM-UP Together's strategies aimed at doubling the...

From Xenophobia to Colorism, and Racial Inequities, Marjy Marj's Conversations About Race touches on ways to broaden our lens, unify as a community, support each other through mentorship, embrace our differences, and encourage a sense of belonging....

11th Hour Racing announced today its new ambassador, Zandile Ndhlovu of Cape Town, South Africa. Zandile "Zandi" Ndhlovu is South Africa's first Black African freediving instructor, TEDx speaker, filmmaker, explorer, and passionate storyteller. She...

Dream Exchange Founder and CEO, Joe Cecala, joined over 50 other CEOs and business experts who gathered in Washington, DC on Wednesday, February 22nd for the Black Business Policy Conference. The annual conference, co-sponsored by the National...

Black Progress Matters [BPM], an organization dedicated to changing the color of executive suites and boardrooms worldwide, is proud to announce a successful partnership with Glassdoor, the worldwide leader on insights about jobs and companies. Black...

The FinServ Summit, presented by The Council for Inclusion in Financial Services (CIFS), will return in-person and take place in five cities across the United States in 2023. Those host cities will include Birmingham, Alabama on March 23, Detroit,...

Camille Rose, is excited to announce the launch of the Rosemary Collection - a naturally scented, vegan hair care collection developed to stop breakage, strengthen strands and promote healthy hair growth for all hair textures....

Two months after the official release of "Reclaiming the Throne," a three-part docuseries produced by D28 Productions, executive producers Joshua Cullins and Morris Williams Jr., are preparing for their red carpet movie premiere on March 19, 2023,...

Oklahoma based alternative cannabinoid brand Eighty Six jumps on the burgeoning psychedelics market with the launch of Fun Guy, an edibles series dedicated to helping you experience a lighter, brighter, psychedelic trip....

The winner of the 2022 ALCS Educational Writers' Award is WHAT'S THE T?, written by Juno Dawson and illustrated by Soofiya.   Published by Wren & Rook and created for young people aged 14+, WHAT'S THE T? is a no-nonsense guide to all things trans...

In celebration and recognition of Black History Month and international cultures, Freed-Hardeman University continues to host several events this month to promote unity, empathy and awareness. International Student Day will be held Thursday, Feb. 23,...

In Canada, we all deserve to live in a society that is diverse and inclusive. For Black Canadians, it is important to acknowledge that they have faced?and continue to face?discrimination, inequalities and systemic barriers, which prevent them from...

National historic designations encourage us to acknowledge both the triumphs and the struggles that have led us to the Canada of today, and help us reflect on how to build a more inclusive society for today and future generations. Today, the...

Bronner Bros. is pleased to announce the appointment of David Johnson to the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer. Founded in 1947, the company is a 100% family and African American owned consumer products and exhibition company serving the...

Clearwater Analytics , a leading provider of SaaS-based investment accounting, reporting, and analytics solutions, today announced that its investment accounting and reporting platform is the anchor of a fully FDIC-insured deposit program, brought to...

Amgen today announced the African American Heart Study, in collaboration with the Association of Black...

The PepsiCo Foundation and Doritos SOLID BLACK today announced 16 Black nonprofit leaders selected for the 2023 Black Changemakers program, a program developed to uplift Black community leaders and amplify their bold voices to showcase the positive...

On March 6, Ada Developers Academy (Ada) officially opens their brick and mortar campus doors for class in Atlanta, Georgia. The tuition-free coding school for BIPOC, women and gender-expansive adults is celebrating its entrance into the Atlanta tech...

As Northerners shake off the last effects of Winter, many are planning Spring trips to the mid-Atlantic or the Gulf Coast. If any of those potential vacationers are aspiring Black entrepreneurs, they might want to consider permanently relocating....

To support the call for a gender-equal media and entertainment industry, the Permanent Mission of Italy to the UN and UN Women, together with a cross-regional group of Member States and the non-profit organization "We Do It Together" (WDIT), which is...

Obtaining a job with family sustaining wages is critical to reducing the income and family wealth gap that exists between Black and white Americans. Too often these jobs have college degree requirements locking out qualified candidates that could be...

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels in over 95 countries, today announced the rapid expansion of its groundbreaking BOLDSM by Wyndham program. In just over six months, the program...

Today, BLCK VC, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing representation of Black investors in venture capital, launched the second edition of the State of Black Venture report, a leading analysis of how Black investors are...

Active Minds, the nation's leading nonprofit organization promoting mental health awareness and education for youth and young adults, and UNCF (United Negro College Fund) are proud to announce the release of their latest report- Lessons from Black...

The New Impact Fund ? founded to connect BIPOC, particularly Black entrepreneurs in Twin Cities neighborhoods, with the financial and social capital needed to grow and sustain their businesses ? has announced that three Black-owned Businesses ? Next...

Paine College, a Historically Black College & University (HBCU), today announced the launch of "Growing Paine," its 2023 Annual Capital campaign to raise $6 Million in 60 days. The kick-off also marks the start of the institution's new era of quality...

Wes Hall, Founder and Chairman, BlackNorth Initiative, Dahabo Ahmed Omer, Executive Director, BlackNorth Initiative, and their team joined Eliza Casinather, Head of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, TMX Group, to close the market in celebration of Black...

In honor of Black History Month and Samara Joy's extraordinary GRAMMY® Awards success winning for Best New Artist and Jazz Vocal Album, Savage Content is pleased to provide this first look into their upcoming Children of Bronzeville project with...

Director Robin N. Hamilton re-releases the documentary about an extraordinary woman who went from picking cotton at age 6 to becoming an indomitable civil rights leader.  Capturing a snapshot in time from her historic speech at the Democratic...

Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced the 70 Black and Hispanic/Latino entrepreneurs from across 20 states as well as Washington, DC selected for this year's cohort of the EY Entrepreneurs Access Network (EAN). A nationwide business accelerator,...

Today, the BlackNorth Initiative, the first Black-led non-profit to close the Toronto Stock Exchange , will be joined by Eliza Casinather, Head of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at TMX Group, to close the market in celebration of Black History Month...

Announced today, leading Atlanta-based hip-hop and R&B record label Love Renaissance (LVRN) appoints Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter Bryan-Michael Cox as Senior Vice President, A&R, and Executive Producer....

Sidney Keys III, 17, of Marietta, Georgia, today was named a 2023 Prudential Emerging Visionary for his inspiring commitment to improving the lives of others....

Prudential Financial today announced its next class of Prudential Emerging Visionaries ? 25 young leaders from across the U.S. with an inspiring commitment to improving the lives of others....

QVC®, a premier fashion and accessories retailer and leader in video commerce and multiplatform shopping, today announced the launch of Gymwrap with creator Nicole Ari Parker and co-founder, fellow actor and husband Boris Kodjoe. A female-founded and...

B Code, My Code's digital media platform for engaging Black audiences, today released its 2023 Black Consumer Fact Pack.  The annual research report conducted by My Code's Intelligence Center provides key insights and data, to help marketers and...

This week, Pronghorn has unveiled its newest round of angel investments in four additional Black owned spirits companies: Anteel Tequila, Common Ground Spirits, Delta Dirt Distillery, and Old Hillside Bourbon Company....

In honor of Black History Month, Bluestone Bank is proud to celebrate the contributions of Black Americans to our nation's history, culture, and society. Bluestone believes in amplifying the many voices within its community, and this February, the...

Vision Films, Inc. ("Vision") announces the VOD release of the Chicago centric rom-com Pretty Crazy from director Maurice 'Mo Jones on March 14, 2023. The film was co-written and produced by Jones with niece, Leslie Jones (Chicago State University...

ChurnZero, the platform and partner for Customer Success, has partnered with Success in Black as an official sponsor to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across the Customer Success (CS) industry. The year-long partnership is designed to...

The Association for Wholesaling Diversity (AWD) is a 501(c)(3) US non-profit organization centered on black financial services professionals working in the wholesaling, key accounts, and advanced markets career paths. After a wildly successful 2022...

The Jamul Indian Village of California (JIV) Tribe and Jamul Casino invite San Diego to join them in observing Black History Month, a time for all of us to celebrate the rich history, culture and contributions of Black Americans. Jamul Casino...

Corporate immigration powerhouse BAL was distinguished this month by Lawyers of Color (LOC), for its industry-leading commitment to organizational diversity, equity and inclusion. The Washington D.C.-based nonprofit for the advancement of legal...

bp announced today it is investing $4.05 million in three historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) to provide students with scholarship funding, exposure to the energy industry, and career development...

The Black Business Association of Memphis (BBA) remains committed to cultivating and growing their Memphis ReStart Initiative, a Black business initiative designed to promote economic development within the Memphis community. This Black History...

Thousands of fans, students and alumni converged upon Alabama State University (ASU) on Saturday, Feb. 18 to take part in the 18th Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase (HBOB), the nation's...

On February 19th, 2023 there will be a memorial and rally to remember the life of Latjor Tuel. Tuel was shot and murdered by police on February 19th 2022 as he was walking on the 4500 block of 17 Avenue S.E. He was beloved in his community, and his...

The University of Maryland announces its newly opened School of Public Policy building will bear the name of civil rights lawyer and former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. Over the course of his career, Marshall played a key role in...

In Canada, diversity is our strength. The Government of Canada is investing in initiatives that celebrate the stories and contributions of Black Canadians while acknowledging the unique challenges they face. Under the Supporting Black Canadian...