News by subject: BLK

The health implications from COVID-19 have been felt across society, especially for the Black community. According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the...

The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, will be in Scarborough to announce a reinvestment in the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative. The Minister will be accompanied by Shaun Chen, Member of Parliament...

The HeroZona Foundation is excited to announce it will host the "History of South Phoenix" brunch and panel discussion on Monday, Feb. 20, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in celebration of Black History Month. The invitation-only event will be hosted at...

The Automotive Hall of Fame (AHF), a non-profit organization that honors and celebrates the mobility industry's pioneers and their impact on society, is celebrating the opening of its new exhibit "Achievement." This initiative began in 2022,...

The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, will be in Scarborough to announce a reinvestment in the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative. The Minister will be accompanied by Shaun Chen, Member of Parliament...

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking applications for its Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP or grant program) to assist state and local governments in reducing deaths and injuries from drowning and drain entrapment...

Black Tech Week, the iconic inclusion-focused tech conference acquired in early 2022 by economic impact organization Lightship Foundation, will return to Cincinnati from July 18?20. Lightship's inaugural BTW event was highlighted by keynote speaker...

The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Boston Professionals is proud to host the 5th Annual Inspire STEM Scholarship & Awards Gala on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. The gala aims to recognize and celebrate...

Supporting the mental health and well-being of people in Canada, particularly those who face disproportionate challenges because of systemic racism, discrimination, socio economic status or social exclusion, is a priority for the Government of...

As part of Dove's ongoing commitment to help pass The CROWN Act and end race-based hair discrimination nationwide, the brand has partnered with LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, who is committed to creating equal access to economic...

Linda G. Levy, president of The Fragrance Foundation (TFF), was honored with the New York Urban League's first-ever Catalyst Award for her leadership in advancing DEI in the multi-billion-dollar fragrance industry.  Some 250 leaders from the...

Fifty-nine years after the passage of the Civil Rights Act in 1964, the United States continues to suffer from long-term systemic bias that results in a variety of disparities?including significant wealth and homeownership gaps. Today, black mortgage...

The  Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will make an important announcement of support for mental health among Black youth in Ottawa. There will be a media availability immediately...

Bruce Jackson, associate general counsel and managing director of strategic partnership in the office of the president at Microsoft Corporation, will speak about his journey to the C-suite during a Black History Month Courageous Conversation webinar...

Saint Augustine University (SAU) President Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail makes history as the first Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) president selected to preach for the Washington Cathedral's fourth annual Holy Eucharist & Annual...

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

The  Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will make an important announcement of support for mental health among Black youth in Ottawa. There will be a media availability immediately...

The Introvert Sisters podcast announced today that it has been honored for Best Podcast in the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion category in The 2nd Annual Anthem Awards. Lisa Hurley and Sharon Hurley Hall are the Co-Founders and Co-Hosts of the...

As North America continues to celebrate Black History Month, many organizations are looking inward to examine their current DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) policies and initiatives. Employees from a diverse range of...

National historic designations illustrate the defining moments in the story of Canada. They tell the stories of who we are and connect us to our past, enriching our understanding of ourselves, each other, and our country. Thomas Peters (c. 1738?1792)...

Supplemental Health Care (SHC) is honored to continue its philanthropic partnership with the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) by announcing $25,000 in scholarship opportunities for NBNA members pursuing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)...

The Rare Impact Fund, launched by Selena Gomez, and part of Rare Beauty's signature social impact programs, today announces an additional $1.5 million in grant support to 12 organizations expanding access to mental health services and education for...

ProvenBase, an Intelligent Sourcing Solution spotlighting diverse, disabled, and underrepresented talent, is excited to announce an advancement in DE&I hiring and a major benefit to all its customers. Raising the bar for accessibility in hiring,...

BRIDGE, the only independent DEI trade organization to serve the global marketing industry, today announced the launch of its first annual summit BRIDGE 2023: Pioneering DEI Next Practices, April 23-25 at Zachari Dunes in California. The event...

Project Potluck, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization run by and for People of Color (POC) to build successful companies and careers in consumer packaged goods (CPG), is starting 2023 with big plans for growth thanks to generous donations and support...

The Promise Venture announced the launch of its Search Fund platform today, a vehicle formed to partner with Black and other diverse entrepreneurs acquiring quality businesses in the lower middle market.  The Promise Venture's founding team ? Reggie...

FundBlackFounders is excited to announce a partnership with Metro United Way to provide $25,000 matching crowdfunding grants to 15 Louisville-based founders. This innovative program will support early-stage startups founded by Black entrepreneurs,...

QYOU Media Inc.  , announced today that The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) presented the 2023 Driving Influence Award to QYOU Media, in partnership with Culture Brands, for...

U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) and the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) will hold a signing ceremony on Monday, February 20th for a strategic partnership alliance...

Heart & Stroke, along with Brain Canada and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH), are excited to announce the upcoming launch of new awards to support Black researchers in Canada. The...

Franklin County Visitors Bureau is celebrating African American History Month at the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center with an exhibit of well-known African American citizens of Franklin County. Highlighting the February remembrance is a Learn &...

"Black history and music are American history and music." Natlee Green, Hip Hop Genealogist and one-half of the Genes and Gems duo, stated....

One year into PepsiCo's workforce readiness investment initiative focused on reaching Black and Hispanic youth on the South and West Sides, the company reports strong progress on all fronts and the need for additional investment in community-based...

World-Renowned Educator, educational consultant, author, motivational speaker and equity warrior Dr. Almitra Berry has been distinguished and awarded with the New & Noteworthy distinction for Apple Podcast. The Education, Equity, Emancipation Podcast...

Neighborhood redevelopment, which transforms low-income neighborhoods through rezoning, new construction and renovation, can lead to health benefits, such as greater access to fresh produce, improved housing, and more green spaces. But these...

Homeowner Prep, a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Southern California, is offering free one-on-one financial coaching and accountability services to aspiring homeowners, with the goal of helping...

Today, RBC Foundation announced the 2023 cohort of RBC Future Launch Black Youth Scholarship recipients. This scholarship, awarded to Black students aged 15-29, provides up to $10,000 annually for up to four years, as well as access to mentorship and...

Chicago African Americans in Philanthropy (CAAIP) hosted a ribbon cutting Feb. 2 for the outstanding multi-media photographic exhibition "Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited" at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington...

Direct Digital Holdings, Inc. ("Direct Digital Holdings" or the "Company"), a leading...

After three decades of entrepreneurial success across his renowned brands and a historic last year including a landmark acquisition of becoming the largest minority-owned, vertically integrated multi-state operator in the Cannabis industry,...

A new holy Bible study guide, "Bible Album: Art Book," by Esdras Pierre Etrenne, pairs more than 1,600 of the most profound Bible verses with inspiring artwork that leaves the reader inspired by each of the 66 magnificent books of the Bible. "The...

Young, Black & Lit is excited to announce their five-year anniversary with the launch of Give Big, Get LIT: Bridging the Gap Through Literacy and Storytelling campaign, a year-long literacy campaign aimed to empower children of color through...

The Cultural Inclusion Accelerator, in partnership with ANA's Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing (AIMM), announced today America's most...

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC today announced the official launch of its newly expanded Legal Equity Advancement Program (LEAP), which is now open to qualifying Black-owned and Black-controlled businesses in three states. Now in its third year, LEAP...

Bogues Group (BG) announced the latest installment in their in-person panel and networking event series, Bosses and Lunch Boxes, which provides men and women with a community of like minded individuals and professional development opportunities. The...

The following statement is provided by retired Army Col. Paris Davis, who was notified today by President Joseph A. Biden that he will receive the Congressional Medal of Honor, and his family: "The call today from President Biden prompted a wave of...

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) is accepting applications for the 2023 Athene Black & Brown Business Summit (BBBS) pitch competition, brought to you by exclusive pitch competition partner Bank of America. Deadline to submit...

Vitesco Technologies announced today that four employees were honored this past weekend for outstanding accomplishments in their field at this year's 37th Annual Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) Science, Technology, Engineering and...

Michigan State University (MSU) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) has signed a letter of intent (LoI) to explore collaboration opportunities with African Agriculture Inc. , a US-based, Africa-focused corporation. MSU will explore...

Mike Atkinson, senior director of community development at First Citizens, has been named steering committee chair for the North Carolina Bankers Association (NCBA) Future Bank Leaders program....