News by subject: BLK

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....

The Inaugural Humor Mill Comedy Awards unveils its distinguished honorees and remarkable nominees for a celebration of the funniest and most talented...

Attorneys representing professional baseball star Yasiel Puig are asking a judge to order federal authorities to turn over records concerning the investigative patterns of the prosecution team that led a five-year probe that resulted in two criminal...

TD Bank Group (TD) takes another step toward positive change to address anti-Black racism and systemic discrimination with the launch of the Black Entrepreneur Credit Access Program. A lending program founded on providing more equitable access to...

Shulman Rogers Law Firm announces the winner of its Black-Owned Business Program. Wave Welcome, an IT Services and Consulting company headquartered in Oxon Hill, Maryland, will receive free legal support throughout 2023....

Save the date! The first-ever Black Wedding Experience Expo pop-up event is happening April 8, 2023, in College Park,...

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today issued the following statement: "With Black History Month underway, I have the privilege of marking this important occasion with a special citizenship ceremony...

M&T Bank Corporation , a leading financial services provider, today proudly rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange in recognition of Black History Month. The bell ringing celebrated the significant contributions and achievements of...

To mark Black History Month, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 21 new citizens at a special citizenship ceremony. The ceremony will be presided by Citizenship Judge Rochelle Ivri. The...

Last month released Mending the Tapestry, a follow-up to its 2017 report that explores how the trust gap manifests in the interactions between the business ecosystem and Black-owned businesses. Building on the insights of those reports, AEO proudly...

Black Canadian business owners and entrepreneurs make important contributions to the Canadian economy, yet they continue to face systemic barriers in starting and growing their businesses. The Government of Canada is working to address these...

To mark Black History Month, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 21 citizens to the Canadian family. The ceremony will be presided by Citizenship Judge Rochelle Ivri. The following special...

Communications agency Brianna Régine Visionary Consulting, LLC (also known as BRVC) and CEO Brianna Régine Walston launch "Black Women Entrepreneurs of America", a campaign aimed to highlight and support 50 Black & woman-owned businesses from all...

McDonald's USA has a long history of investing in Black leaders who are taking steps now to create a brighter tomorrow. And, today, the Golden Arches and its Owner/Operators unveil the 2023 Black & Positively Golden Change Leaders ? a collective of...

DivInc, the startup accelerator for people of color and women entrepreneurs, is proud to announce the launch of its first Clean Energy Accelerator made possible through support from title sponsors, Chevron and Microsoft....

Court TV, the popular multi-platform network devoted to live, gavel-to-gavel coverage, in-depth legal reporting and expert analysis of the nation's most important and compelling trials and crime stories, announced today that its hit true-crime...

Famed American Music Award winning R&B group, BBD (Bell Biv Devoe) is the latest act to be announced as co-headliner of the annual Life Luxe Experience in Cabo San Lucas. This Black woman owned music event, held May 11-15, invites music and travel...

Put frizz, humidity, and reversion on ice! As "The Textured Hair Care Authority," Mielle ? the fastest growing Black-founded and women-led beauty brand ? is launching its brand-new Avocado & Tamanu Anti-Frizz System for textured hair - the first...

As Americans everywhere prepare to purchase new TVs ahead of the big game on Sunday, February 12, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has released new numbers showing more needs to be done to protect children from TV and...

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will host a roundtable with Black Entrepreneurship Program partners to highlight important developments from the program. Date:...

Natural Grocers®, the leading family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., concluded its annual in-store fundraising campaign in support of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. (JJOA) on January 16, 2023.  The company raised almost...

In an order issued on February 6, 2023, the JPML granted a request to consolidate cases involving allegations that hair relaxer products marketed by L'Oreal USA Inc. and others caused uterine, ovarian, endometrial, and other cancers in women. ...

The team helming the redevelopment of the Stocker Street Creative (SSC) project in Baldwin Hills is excited to announce a return to its platinum sponsorship for the opening night festivities of the 31st annual Pan African Film Festival (PAFF). For a...

Instrument, a leading digital agency within Stagwell , opened applications today for its Build. Grow. Serve. (BGS) pro bono program, an ongoing $3 million agency commitment to support and empower Black and systemically excluded...

What are the historical roots of the Black Lives Matter movement? How have efforts to support Black self-worth and self-determination collided with legal, social, and political forces that work to devalue and ignore both the successes and suffering...

In partnership with Fifth Third Bank, The Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) is promoting economic mobility in 10 predominantly Black neighborhoods through the Empowering Black Futures Capital Readiness Program. The initiative is part of...

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will host a roundtable with Black Entrepreneurship Program partners to highlight important developments from the program. Date:...

In Canada, diversity is a fact, but inclusion is a choice. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Black Canadian communities across the country through measures built on advancing equity, diversity and social inclusion to combat...

Pro-Tech Group, LLC, a minority-owned company providing innovative, sustainable and safe logistics and supply chain solutions, today announced its patent award from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a 180-degree rotating cab Class VII...

Today, Hudson's Bay is proud to unveil SHOP_BLK, a new destination on TheBay.com that empowers customers to discover and support Black-owned and led brands year-round. Highlighting the talent and innovations of Black creators across the lifestyle...

KISS Colors & Care, an award-winning textured hair brand, is thrilled to announce its newest brand partner, international rapper, songwriter, and model, JT. ...

The Government of Canada today announced plans to award the stewardship of its Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund to the Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC). This historic and ground-breaking investment of $200 million will positively impact...

Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C) today announced four teams focused on increasing diversity in early phase cancer clinical trials. Supported by a sponsorship from the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, the teams will address an...

Hair can be a powerful means of self-expression: every cut, style and color tells a story. While switching up your look is a fun way to showcase your personality, frequent changes can disrupt your hair's pH balance and cause lasting damage. That's...

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, will host the official Government of Canada celebration for 2023 Black History Month at the National Arts Centre, on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023. This year's theme, "Ours...

The Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, Ahmed Hussen, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion (Diversity and Inclusion), Paul Chiang and...

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, will host the official Government of Canada celebration for 2023 Black History Month at the National Arts Centre, on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023. This year's theme, "Ours...

Vassar College President Elizabeth H. Bradley today announced the Vassar Inclusive History initiative to explore the College's past. The College will work to engage the college community broadly to research, document, and make publicly accessible the...

OUTFRONT Media launched several OOH campaigns to celebrate and honor the lives, legacies, and artistry of Black Americans throughout Black History Month this February. The campaigns include a partnership with AdAge spotlighting Black creators on...

India L. Sneed, a Government Law & Policy Practice associate in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's New York office, has been named to City & State's "The Power of Diversity: Black Power 100" list. According to the publication, the list...

This month, BLACK ENTERPRISE, the No. 1 Black digital media brand with more than 6 million unique visitors per month, will host the first Health is Wealth Weekend, powered by Walmart. Filled with insights from leading Black health and wellness...

Despite research showing that black children are more likely to develop asthma, researchers found that black children diagnosed with atopic dermatitis were less likely to be evaluated by an allergist than white children. This research will be...

The Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, Ahmed Hussen, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion (Diversity and Inclusion), Paul Chiang and...

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Uber Eats [NYSE:UBER]  are teaming up to launch a new investment program that will provide growth capital to Black restaurant owners and help break down some of the systemic financial barriers that...

Statement Films - the women-led, data-driven entertainment startup - has announced that it has secured an initial three quarters of a million dollars of funding from an array of titans across Hollywood, Sports and Business, including Earvin "Magic"...

Bounce, the popular broadcast and multi-platform entertainment network serving African Americans, today announced that its newest original series, "Act Your Age," produced in partnership with MGM, will premiere on Saturday, March 4, with the first...

Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), the nonprofit administrator of the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline), today announced Lesleigh "LIU" Irish-Underwood as its first-ever Chief External Relations Officer (CXO) & Head of Brand,...

Now available in New York, New Jersey and Florida, ReKlame Health brings culturally competent, tech-enabled behavioral healthcare and addiction management to traditionally underserved BIPOC communitiesIn-network with several national and regional...

Over the last 12 years, MassChallenge has supported over 4,000 startups that have raised well over $9B in funding. In 2022, we operated in 18 other countries across North America, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe, where we empower local...

In recognition of Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, February 7, E3 Radio's 'The Qube' (https://theqube.app/), a new streaming platform of music and podcasts produced by Black, Brown (BIPOC) and Queer and Trans People of Color (QTPOC) creatives, released...