News by subject: BLK

In its ongoing commitment to champion causes and organizations it believes in, the Color Street Foundation, the charitable arm of Color Street, announces its support of Black History Month via a special partnership with Jackson State University and...

Tomorrow, Hudson's Bay and Fifteen Percent Pledge are hosting a special event at the retailer's flagship to celebrate the launch of SHOP_BLK, a curated space on TheBay.com that empowers Canadians to discover and easily shop Black-owned and Black-led...

Fastweb (www.fastweb.com), the leading website for scholarship and financial aid information and a member of the Monster network, highlights educational institutions and foundations that offer scholarships and internships for African American...

As Black History Month pays tribute to Black Americans, honoring their achievements and contributions to the country, Denver offers various ways to celebrate during this special month and beyond with sites, performances, lectures and more....

The National Black Cultural Information Trust, Inc. has launched the Protect Black History Initiative. This program, available at ProtectBlackHistory.org, will provide Black history resources and materials to local communities and organizations in...

Award-winning author, poet and lawyer Reginald Dwayne Betts will give a solo performance on Thursday, Feb. 16, in celebration of Black History Month at the University of Houston Law Center....

The SANS Institute is proud to announce the reopening of the HBCU Cyber Academy application window from February 1, 2023 to March 1, 2023. The HBCU Cyber Academy is a unique opportunity for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities...

As a steadfast advocate of Black excellence in sports, music, art and more, Cayman Kelly recently spoke out about the importance of increasing financial literacy within the Black community and remembering the sustained resistance it takes to ensure...

Empowering Communities to Transform Cities Dr. Bill Winston and Bill Winston Ministries Announce the Operation Ten City campaign, Stopping in Ten Cities Across the United States Over a Span of Eighteen Months The next stop of Operation Ten City is...

Stackwell, the digital investment platform designed to eliminate the racial wealth gap, today announced the start of its Redefining Black Wealth campaign to showcase the meaning of "wealth" through the spirit of who the Black community is ?...

The National Football League is celebrating this Black History Month with a private screening of The Indelible Legacy of Jimmy Raye, a unique episode of the Emmy Award-winning series 'NFL 360' that explores how one man's...

On February 5, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in red, green, and yellow from sunset to 1 a.m. to celebrate Black History Month. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedInWeb: Infrastructure Canada SOURCE Infrastructure...

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)?a not-for-profit alliance...

On Wednesday, February 8, the College of Law at St. Thomas University in Miami, Florida, will become the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law. This will be the first law school in the country named after a practicing Black attorney. The only other law...

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NASA is awarding $11.7 million to eight Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through the new Data Science Equity, Access, and Priority in Research and Education (DEAP) opportunity. These awards will enable HBCU students and faculty to...

In the United States, breast cancer affects Black women and white women in extremely different ways. White women are more likely to be diagnosed with the disease overall, however, Black women are more likely to have aggressive types of breast cancer...

Public Allies, an organization that has been dedicated to social justice and racial equity for thirty years, is honored to announce the appointment of two new board members to the Public Allies National Board of Directors, Dr. Meredith Shockley-Smith...

Today, Urban One Inc's Reach Media and Radio One announced that Ralph Tresvant, lead singer of famed supergroup New Edition, is now the new host of the network's long-running syndicated show "Love and R&B," heard nightly on all affiliate stations,...

As announced today exclusively at Prime Time in Ottawa, Ont., Pluto TV, the leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service, and Fuse Media, a Latino-owned multi-platform entertainment company...

Mielle ? the fastest growing Black-founded and women-led beauty brand ? is announcing today a new collaboration with the Amazon Original series Harlem on Prime Video. To celebrate the premiere of Season two on February 3, 2023, Mielle Mavens can now...

Operation HOPE, Inc., the nation's largest non-profit dedicated to financial empowerment for underserved communities, joined Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens to launch "Year of the Youth," which included a highlight of the City's pilot Child Savings...

On Saturday, February 4, 2023 the Prudential Center in downtown Newark will host the 2nd annual INVESCO QQQ Legacy Classic, a basketball showcase featuring four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This year's event, airing on TNT,...

Black entrepreneurship is on the rise, benefitting both local communities and the U.S. economy, according to SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration. This Black History Month, SCORE is celebrating America's more than two...

As we celebrate Black History Month, we take an important look back at what life was like during the Jim Crow period. Bill Steigerwald's startling book, 30 Days A Black Man, takes us back to 1948 in the Deep South. While the year is now 2023, we are...

Novocardia, a value-based cardiovascular disease care platform, and My Cardiologist, a trusted provider of cardiovascular services in South Florida for more than 60 years, are pleased to announce the launch of The Women's Heart Health Program in...

Waveland Canada is thrilled to announce its first in-person Everbloom music festival, a celebration of performing artists in Canada and a chance to support Black Canadians who are working to create art, music, and culture....

The Federation of African Canadian Economics (FACE), a nonprofit organization offering the first-of-its-kind Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund has collaborated with TD Bank Group (TD) to deliver its new "Propelling Black Entrepreneurship Program" and...

Today, Dove announces the latest advance in superior moisturization with the launch of NEW Dove Body Wash featuring 24-hour Renewing MicroMoisture. The new formula is powered by proprietary nano technology to actively regenerate the skin's moisture,...

Synchrony , a premier consumer financial services company, today announced a $100 million commitment in Ariel Alternatives' Project Black, which aims to scale sustainable minority-owned businesses and position them as leading suppliers to Fortune 500...

Nearly two-thirds of employees think their companies are not doing enough to foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B) in the workplace, according to the results of a new survey from WebMD Health Services....

This February, in celebration of Black History Month, Discover Jersey Arts honors the work and impact of African American voices in the arts. The contributions of African American artists have been vast ? from The Harlem Renaissance, to the Black...

In celebration of Black History Month, Meijer launched a special collection of products featuring the art of three Black Midwestern artists ? Dana Powell-Smith, Melina Brann and Shaunt'e Lewis ? on products in every Meijer supercenter. The retailer...

Today, SiriusXM unveiled its lineup of special programming across music, talk, sports, and comedy in honour of Black History Month. SiriusXM will showcase Black history and its influence on culture all year long, throughout February, with a...

Today, the first day of Black History Month, the Advanced Placement® Program delivers its long-planned release of the official framework for the AP® African American Studies course. The official framework has been under development for nearly a year....

The Fritz Pollard Alliance announces the honorees of the 18th Annual Johnnie L. Cochran Salute to Excellence Awards, held on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the Courtyard Marriott Phoenix,132 S. Central Avenue at 12noon. This year's theme, Black...

Last year Nikki Porcher traveled across the country to meet with Black Women and capture their stories on film for The Living Examples series. The docuseries tells the stories of 24 Black Women Business Owners and how their journey shaped them into...

This February the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is teaming up with the Atlanta Hawks for the fifth annual Black History Month Assist Challenge to raise awareness and invest in research to understand why Black men are disproportionately affected by...

Henrico, Virginia was named one of the Best Places for Black Entrepreneurs, according to Smart Asset. The Richmond metro area, which includes the locality, placed eighth out of fifty-seven of the largest metro areas in the country. Metrics included...

Today, the first day of Black History Month, the Advanced Placement® Program delivers its long-planned release of the official framework for the AP® African American Studies course. The official framework has been under development for nearly a year....

Diversity Woman Magazine announces its third annual 'ELITE 100' issue, a tribute to 100 extraordinary Black women leaders.  Each year, more and more Black women are undeniably...

For the first time in its history, Black Health Matters  (BHM) is bringing its nationally recognized, award winning, health summit series to the city of Atlanta, Georgia. Now entering its second decade of delivering vital health education to Black...

ColorComm Inc., the nation's leading women's platform addressing diversity & inclusion across the...

Today marks the beginning of Black History Month in Canada, a time to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements, culture, and heritage of Black and Afro-descendant communities in our country. For over 400 years, Black and Afro-descendant communities...

Recognizing the increased popularity of Medicare Advantage (MA) among Black Medicare beneficiaries, the National Caucus and Center on Black Aging (NCBA) has published a new report examining "The Benefits of Medicare Advantage for Black Americans."...

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) reveals plans to celebrate Black History Month with a series of weekly performances from rising ASCAP R&B artists and songwriters J Rome, Moxie Knox, Sha'Leah Nikole and Kadeem...

Representation is important and Donna Baxter Porche, as a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh, saw the need for fair representation of Blacks in media. Donna visioned a platform that was a voice for Blacks and their stories. First, she created a...

In February 2021, she launched her podcast, Betcha Didn't Know! Soon after, she built the iOS mobile app and WatchOS of the same name both built in Apple's Swift and Swift UI. This month, she updated her mobile app and she...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Black History Month: "As we celebrate the beginning of Black History Month, we reflect on the rich history of Black communities in Canada and commit to building an equitable...

The specialty footwear and lifestyle chain, The Athlete's Foot (TAF) is proud to announce the addition of renowned Atlanta photographer, and Cam Kirk Studios founder Cam Kirk to its Impact Council. The proud Morehouse college alum joins fellow...