News by subject: BLK

The National Black Farmers Association (NBFA) is calling for the immediate resignation of Tractor Supply President Hal Lawton following the company's recent decision to cut diversity-focused positions and withdraw its carbon-emissions goals in...

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch and Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate are doing more than hosting one of the biggest DNC parties of the year. They are also bringing together Speakers from across the country to party with a purpose?...

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch and Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate are doing more than hosting one of the biggest DNC parties of the year. They are also bringing together Speakers from across the country to party with a purpose?...

Hyundai and its African American marketing agency of record, Culture Brands, proudly announces the launch of its latest multicultural campaign, "Everyone's Outside," featuring the highly anticipated, refreshed 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. Building on...

BlackFrederick.com is thrilled to announce its 2nd annual Black Frederick Festival (BFF), scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Carroll Creek in historic downtown Frederick, MD. This vibrant celebration aims...

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) and the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) proudly hosted the inaugural Swings for STEM golf tournament on June 24 at Lansdowne Golf Course in Leesburg, Virginia, benefitting the Future of STEM Scholars...

DiversityComm Magazine's July issue, featuring Usher on the cover, celebrates Black excellence and highlights his multifaceted career and contributions to the community. The issue includes diverse content such as top DEI industries, career...

A cohort of nearly 40 Historically Black College and University (HBCU) leaders recently culminated a year-long professional development training designed to enhance teaching skills to ensure the most impactful learning classroom experience. Launched...

The William & Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation, an award-winning nonprofit, announces Dr. Frances Murphy Draper, CEO and publisher, The AFRO-American Newspapers, as this year's Featherstone Changemaker Award recipient. This prestigious prize...

TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced that the board of directors elected new executive officers and welcomed new members. The newly appointed chair of the board is College of Southern Maryland's Ellen Flowers-Fields,...

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Today, Group Black, an inclusive mission-driven media company, and Procter & Gamble (P&G), announced the launch of "Khaby Is Coming To America", a new limited unscripted series starring Senegalese-born Italian social media personality, Khaby Lame....

Anti-Black racism and systemic discrimination have their origins in Canada's history of colonialism, slavery, and segregation, and can impact the ability of Black people to fully contribute to Canadian society. Addressing this issue is critical to...

The National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) is proud to announce an exceptional lineup of speakers for its highly anticipated AFFIRM 2024 conference, taking place in Washington, D.C. Under the theme "Driving Excellence, Empowering Transformation:...

Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, the most prominent African American family organization, is pleased to announce its 46th National Convention, July 23 through July 28, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The theme is "Celebrating A Masterpiece of Life,...

ANSA Productions, owner and operator of the Los Angeles Auto Show® ("LA Auto Show") and AutoMobility LAtm ("AutoMobility LA"), today announced a key addition to its executive leadership team. Dan Sampson has joined the organization as its new chief...

Fielding Graduate University will honor an educational innovator, inclusion advocate, and visionary leader in the nation's capital in July....

Nearly three out of four health care workers surveyed in exploratory research say they have witnessed disparities in the care of patients of color, according to findings by National Medical Fellowships (NMF), a renowned institution committed to...

Today, the Executive Leadership Institute at Clark Atlanta University (HBCU ELI) proudly announces the completion of eight New Presidents and the participation of 33 outstanding Fellows from two of its esteemed 2024 communities. This milestone not...

The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation is deeply saddened to announce the passing of a remarkable board member, Dr. William "Bill" F. Pickard, who died peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at his home in West Palm Beach,...

Georgia Black Women's Roundtable, an initiative of the Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda, will hold a press conference followed by a reception to kick off their three-day convening in Macon, titled "Setting the Agenda for Georgia Women." As...

In a far-reaching effort to understand the factors contributing to HIV transmission among sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals and improve HIV prevention strategies, a team of scientists at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health...

VIVO360, Inc.'s (VIVO) inaugural year as an Official Sponsor of the 2024 Caribbean Film Festival highlights VIVO's commitment to fostering creativity & innovation. For 23 years VIVO has consistently strived to shape a future where creativity thrives,...

Mielle, the trailblazing textured haircare brand, proudly continues its 10th anniversary by unveiling a dynamic collaboration with athleisure brand Actively Black and the introduction of the exclusive "Mielle Pink" Pantone® shade....

HBCYouth, the educational minority youth summer day camp based on the principles and values of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, today announced its collaboration with Amazon Access (amazon.com/access), the hub offering resources to make...

National economic mobility nonprofit Opportunity@Work today announced eight recipients of its Powering STAR Breakthroughs grant program, a first-of-its-kind effort to support organizations that are boosting economic mobility and combatting...

In a significant advancement in the energy category, LF*GO! Inc. is excited to announce the launch of its groundbreaking dietary supplement line of LF*GO!tm energy pouches. This product launch is accompanied by a strategic partnership with iconic...

St. Louis is home to the only Black-owned pharmacy in Missouri, GreaterHealth Pharmacy & Wellness. In response to a local pharmacy desert crisis, this innovative pharmacy startup adopted a business model that combines both the business models of...

OneTen, a coalition of leading executives and companies dedicated to creating one million family-sustaining careers for talent without four-year degrees, today released its latest research report, "Skills First Pathways: Insights on the Economy, Jobs...

Today, Ferrero North America, in partnership with the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., announced its 2024 Famous Amos Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative, an annual national program in its fourth year that provides a capital award, resources...

Results from a new study show the impact and importance of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) that young individuals with diabetes face today. The findings were presented as a Late-Breaking Poster at the 84th Scientific Sessions of the American...

Destination Tomorrow, the national LGBTQ+ grassroots organization, and the center's "In Living Color" coalition will host its annual Da Bronx Pride Festival on Saturday, June 22, between 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. ET at Westchester Avenue between Brook Avenue...

On June 20, The White House Office of the National Cyber Director, led by White House National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr., visited Historic Greenwood as part of their National Cyber Workforce and Development initiative tour....

In honor of Juneteenth, Wiley proudly announces the release of Dana Frank's debut book, Get Up & Get On It: A Black Entrepreneur's Lessons on Creating Legacy & Wealth. This compelling guide, filled with true stories and practical tools, empowers...

Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) title sponsors the Northeast Louisiana Delta African...

The HBCU Week Foundation, Inc. is hosting its fifth annual HBCU Week Awards Gala presented by Bank of America on June 28 at the HOTEL DUPONT in Wilmington, Delaware. The sold-out fundraiser supports the organization's important mission of providing...

Jumo Health, a global provider of age-appropriate, culturally relevant medical education resources, has produced a live-action video addressing health equity in clinical trials that received multiple Telly Awards. The Telly Awards is the premier...

With the acclaimed artist and SUPERCHARGED CEO, Kwanza Jones at the helm as the Premier Sponsor, The Apollo Theater's 90th anniversary for their annual Winter/Spring Benefit Concert achieved a remarkable milestone, raising over $3 million. Hers and...

For the fifth consecutive year, multi-Grammy Award and Emmy award-winning artist Lizzo is proud to announce her annual Juneteenth Giveback, which will honor Juneteenth's legacy of emancipation and the continued fight for freedom and equality....

UrbanGeekz founder and CEO Kunbi Tinuoye joined a host of influential tech leaders on the main stage at London Tech Week. Tinuoye, an...

Today, the Black Executive CMO Alliance (BECA) announced the upcoming launch of BECA Gems during the organization's third-consecutive appearance at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, June 17-21. Proudly presented by P&G, BECA Gems...

Willette Murphy Klausner shines brightly in The Inner Circle, celebrated as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her groundbreaking contributions as a Trailblazer in Theater and Film Production.            Ms. Klausner, a visionary leader in theater and...

The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) and the African American Irish Diaspora Network (AAIDN) are pleased to announce the 2024 Douglass-O'Connell Global Interns have arrived in Dublin, Ireland, for their eight-week international...

Today marks the highly anticipated release of Love & Whiskey: The Remarkable True Story of Jack Daniel, His Master Distiller Nearest Green, and the Improbable Rise of Uncle Nearest written by Fawn Weaver, founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium...

In its ongoing work to address health disparities for Black men related to prostate cancer, the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) today announces newly published guidelines for prostate cancer screening for Black men in the U.S....

Optiv, the cyber advisory and solutions leader, has announced Nigel Tatem as the recipient of its annual Black Employee Network (BEN) scholarship....

Following a nation-wide search that saw more than 50 submissions from artists coast-to-coast, Wyndham Rewards®, in collaboration with the City of Greensboro and First Tee ? Central Carolina, today announced artist Vincent Ballentine has been selected...

The African Union 6th Region Global is proud to announce the appointment of acclaimed actor and entrepreneur, Denim Richards, as the new Director for Arts and Culture and Ambassador to Botswana. This prestigious role recognizes Richards' exceptional...

After three years of continued impactful collaboration, H&M Americas and Buy From A Black Woman (BFABW) are celebrating the fourth year of their partnership to advance the non-profit's mission of empowering, educating and inspiring Black women...

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution announced today the launch of UATL, a new and definitive source for Atlanta Black culture, brought to life through stories, videos, events, experiences, partnerships and more. Atlanta is the center of modern Black...