News by subject: BLK

Larry Adams, digital marketing and media veteran and Black serial entrepreneur, has been named to Ad Age's inaugural 2024 Tech Power List, honoring the visionary leaders of brands pushing technological boundaries. As the Founder and CEO of both...

The Bronner Bros International Beauty Show, a beacon of creativity and innovation in the beauty industry, is set to make its highly anticipated return to New Orleans from August 17th to 19th, 2024 at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention...

The Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities has published an original research article that is the first of its kind to demonstrate how virtual care can significantly enhance access to mental health care among college students across racial...

The Community Development Bankers Association (CDBA) and National Bankers Association (NBA) are proud to announce the launch of the Advancing Communities Together (ACT) Deposit Program. This innovative initiative is designed to channel vital funding...

Dr. Zarata Hickman Scott proudly announces the release of a compelling new book, "Your Bread & Water: Food For The Soul: 30 Heart-Wrenching Historical Accounts of How Black Generational Wealth Disappeared and Lessons Learned." This essential read is...

Today, B-Side, the faith-based platform, announced that Carl Lentz is stepping back into the spotlight after a four-year hiatus, with his show 'Lights On with Carl Lentz.' Known for being the lead pastor of Hillsong Church NYC, one of the most...

The third annual Medicare Fraud Prevention Week kicks off on Mon., June 3. Led by the Administration for Community Living's (ACL) Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program, the national observance was established to raise awareness about Medicare fraud...

Good Vibes Homeopathic Healing LLC -- Global Initiative Launched in Temple, Texas: Introducing the Black Friday 4 Us Movement In a remarkable display of community support and solidarity, the Black Friday 4 Us Movement was officially launched on May...

The Green Sports Alliance (GSA) is thrilled to announce that NBA Star, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Chris Paul will be a guest speaker at the 2024 Green Sports Alliance Summit: Faster, Further, Together presented by AEG. The GSA Summit, set to...

Miami Beach is ready to sizzle this summer with a collection of events and experiences that will inspire visitors and locals. From the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival and the American Black Film Festival, to celebrations planned along the beach...

The Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) is thrilled to announce the re-airing of "The Legacy of HBCU Marching Bands" this June in celebration of Black Music Month. This captivating film pays tribute to the rich heritage and ongoing legacy of...

Dr. Bill Winston and Living Word Christian Center (LWCC) are proud to host the graduation ceremony for the 90 graduates in the 2024 graduating class of Michele Clark Academic Prep Magnet High School. The ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 30...

The new Bounce TV original series "Mind Your Business" debuts this Saturday June 1 with the first two episodes back-to-back starting at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT.  Preview here....

The Kelley Group is hosting the first Black African American Coalition (BAAC) for wealth management leaders who work in the advisory side of the financial industry. Supported by and coinciding with the Association for Wholesaling Diversity (AWD)...

PEPSI® Dig In, a platform designed to drive access, business growth and awareness for Black-owned restaurants, is calling upon...

The vertically-integrated Harvest of OH operation (Harvest of Ohio, LLC, Harvest Grows, LLC and Harvest Processing, LLC) and Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (Trulieve) have reached an agreement resolving the active litigation between the companies. The...

Exactly 100 years ago this week, President Calvin Coolidge signed a bipartisan immigration bill that first forged and then boosted the economic and political power of the American middle class. "This is best seen in those most disproportionately...

Private School Village (PSV), a community-based nonprofit that supports Black and brown students through the K-12 private school experience, is excited to launch an anonymous and confidential survey to learn more about financial aid processes and...

The homeownership rate for Black households has grown faster than average since 2019,...

In a powerful collaboration aimed at bridging the gap in financial technology representation, World Business Chicago & Greenwood Project are excited to announce FinTech Fest. This two-day event will focus on empowering Black and Latino youth from...

Africa is an amazingly beautiful continent with a powerful young generation who have the inherent right to an inclusive and continued quality education. Yet ? and especially in Sub-Saharan Africa ? they have been left furthest behind for far too...

The BlackNorth Initiative is proud to announce its 2nd annual Excellence Gala, taking place at The Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto on Saturday, May 25, 2024. This year's theme, "African Renaissance," celebrates the rich cultural heritage and pivotal...

The Society of Black Pathologists has changed its name to the Society of Black Pathology (SBP) to reflect the organization's range of members, which includes pathologists, pathology trainees, pathology assistants, laboratory professionals, and...

The Rap Snacks Foundation, in partnership with WRLDINVSN: Activate Your Vision, is excited to announce that the "Boss Up Experience" is expanding into a multi-city tour! Following the next stop in Dallas on Saturday, May 25, 2024, the tour will...

Today, When We All Vote launched the Culture of Democracy Tour, a summer of action to register, educate and engage thousands of voters and volunteers. The Culture of Democracy Tour brings voting to popular culture through events, sweepstakes,...

Centennial College faculty and staff have been recognized with a Minister's Award of Excellence for their work delivering an Early Childhood Education (ECE) program expressly for Black, African and Caribbean students....

Mick Hunt, the dynamic force behind the #1 Self-Improvement podcast "Mick Unplugged," is celebrated as one of Black Leaders Worldwide's Men To Watch 2024 honorees as he continues to make waves in the world of leadership and personal development....

The Beverly Hills/Hollywood Branch of the NAACP names celebrated and esteemed honorees for the upcoming 30th NAACP Theatre Awards red carpet dinner show, scheduled to be held on Monday, June 3, 2024, at the...

June 1 marks the start of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, and it could be an extremely active one, according to some forecasts of 2024 hurricane activity. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about the increased...

The California Black Freedom Fund today announced the Legal Education, Advocacy, and Defense (LEAD) for Racial Justice initiative, providing racial justice organizations in California with resources and support to navigate an onslaught of unfounded...

The Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) will host the touring Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See exhibit from June 13 through December 2024. The exhibit tells the story of Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, and...

National civil rights firms based in California, May Jung LLP and Orange Law Offices, P.C. filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Central District of California against the County of Los Angeles, City of Los Angeles, as well as...

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights today announced the winners of its 2024 RFK Book and Journalism Awards during a virtual ceremony with remarks by president Kerry Kennedy and featuring special guest presenters Kimberly Adams, Michael Beschloss, Margaret...

Hundreds gathered as New Birth Senior Pastor Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant and a host of elected officials and community leaders broke ground to commemorate Stonecrest's first mini-home community on Saturday, May 18. The Benison ATL is a transformative...

Today, Uncle Nearest, the top-selling Black-owned spirit company in the world, announces the acquisition of Square One Organic Spirits. In 2004, Square One revolutionized the spirits industry by becoming the first company dedicated to producing...

On Saturday, May 4th, international nonprofit organization The One Club for Creativity, which supports and celebrates the success of the global creative community, The Come Up, a networking series for BIPOC in advertising, and independent...

This initiative, led by the Global Black Economic Forum with the theme "Connecting the African Diaspora," underscored Colombia and the United States' dedication to advancing racial equality, fostering knowledge exchange, and building support networks...

The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir (OIGC), a beacon of harmony and unity, will celebrate Juneteenth this year with two soul-stirring performances across the Bay Area. Led by Founding Artistic Director Terrance Kelly, OIGC invites attendees to...

PermitUsNow, a leading permitting firm recognized for transforming building permitting processes across Houston, is ready to assist commercial and residential property owners with essential permitting guidance following the recent severe weather. The...

The Museum at FIT (MFIT) presents Africa's Fashion Diaspora, an innovative exhibition that explores fashion's role in shaping international Black diasporic cultures. This exhibition is the first to examine fashion as a mode of cross-diasporic...

Today, we stand at a pivotal moment for District 9. A moment that underscores the incredible resilience and potential of our community. Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kionne L. McGhee is leading the charge to transform one of our most underserved...

Lionel Ryes, represented by Rob Wiley, P.C., filed suit in federal court against Cathcart Repair Facilities, LLC for race discrimination and retaliation. Mr. Ryes alleges he was treated differently than other employees because he is Black. According...

During today's press conference at NRG Stadium, Webber Marketing, in partnership with the Harris County - Houston Sports Authority and Lone Star Sports & Entertainment, unveiled thrilling plans for the 10th Anniversary of the Pepsi National Battle of...

After smashing pre-sale records with tens of thousands of copies already ordered, accompanied by overwhelming public enthusiasm for Love & Whiskey: The Remarkable True Story of Jack Daniel, His Master Distiller Nearest Green, and the Improbable Rise...

Students of a volunteer service organization will have the opportunity next week to hear from NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps aboard the International Space Station....

Members of Montreal's Black communities will have access to a modern and dynamic new venue to showcase their artistic and cultural expression, thanks to an investment of nearly $16 million from the federal government. Announced by Minister Steven...

As the pace of technological change moves faster than it ever has before, TD Bank Group (TD) today announced two new initiatives that received funding from TD through the TD Ready Commitment to support underrepresented and underserved communities by...

As the nation continues to emerge from the recession brought on by the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, a new report on youth employment, Uneven Recovery and Sustained Inequality after the COVID-19 Recession: Employment for Chicago's Youth and Young Adults,...

The Jazz in the Heights - Southern Soul Mother's Day Edition, hosted by Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kionne McGhee on May 11, 2024, at Zoo Miami, attracted over 17,000 guests for a celebration of soulful music, delicious food, and local small...

A recent national survey conducted by Action for Healthy Kids found that parents and caregivers of school-aged youth share worries about time spent on electronics, physical safety at school and their child's mental health. Parents surveyed...