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NBA Star Pascal Siakam Donates Laptops To Underserved Youth In Toronto

NBA star Pascal Siakam donated over 150 laptops to youth in Toronto.

The Obamas Ink Deal With Audible To Amplify…

The Obamas have inked a deal with Audible to create projects that amplify diverse voices.

Tennis Powerhouse Naomi Osaka Launches Production Company

Tennis powerhouse Naomi Osaka has launched her own production company.

Trailblazing Filmmaker Ava DuVernay To Be Honored At…

Trailblazing filmmaker Ava DuVernay will be celebrated at the International Emmy Awards for her groundbreaking work.

Philadelphians Lead Efforts To Preserve Historic Home Of…

This Juneteenth weekend, a collective of Philadelphians is leading efforts to preserve the historic home of revered Black artist Henry…

New D.C. Photo Exhibit Is A Visual Ode…

The Washington, D.C.-based photo exhibit 'Framing Fatherhood' is a visual ode to Black fatherhood.

Pharrell Williams’ Nonprofit Teams Up With Cisco To…

Pharrell Williams’ nonprofit has teamed up with the tech company Cisco to bridge the digital divide amongst youth.

Boss Moves: Mogul Kevin Hart To Open Plant-Based…

Kevin Hart is opening two plant-based eateries in Los Angeles.

Media Visionary Cathy Hughes To Be Celebrated By…

Media visionary Cathy Hughes will be inducted into the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame for her pivotal contributions.

United Negro College Fund Receives $200K To Help…

The United Negro College Fund has received a $200K donation from the Anheuser-Busch Foundation to create an emergency aid fund…

Olympian Allyson Felix Teams Up With Pampers To…

Track and field Olympian Allyson Felix has teamed up with Pampers for an initiative designed to address the Black maternal…

LeBron James Family Foundation To Open Akron-Based, Community-Driven…

The LeBron James Family Foundation unveiled plans to open an Akron-based medical facility to ensure healthcare is affordable and accessible.

Kelvin Beachum, Arizona Cardinals Donate 200,000 Meals To…

NFL player Kelvin Beachum, the Arizona Cardinals and Safeway donated 200,000 meals to the United Food Bank in Mesa.

HBCU STEM Scholarship Initiative Raises $17M

The HBCU STEM scholarship initiative FOSSI has raised $17 million to provide grants for scholars in need.

Ayesha Curry, No Kid Hungry To Provide Free…

Ayesha Curry, Big Freedia and chef Lorena Garcia have teamed up with the nonprofit No Kid Hungry to provide free…

Collective Of Activists Erase Student Debt For Former…

A collective of activists erased $1.7 million in student debt for nearly 500 former Bennett College scholars.

Black Scholar Zindzi Thompson Makes History At Meharry…

Scholar Zindzi Thompson has made history as the youngest Black woman to graduate from Meharry Medical College.

Trailblazing Physician Dr. Joyce Yerwood To Have Stamford…

Dr. Joyce Yerwood—the first Black woman physician in Fairfield County—will have a street named in her honor.

Founder Of Houston’s First Black-Owned Grocery Store Strives…

Entrepreneur Robert Thomas founded Houston’s first Black-owned grocery store, District Market Green Grocer, to eradicate food insecurity.

Former President Barack Obama Reconnects With Youngster Featured…

Jacob Philadelphia—the youngster featured in the memorable 'Hair Like Mine' photo with former President Barack Obama 13 years ago—received a…

Actress Yara Shahidi Earns Degree From Harvard University

Actress Yara Shahidi has graduated from Harvard University.

Black-Owned Company City Fresh Foods Inks Historic Contract…

The Black-owned company City Fresh Foods has inked a historic $17 million contract with Boston Public Schools.

Colin Kaepernick Awarded Honorary Degree From Morgan State…

Activist and athlete Colin Kaepernick was awarded an honorary degree from Morgan State University.

Legendary Songstress Mary J. Blige Named One Of…

Legendary songstress, actress and businesswoman Mary J. Blige has been named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2022.

NBA Star Stephen Curry Earns Degree From Davidson

NBA star Stephen Curry has completed his studies at Davidson College, 13 years after being drafted into the NBA.

Jay-Z’s Venture Capital Firm Backs Black-Led Finance App

Brooklyn-bred mogul Jay-Z has invested in a Black-led finance app.

Maternal Health Startup Raises $12M

Cayaba Care, a company that strives to eradicate maternal health disparities, has received $12 million in funding.

Obama Foundation Launches Scholarship For Aspiring Civic Leaders

Former President Barack Obama has teamed up with Airbnb to launch a scholarship program for aspiring civic leaders.

Howard Acquires Historic Collection Of Gordon Parks’ Photographs

Howard University has acquired a historic collection of photos by visionary Gordon Parks. The post Howard Acquires Historic Collection Of…

Children’s Book Celebrates Greenwood District’s Black Entrepreneurial Trailblazers

Educator Claudia Walker’s children’s book ‘The ABCs of Black Wall Street’ celebrates the legacies of Tulsa’s Black entrepreneurial trailblazers. The…

Tennis Phenom Naomi Osaka To Launch Sports Agency

Tennis phenom Naomi Osaka is launching her own sports agency.

Series Inspired By Toni Morrison’s ‘Sula’ In Development

A television series inspired by Toni Morrison’s novel Sula is in the works.

Civil Rights Landmarks To Receive $16.2M In Grants

The National Park Service is awarding $16.2 million in grants to preserve historic landmarks connected to the civil rights movement.

Donor Clears Debt For Graduates At Texas-Based HBCU

Wiley College received a $300,000 gift from an anonymous donor to clear the student debt for the HBCU’s 2022 graduating…

Cannes Film Festival To Honor Visionary Viola Davis

Actress Viola Davis will be celebrated at the Cannes Film Festival for her pivotal contributions to the arts.

Robert F. Smith Advances Efforts To Diversify STEM

Businessman and philanthropist Robert F. Smith donated $15 million to his alma mater Cornell University to create pathways in STEM…

Legendary Musician Stevie Wonder To Receive Honorary Degree

Legendary musical genius Stevie Wonder will receive an honorary degree from Wayne State University.

Michelle Obama Announces Exhibit Inspired By Her Mother

Former first lady Michelle Obama announced the Obama Presidential Center Museum will harbor an exhibit inspired by her mother Marian…

Kevin Durant Acquires Ownership Stake In Soccer Team

NBA star Kevin Durant has acquired an ownership stake in a professional women’s soccer team.

Mother-Daughter Duo To Graduate From Grambling State University

Mother-daughter duo Suzzon Jiles and Trinity Humphrey will graduate from Grambling State University together.

Florida A&M University Receives $1.2M Endowment

Florida A&M University has received a $1.2 million endowment to help alleviate financial burdens for students in need.

Questlove, University Of The Arts Launch Fellowship Program

Questlove has teamed up with the University of the Arts to launch a scholarship program for emerging creatives.

HBCU Receives $2.3M To Advance STEM Initiatives

Fayetteville State University was awarded a $2.3 million grant to advance its STEM education initiatives.

Derrick Henry Becomes Part-Owner Of Soccer Team

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry is now part-owner of Major League Soccer’s Nashville SC team.

J.R. Smith Hits Milestone At North Carolina A&T

Former NBA player J.R. Smith was named North Carolina A&T State University’s Academic Athlete of the Year.

Queen Latifah Breaks Ground On Newark-Based Development Project

Queen Latifah broke ground on a community-driven real estate development project in her hometown of Newark.

LeVar Burton To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

LeVar Burton will receive the Children's & Family Emmy Awards’ lifetime achievement honor.

WHCA To Honor Pioneering Black Women Journalists

Pioneering journalists Alice Dunnigan and Ethel Payne will be posthumously honored by the White House Correspondents’ Association.

Revolutionary Fred Hampton’s Childhood Home Receives Landmark Status

The Chicago home where revolutionary activist Fred Hampton spent his childhood years has received landmark status.

Jackson State University Receives $50K Donation From Alum

Jackson State University received a $50,000 donation from one of its alumni.

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