How Chadwick Boseman became an icon of Black identity
Considering the range of roles Boseman took on, he was a one-man Justice Leagueunto himself Chadwick Boseman passed away at the age of 43 on Friday after fighting colon cancer for four years. With his...
View ArticleParents struggle to tell kids that ‘Black Panther’ actor passed away
While some children held ceremonies for the Black Panther with their favorite action hero toys; others await to hear the devastating news The death of Chadwick Boseman on Friday sent shock waves across...
View ArticleInsider Q&A: City First CEO on why Black-led banks matter
Brian Argrett, chief executive of City First Bank, talks merging with Broadway Financial and the importance of minority-led banks NEW YORK (AP) — Last month majority Black-owned banks City First Bank...
View ArticleKelis shares ‘snap back’ diet plan after birth of third child: ‘I’ll show you...
‘I’m going to bring you guys in as much as I can on my plan to get back to myself,’ the ‘Milkshake’ singer says Congratulations are in order for Kelis, who is now a mother of three! The...
View ArticleFlorida mom-daughter duo become owners of Shell gas station
In a league of their own, the two are believed to be the only Black gas station owners in South Florida Florida residents Lashawn Flowers and Shanita Vickers are now the proud new owners of a Shell gas...
View ArticlePrinceton University names building for Mellody Hobson, replacing Woodrow Wilson
The school that Hobson graduated from will don her name when the new building opens later this decade The residential college at Princeton University that was named for former President Woodrow Wilson...
View ArticleJamaicans in Florida energized by Harris on 2020 ticket
‘Part of Jamaica will be in the White House,’ a businesswoman in South Florida says FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump and Joe Biden are entering the final stretch of the campaign in a...
View ArticleMarvin Sapp on new album, moving to Texas and dealing with pandemic at church
The award-winning gospel artist says moving to Texas was the ‘best decision’ for him and the church he founded in Michigan LOS ANGELES (AP) — Even though Marvin Sapp finished recording his new album...
View ArticleKemba Smith Pradia says America must work to see humanity in formerly...
The advocate is pushing for all formerly incarcerated people to have the right to vote Kemba Smith Pradia knows firsthand what it’s like to be denied the right to vote. The social justice advocate was...
View ArticleKamala Harris has a message for toddler niece who aspires to be president
‘You could be president,’ the now Vice President-elect tells her great-niece A heart-warming video of now Vice President-elect Kamala Harris sharing a moment with her toddler niece is making the rounds...
View Article10 Black students named US Rhodes Scholars, tying record
The Rhodes Trust announced 32 winners early Sunday, which include 22 students of color The U.S. Rhodes Scholars for 2021 were elected virtually this year for the first time as the coronavirus pandemic...
View ArticleFighting Homelessness with Affordable Housing
Sponsored Content – Capital One is helping bridge the gap between shelter and housing The U.S. has a shortage of around 7 million affordable housing units for renters whose household incomes fall below...
View ArticleClosing the Racial Wealth Gap through Entrepreneurship
Sponsored Content – Capital One and the Black Economic Alliance are teaming up to create a new pathway for Black small business owners Black entrepreneurs not only attain higher levels of wealth but...
View ArticleCapital One Lawyer Representing Arrested Protestors
Sponsored Content – Lesley Fierst offered pro bono services to 50 peaceful protestors arrested during social justice demonstrations In the first days of June, the City of Fredericksburg attempted to...
View ArticleResilience Reimagined: The Knowledge House
Sponsored content: The Knowledge House empowers the Bronx through digital literacy During this day and age, access to technology is key to survival. However, for many low-income communities, digital...
View ArticleResilience Reimagined: Year Up
Sponsored Content: Year Up paves new paths and empowers students to unlock their full potential In the United States today, nearly five million Americans haven’t progressed professionally beyond high...
View ArticleResilience Reimagined: Boys & Girls Club of Harlem
Sponsored Content: Despite a global pandemic, the Boys & Girls Club of Harlem marches forward, creating space for communities to thrive When New York City shut down at the onset of an unprecedented...
View ArticleResilience Reimagined: Ali Forney Center
Sponsored Content: Ali Forney Center reclaims the meaning of home The COVID-19 pandemic forced the world to stay home. But for the LGBTQ+ youth community, the definition of “home” was unclear. Many did...
View ArticleCapital One Commits to Catalyze Economic Growth
Sponsored Content – The Capital One Impact Initiative seeks to close gaps in equity, helping people gain better access to socioeconomic opportunity Capital One announced the launch of the Capital One...
View ArticleWoman of color firsts: Justice Sonia Sotomayor to swear in Kamala Harris...
Harris, first female vice president elect, to take oath of office from Justice Sotomayor, the first Latina on the Supreme Court On Wednesday, Kamala Harris will officially become the first U.S. vice...
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