A historic coalition of fifteen Historically Black Colleges and Universities has launched a national research association designed to expand the research mission of HBCUs, accelerate
By: Gabrielle Bennett Braheem Passe built his early success on performance. His career advanced through aggressive targets, an output-driven pace, and a structure that rewarded
Jason Venturelli’s approach to business is shaped by experience, observation, and a practical understanding of how real companies operate when challenges are constant and conditions
Before Kareem Edwards was handing out chicken sandwiches, he was surviving the collapse of Lehman Brothers. The Queens-born entrepreneur has lived many lives — Wall
The most consequential funding program for Black entrepreneurs in the UK is back for 2026 — and the application window is shorter than you think.
She started as an intern. Thirty-two years later, she is taking the top seat. Dow Inc. announced that Karen S. Carter, currently the company’s chief
NEW HAVEN, Conn., April 17, 2026. At the Women’s Mental Health Conference at Yale, Dr. Natasha Williams focused on something many people in the room
Most people know Pharrell Williams as the Grammy-winning producer who gave the world “Happy,” the creative architect behind some of the most defining sounds of
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe ran into history on Sunday, April 26, 2026, becoming the first person to officially break the two-hour barrier in a competitive marathon.
When Taylor Rooks announced this week that her foundation had partnered with Undue Medical Debt to erase more than $2.1 million in medical bills for
For years, the conversation around Black students and higher education was framed almost entirely around access to predominantly white institutions — whether they could get
Summer Walker has always been Atlanta’s. She came up here, recorded here, and did some of the most creative album rollout moments this city has
The world knows Rihanna as a recording artist. The Edison Awards know her as something else entirely — an innovator who disrupted three industries, built
Publishing a book is only half the challenge. The other half is making sure readers can actually find it. With millions of titles listed on
Residents in Atlanta experienced a surprise on Easter Sunday when a well-known face joined the congregation at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Mariah Carey, the celebrated singer
By: Natalie Johnson Tourism is often described in terms of destinations. Beaches, landmarks, cities, and regions. But destinations do not create experiences on their own.
Ferrero North America and the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. have officially opened applications for the 2026 Famous Amos Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative, distributing $150,000
The MOBO Awards 2026 concluded just days ago, reinforcing its role not only as a celebration of talent but as a critical platform shaping the
J. Cole has secured full ownership of his recorded catalog after JAY-Z and Roc Nation agreed to convert his traditional record deal into a distribution
Pharrell Williams’ Black Ambition program is entering a major new phase this fall, expanding its network and support systems to reach more Black and Latinx
South Africa has introduced plans for a new transformation fund aimed at supporting Black-owned businesses through financing and business-development resources. Government officials describe the initiative
On March 23, 2026, the Sundance Institute and Sandbox Films named the 16 projects and 47 filmmakers receiving support through their eighth annual Sandbox Fund.
By: Simone Ellis For decades, the natural gas sector has been challenged by the fragmented and complex landscape of pipeline tariff management. Energy companies, utilities,
Portland’s latest redevelopment effort focuses on something the city hasn’t always handled well: helping long-standing Black neighborhoods regain control of land, space, and opportunity. The