Black Mom Writes Children's Book With Her 3-Year Old Son to Help Fight Violence and Promote Social Skills
Nationwide — J.J. Shegog, a former teacher of Chicago inner-city schools, has written and published a new picture book entitled…
Black Billionaire Robert F. Smith’s Nonprofit Partners With Prudential Financial to Help HBCU Students
Via the partnership, Prudential is providing $1.8 million in microgrants to HBCU students in an effort to accelerate economic mobility…
Black Doctor Creates "My First Period Kit" and Leak-Proof Panties to Inspire Confidence During Menstrual Cycles
Nationwide — Meet Dr. Amber Robins, a medical doctor turned entrepreneur who is now the founder of Sanxtuary MD, a…
13-Year Old Granddaughter of MLK, Yolanda Renee King, Speaks Out
Nationwide — At the young age of 13, Yolanda Renee King is already following the footsteps of her late grandfather,…
Founder of Black-Owned PR Firm Wins Award For Native American Campaign
Nationwide — Leris Bernard, founder of LERIS Media, a Black and women-owned, public relations and digital marketing firm, is celebrating…
How a Mompreneur of 3 Kids Survived a $70K Mistake That Almost Killed Her Business
Nationwide — Electra S. Harris, a busy mom of three children, is the founder of Mysteek Naturals, a successful Black-owned…
17-Year Old From Georgia Accepted into 48 Colleges, Earns $600K in Scholarships
Nationwide — Kenyari Sawyer, a 17-year old high school student from Albany, Georgia, has been accepted into 48 colleges and…
Black Accountant Who Has Saved Business Owners $30M Reveals Predatory Tax Season Practices
Nationwide — As tax season approaches, the influx of misinformation begins to circulate on social and popup tax preparers who…
Introducing the Newest Black-Owned Day Spa in Baltimore County, Maryland
Nationwide — Cindy Tawiah, former Registered Nurse and creator of the Diva By Cindy hair care brand, has done it…
Sisters From Virginia Create the Newest Black-Owned Sleepwear Line
Nationwide — A pair of sisters from Virginia have started their own, unique sleepwear line for women called Sleep Sassy®…
Entrepreneur Turned Artist Launches Empowering Black-Owned Greeting Card Collection
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Black Woman-Owned Start-Up Celebrates Children of Color Through Party Supplies and Products
Nationwide — Children’s party planning is a booming industry, yet representation is not there when it comes to children of…
U.S. Speedskater Erin Jackson Has Solution To Winter Olympics' Diversity Problem
General Assignment Reporter, HuffPostU.S. speedskater Erin Jackson says she doing her part to make the Winter Olympics more inclusive. (Watch…
Black Dentist Launches Mobile Dental Services For Children in the Underserved Mississippi Delta
Nationwide — Children who live in the Mississippi Delta can now experience state-of-the-art mobile dentistry provided by Dr. LaMonica Davis…
Former Miami Dolphins Head Coach Brian Flores Is The Invisible Man
Opinion EditorUnder the illusion of giving the high school graduation speech to his town’s white leaders, the Black unnamed narrator…
‘Weaponized Incompetence’ Screws Women Over At Work And In Relationships
Senior Lifestyle Reporter, HuffPost“Weaponized incompetence”: It came on like a whisper on TikTok, then you couldn’t escape hearing the phrase…
Bill Belichick's Accidental Texts Surface In Lawsuit Alleging Racist NFL Hiring Practices
Senior Reporter, HuffPostA number of accidental texts from New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick are at the center of…
Youth-Led Group To Give Out Hundreds Of Copies Of ‘Beloved,’ ‘Maus’ Amid Book Bans
Reporter, HuffPostA youth group is distributing hundreds of copies of Toni Morrison’s “Beloved” and Art Spiegelman’s “Maus” in response to…
Jamaican Killed On Camping Trip To Be Honored At Pittsburgh Vigil
Associate Reporter, HuffPostA candlelight vigil will take place Sunday in Pittsburgh to honor Peter “Bernardo” Spencer, a Jamaican immigrant whose…
Quinta Brunson’s ‘Abbott Elementary’ Gives Network TV A Very Necessary Breath Of Fresh Air
Culture ReporterThe first show Quinta Brunson pitched to ABC was not “Abbott Elementary,” the network’s latest sitcom hit. It was…
This Is What It's Like Going To The Gynecologist When You're Black, Trans And In Texas
Guest WriterI am 26. Twenty-six years past the doctors saying, “It’s a girl!” when I came into this world. Five…
Kanye West Talks About His Life And 'God's Plan' In New Documentary Trailer
Trends Reporter, HuffPostNetflix dropped a trailer on Friday for an upcoming documentary about Kanye West titled “jeen-yuh: A Kanye Trilogy.”The…
Graham Nash, India Arie Vow To Join Neil Young, Pull Music From Spotify
Reporter, HuffPostTwo more musicians have vowed to remove their music from Spotify as the streaming platform continues to let Joe…
What Not To Say When You Don't Know How To Pronounce A Co-worker's Name
Senior Reporter, Work/LifeNames are how we identify who we are to each other. Knowing how to say a colleague’s name…
Elizabeth Cambage Shreds WNBA Player Salaries After Reports Reveal Head Coach's Pay
Trends Reporter, HuffPostWNBA star Elizabeth Cambage, who is currently an unrestricted free agent, recently called out the basketball league for…
Watch The Dark Tom Brady Joke That Trevor Noah Quickly Brushed Aside
General Assignment Reporter, HuffPost“The Daily Show” correspondent Roy Wood Jr. jokingly complimented Tom Brady for not murdering his wife, supermodel…
Joe Rogan’s Hot Take On The Term ‘Black’ Stuns Trevor Noah
Reporter, HuffPost“The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah on Wednesday mocked podcaster Joe Rogan for his hot take on the term…
Tucker Carlson's Racist Attack On Baltimore Torn To Shreds On Twitter
Reporter, HuffPostFox News’ Tucker Carlson faced further accusations of racism on Tuesday with his declaration that Baltimore is “a little…
The Real Boogeymen Aren't In Books. They're The People Who Want To Ban Books.
Guest WriterI was in middle school when I first picked up a V.C. Andrews novel. By then, I had already…
PART 2: Iyanla Vanzant Explains How A Black Man’s Struggle With Inadequacy Can Lead To Suicide
The recent suicide rate amongst Black men is one of the more alarming issues currently affecting our culture, and many…
Art Basel in Paris: an earthquake in the fair landscape
Illustration: © Katherine HardyGeorgina Adam, our editor-at-large, comments on major art market trends and their impact on the trade. Her…
Tech Company, TEKVOX, Names New African American Vice President of Sales
Nationwide — TEKVOX is pleased to announce that Joshua Joseph has joined the company as Vice President of Sales. For…
Mitch McConnell Actually Just Suggested That 'American' Means 'Not Black'
Reporter, HuffPostSenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) had just spent the week playing a big role alongside his GOP colleagues…
Thandiwe Newton Tearfully Expresses Guilt For Receiving Privilege Over Dark Skin Actresses: “Sorry I Was The One Chosen”
Celebrated actress Thandiwe Newton has gone through major change within her life and career in recent years, most prominently after…
Neon art installation begins tour of US states where abortion rights are threatened
A partial view of OURs (2022) by Alicia Eggert in front of the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC Photo…
Lawsuit Against Barbara Gladstone Alleges Employee Abuse, Discrimination – ARTnews.com
A lawsuit filed in a New York state court in January has brought forth claims against contemporary art dealer Barbara…
(1854) Kansas-Nebraska Act
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That…
Alice Ruth Clark Brown (1952-2021)
Alice Ruth Clark Brown, dancer and aerial acrobat, was born on August 22, 1952, in the Washington Park neighborhood of…
The Floaters (1976-1982; 1990-2019)
Let it play in the background as you study and immerse yourself in this topic!The Floaters began as an R&B…
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (1991- )
Let it play in the background as you study and immerse yourself in this topic!Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is a hip-hop group…
(1861) The First Confiscation Act
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That…
Three Degrees (1963- )
Let it play in the background as you study and immerse yourself in this topic!The Three Degrees, the Philadelphia Sound…
Robert Knight (1945-2017)
Let it play in the background as you study and immerse yourself in this topic!Robert Knight was born Robert Henry…
2022 Princeton University Summer Program for Black Teen Girls Now Available Online
The program celebrates over 10 years of empowering minority youth to be global leadersNationwide — Black excellence and effective leadership…
Historian/ Educator Launches $2K Scholarship Contest About Predominantly Black Town in Iowa
Nationwide — Most people haven’t heard of Buxton, Iowa — a thriving, integrated coal mining town of 5,000 residents established…
Black Family-Owned Construction Firm Awarded 7 Multi-Million Contracts Including JFK Airport
Nationwide — Meet Darrell K. Choates, Sr., his father, his son, and his grandson (that’s 4 generations), the owners of…
Sharifah Hardie, CEO of IT TV Network, Launches "Black Guest List" – A New Platform Connecting Authority Black Voices with Media Opportunities
Black Guest List connects Black luminaries with radio hosts, television productions, live shows, digital outlets, print publications, and trendy podcasts…
Black Entrepreneur's Recent Visit to Africa Inspires New Holistic Hair Growth Product
Nationwide — When Meekah Royale discovered her Black heritage to be of West Africa with her ancestry connecting her to…
Author Changes the Narrative of Black Fathers in New Children’s Book, "Just Like Your Daddy"
Nationwide — Bestselling author and mother of three, Tiffany Parker from Birmingham, Alabama, has released an innovative children’s book, Just…
Kwame Kilpatrick, Ex-Detroit Mayor, Opens New Business Venture Despite Owing Millions to the City
Nationwide — Kwame Kilpatrick, the former Detroit mayor who was convicted and sentenced to years in prison for federal corruption,…
Black Entrepreneurs Who Turned $2K into $2M Launch Masterclass on How to Start a Hair Business
Nationwide — Ashley Williams and Khat Brim, the two founders who successfully built a multi-million dollar brand called Hair Are…
Meet the Founder of a $500K Scholarship Fund That Supports Black Women Entrepreneurs
The fastest-growing entrepreneurship accelerator program helps women-owned businesses get to the next level.Atlanta, GA — Award-winning entrepreneur Dr. Velma Trayham…
This 7-Year Old Girl Inspired Her Mom to Create a Black Doll Collection Now Recognized by Oprah
Nationwide — Thanks to 7-year old Esi Orijin who inspired her mom to launch Orijin Bees’ Baby Bee Doll Collection,…
Investors Join Female Founder of Black-Owned Robotic Storefront Technology For Roadshow Kickoff
PopCom’s founder, Dawn Dickson-Akpoghene, has announced a seven-city roadshow to present the company’s latest PopShops, where she will also host…
Once Homeless, This Single Black Mom of 2 Now Owns a Successful Plant-Based Skincare Brand
Nationwide — Meet Angela Y. Ervin, who was once dealing with being homeless, divorced, and a single mom all at…
Black Author Provides Eight Audacious Actions to Empower Women in Business
Washington, DC — Markiesha Wilson announces the release of her book, In the Climb: Eight Audacious Actions to Overcome Life…
Black Designer Launches Luxury Handbag and Accessories Line
Nationwide — Meet Ndidi Obi, founder and CEO of a refreshing new Black-owned, luxury brand called Ndidi Obi USA Inc.…
2022 Natural Hair, Barber and Lifestyle Expo to Be Held in Virginia Beach
Nationwide — Dr. Prenik James, a certified Trichologist and Doctor of Naturopathy with over 25 years of experience, will host…
Black Entrepreneur With 20 Years Experience in the Financial Industry Has Helped 1,000's of Families
Nationwide — Anthony Armstrong, MBA financial consultant and owner of Phronesis Group Consulting. He possesses over 20 years in the…
Host of 'Hot Mess Millionaire' Podcast Launches 2-Day Summit to Address Black Men and Mental Wellness
Dr. Venus Opal Reese to host a groundbreaking two-day virtual summit focusing on empathy and compassion on the mental wellness…