Slutty Vegan To Expand In Atlanta And Washington, D.C. With New Franchise Deals
June 4, 2026Pinky Cole’s plant-based burger brand announced new franchising and strategic partnerships as it enters its next chapterJust months…
David E. Rogers Launches ‘Black Blocks,’ A Board Game Teaching Financial Literacy Through Black History
June 6, 2026Black Blocks empowers African American youth and families with culturally relevant financial educationOriginally published on BlackNews.com.David E. Rogers,…
Republican With No Campaign Cash Wins NJ Primary In Race For Cory Booker’s Senate Seat
June 5, 2026The Republican nominee pulled off an unlikely primary victory despite reporting a negative campaign balance of -$24Justin Murphy,…
Lil Baby Clears $24K In Student Debt For Recent Spelman Graduate
June 5, 2026Lesley reflected on her choice to contact the Grammy-winning rapper, despite the slim chances of success. Rapper Lil…
How Sam’s Club CEO Latriece Watkins Became One Of The Most Powerful Women In Business
June 4, 2026Watkins, who became president and CEO of Sam’s Club in February 2026, debuted at No. 87 on Fortune’s…
Djenaba Johnson-Jones Spills The ‘Best-Kept Secret’ To Get That Coin For Your Company
June 5, 2026Hudson Kitchen Founder Djenaba Johnson-Jones got the help—and resources—she needed from her local governmentWhen Djenaba Johnson-Jones was trying…
Starting A Business In Today’s World Has Become Painfully Stressful
June 5, 2026Chazz Scott Offers the Mental Tools You Need to Become a Successful EntrepreneurThe American Institute of Stress released…
Rick Ross Employs An All-Black Production Crew To Celebrate 20 Years Of Success
June 4, 2026Ross’s road to wealth is one to be studiedRick Ross has a clear trajectory: to live up to…
New York Reparations Hearing Erupts As Descendants Of African Slaves Clash With Liberal Organizations
June 4, 2026Tensions flared during a New York reparations hearing as Black residents argued compensation should be reserved for descendants…
San Francisco And Its Black Art Scene Are Ready For Its Close-Up
June 4, 2026San Francisco’s Black art scene is thriving. The Golden Gate Bridge. Cable cars with a backdrop of San…
Ashanti Talks Brand Alignment, Ownership, And Career Longevity
June 3, 2026The Grammy-winning singer and actress explained that she has become increasingly selective about the opportunities she acceptsAshanti says…
Defense Secretary Hegseth’s Scrutinized For Blocking Navy Promotions, Sparks Major Diversity Concerns
June 4, 2026According to the outlet, Hegseth blocked the promotions of several diverse Navy captains recommended for elevation to rear…
Michelle Obama Surprises Maryland Graduates After Viral Student Campaign
June 4, 2026It fulfilled a goal that seniors had pursued through a social media campaign shared widely during the school…
OneUnited Bank Launches ‘Who’s Your Ma Honey?’ Podcast To Help Listeners Turn Shame Into Strength
June 4, 2026The new 10-episode series explores how overcoming undeserved shame can unlock entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth.OneUnited Bank is…
Peabo Bryson, Legendary R&B Singer And Balladeer Behind Disney Classics, Dies At 75
June 3, 2026The two-time Grammy Award winning singer leaves a legacy that has spanned more than five decadesPeabo Bryson, the…
Media Mogul Bob Johnson Returns To BET Network As Part Of A New Advisory Council
June 3, 2026This new advisory group aims to provide strategic advice to BET as the media company expands its programming,…
Morehouse School of Medicine Joins Atlanta Leaders In Push For New Southside Hospital
June 3, 2026The proposed project would be located in southwest Atlanta and is expected to serve residents across the city’s…
TikTok And Instagram Nix AI-Influencers That Cosplay Black Women
June 3, 2026A new investigation raises concerns about digital exploitation, consent, and the growing use of AI-generated Black female influencersWhether…
Kevin Hart’s VitaHustle Secures Growth Funding To Expand Wellness Brand
June 3, 2026This marks a new phase of expansion for the wellness company. Plant-based nutrition brand VitaHustle, co-founded by comedian…
June 2026 Arts and Culture Events Guide
Whether you’re staying local, hosting guests, or planning a quick getaway, your art itinerary starts here. I’ve hand-picked these must-see…
Amid All That JAŸ-Z Fanfare Philly Entrepreneurs Shine At The 2026 Roots Picnic
June 3, 2026The annual festival returned this past weekend, celebrating music, entrepreneurship, culture, and community.Over 80,000 people from around the…
Black Farmers File Lawsuit Against USDA Over $127M In Cancelled Grants
June 2, 2026Plaintiffs argue the USDA violated federal law and due process protections when it abruptly revoked grant agreements.More than…
Worth The Stop: ‘The Oxtail Off’ Traveling Food Festival
June 1, 2026Founded by Charles Beloved and Shireen Kuykendoll, the event has evolved into a traveling food festival centered on…
Study Finds Black Men Don’t Trust Mainstream News
June 1, 2026New focus-group research suggests many Black men are turning to podcasters, YouTube, and independent creators for news A…
Black Women Feel The Brunt Of AI Disruption And DEI Rollbacks Disproportionately
June 1, 2026Reports suggest Black women are experiencing disproportionate job losses as AI reshapes the workforce and DEI initiatives continue…
Wall Street Meets Broadway: MSG Sports Moves to Separate Knicks and Rangers
May 31, 2026Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. has filed a confidential Form 10 Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange…
Mario Bailey Launches New Black Doctor Directory Despite Ongoing Discrimination Lawsuit By White Doctor
June 2, 2026The platform was created to make it easier for Black families to locate trusted physicians, specialists, therapists, dentists,…
Juneteenth And The Covenant Of Economic Liberation
June 2, 2026Written by Orvin KimbroughFreedom was declared. But the news arrived late. And for far too many, the fullness…
Spencer Leak Jr., 3rd-Generation Leader Of Chicago’s Leak & Sons Funeral Homes, Dies At 56
June 1, 2026Leak is survived by his wife of nearly 25 years, Donna, and their daughter, Emma, and son, Spencer…
Robert ‘Kool’ Bell Is Building A Legacy Beyond Music With Le Kool Champagne And Kool King Coconut Water
June 1, 2026The Kool & the Gang co-founder discusses Le Kool Champagne, Kool King Coconut Water, generational wealth, and building…
Black Lawmakers Block Controversial NCAA NIL Bill
May 29, 2026Opponents of the SCORE Act argue that it would strengthen the NCAA’s power while limiting labor protections and…
Seneca Connor Launches Platform That Scores Brands On Their Commitment To The Black Community
June 1, 2026New App and Browser Extension Scores 800+ CompaniesOriginally published on BlackNews.com.Seneca Connor, an African American attorney and entrepreneur…
Out of the Mud: Bryson Graham’s Vertical Rise Mirrors The Changing NBA Executive Landscape
May 31, 2026Bryson Graham was introduced as the Chicago Bulls’ Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations on May 4 at…
Civil Rights Lawyer And MLK Advisor Clarence B. Jones Dies At 95
June 1, 2026The civil rights attorney, strategist, and “I Have A Dream” speechwriter helped shape the movementClarence B. Jones, a…
Damon Dash Launches Dash Records With Call For Emerging Creatives
May 28, 2026Dash invited artists and creatives to submit portfolios for consideration.Hip-hop entrepreneur Damon Dash is making another move into…
From the Hardwood to Hollywood’s AI Frontier: Carmelo Anthony’s Next Big Play
May 29, 2026The partnership signals a structural shift in how sports figures leverage their personal brands. Basketball Hall of Famer-turned-entrepreneur…
Propelling Toward the Future: HBCU Students Design AI-powered Solutions
May 29, 2026Having a dream job and putting those skills into action before earning your degree is a win-win for…
Former Astronaut Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. Will Receive XCEL Award At The 2026 XCEL Summit
May 30, 2026Harris will be honored for his decades-long contributions to science, education, and leadership during the conferenceFormer NASA astronaut…
Serena Williams Joined Nike To Celebrate The Renaming Of Nike World Headquarters
May 31, 2026Williams’ connection to the campus runs deeper than the recent celebration.Tennis icon Serena Williams joined Nike earlier this…
From the Streets to the C-Suites
May 28, 2026John Hope Bryant looks for the rainbow that follows the stormAt the 2025 XCEL Summit for Men, honoree…
Black Women Founders Raise $4.5 Million for Their Innovative Hair Extensions Brand
May 29, 2026Tendai Moyo, CEO and co-founder of Ruka Hair, shares their fundraising journey and her best advice for other…
Just How Ubiquitous Will Artificial Intelligence Get?
May 30, 2026Robert F. Smith’s Prediction Will Astonish YouRobert F. Smith, chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, which has…
Rooted in Wellness: How the Why Not? Foundation Is Transforming Community Mental Health
May 30, 2026Former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook and his Why Not? Foundation has launched an initiative to expand mental wellness…
Young Birmingham Engineering Scholars Recognized By Historic Women’s Organization
May 29, 2026The students were recently honored by the Birmingham chapter of The Links Incorporated and its members of the…
HBCU Founders To Make History With First Pitch Competition In Times Square
May 29, 2026Venture for T.H.E.M. announced that it will partner with The DM Firm and the Times Square Alliance for…
Jamaica Reimagines Travel for the 2026 Tourism Season
May 28, 2026Jamaica’s tourism relevance is amplified by the broader Caribbean market, where travel is a major economic force.Tourism is…
Scout Art Fair 2026 Recap
Last weekend, at the War Memorial Building in Baltimore in partnership with Artscape was the Scout Art Fair which featured…
Does Serving on a Prestigious Corporate Board Actually Hurt Women’s Future Prospects?
May 28, 2026New research by Harvard Business Review suggests that serving on a prominent corporate board decreases women’s likelihood of…
From Gridiron to Ivy: Collin Johnson Retires To Join Elite Wave of NFL Academics
May 29, 2026At MIT Sloan, Johnson will pursue an MBA, joining a distinct group of NFL players who transitioned from…
Big Brothers, Big Sisters Reports Growing Need For Male Mentors In San Antonio
May 29, 2026The organization said many boys remain on a waiting list for months in hopes of being matched with…
Naomi Osaka Defends Celebration Of Black Tennis Players Ahead Of French Open
May 26, 2026Osaka addressed backlash explaining that her experiences growing up in tennis shaped her beliefs about creating community spaces…
Succeeding In The Age of Artificial Intelligence
May 28, 2026Lester McPherson Challenges African Americans and Minorities to Embrace this Explosive TechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI) has become part of…
Cardi B Expands Her Empire As The New Face Of Luxury Resale Platform FASHIONPHILE
May 28, 2026The collaboration centers on the company’s new “Get Your Bag” campaign, which highlights the growing demand for pre-owned…
Lawyer Left the U.S. For Mexico City — Now Derrick Morgan Jr. Runs Remote Business Abroad
May 27, 2026He splits his time between Dallas and Mexico City, where he now spends most of the year.When courts…
Jazz Icon Sonny Rollins Passes Away At 95 Years Old
May 26, 2026Often referred to as the “Saxophone Colossus,” Rollins became one of the most influential figures in jazz history…
New Harvard Course Studies Beyoncé, Cowboy Carter To Educate Students On Public Policy
May 27, 2026The course is titled “American Requiem: Beyoncé, Benefits and the Gap Between Promise and Delivery”A new course at…
Understanding Equal Housing Rights As A Renter
May 26, 2026Equal housing rights protect renters from discrimination by ensuring they have fair and equal access to housing regardless…
Mr. ChimeTime Went From Verizon Employee To Popular Food Influencer
May 27, 2026Mr. ChimeTime often critiques restaurants that locals have complained about for years, viewing his platform as a way…
New Study Reveals Ethnic Studies Improves Academic Outcomes For Students
May 26, 2026The researchers found that enrolling in even a single ethnic studies course resulted in measurable improvements across several…
From Set To Studio: How Actors Can Turn On-Screen Credits Into Independent IP, Education Revenue, and Production Systems
May 27, 2026The mistake is believing the credit does the rest of the business for you.By Markice Moore Every actor…