Howard University Partners With Amazon Studios to Launch Howard Entertainment
Howard University and Amazon Studios have teamed up to launch Howard Entertainment, an innovative new program designed to diversify the…
Entrepreneur Opens Black-owned Cosmetology School in Michigan
In Michigan, Aisha Gatlin, who is a 38-year-old black beauty salon owner, has always had trouble finding stylists who know…
Kim Kardashian West Plays Instrumental Role in the Release of Man Sentenced to Life in Prison
Reality star-turned-prison reform activist Kim Kardashian West has assisted in the release of another incarcerated person from prison. According to…
Meet Beauty Director Myiesha Sewell, Who is Doing It for the Culture at Sephora
Black women are taking the beauty industry by storm and cashing in big on their innovative brands, products, and ideas.…
John Legend is Creating Job Opportunities For People With Criminal Backgrounds
According to Forbes, John Legend wants to make sure people with criminal backgrounds are given more opportunities for employment. Started…
Shonda Rhimes Teamed Up with The Dove Self-Esteem Project to Fight Hair Discrimination
Faith Fennidy, Tyrelle Davis, Esi Eggleston Bracey, Deanna Cook, Shonda Rhimes, Mya Cook, Senator Holly Mitchell, and Janaya “Future” Khan…
Royle King: Lighting A Path To Success for Boys And Young Men
BE Modern Man: Royle King Public servant, non-profit founder; 32; Public Information Specialist – Citizen Engagement Liaison, Leon County, Tallahassee,…
Fake News Outrage? Mom Serving 5 Years For Falsifying School District Isn’t the Whole Story
The case of Felicity Huffman, in which she just finished serving 11 days in jail for committing a federal crime,…
Dwyane Wade Signs Multiyear Development Deal with WarnerMedia
The Heat is on! Former NBA champion Dwyane Wade isn’t sitting at home enjoying retirement. According to Variety, Wade has…
Popeyes Hiring Additional Staff Anticipating Chicken Sandwich Redux
At a time where hiring for the holiday season is beginning, a fast-food restaurant will get the jump on job…
Snoop Dogg Becomes Marijuana Refrigerator Brand Ambassador
Snoop just keeps getting higher with the business deals he makes these days. According to Forbes, Calvin “Snoop Dogg” Broadus…
How This Man Went From Homeless to Youngest Subway Franchise Owner in Atlanta
In mid-October, Chris Williams Jr. was all smiles at the ribbon cutting and grand relaunch of his Subway franchise store…
Young Thug and Kevin Liles Announce a $25,000 HBCU Battle of the Bands Challenge
Gunna, Young Thug, and Wheezy with Temple University’s Diamond Marching Band (Image: The Temple News/Courtesy of Delyah Fleury) Let’s keep…
Contestant Goes Undercover on New Bravo Show Exposing Gender Bias
(Image: SabrinaMcKenzie.org) In 2020, we approach the 100th anniversary of the women’s right to vote, yet women are still fighting…
Dorian Burton: Philanthropy Executive Shares Journey To Servant Leadership
BE Modern Man: Dorian Burton Philanthropy executive; 37; Chief Program Officer, The William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust Twitter: @Dorian_Burton…
New Site Sets Black Women Up as the Sheroes of Their Own Retirement Savings
It’s no secret that money and stress go hand in hand. “Mo’ money, mo’ problems,” might hold true, but a…
Suge Knight Denies Reports That Ray J Owns Rights to his Life Story
Death Row co-founder Marion “Suge” Knight is setting the record straight about reports that he has sold the rights to…
Sevetri Wilson Shares Secret Formula for Launching a Successful Startup With No Capital
Sevetri Wilson emerged as a rising star among a new generation of entrepreneurs when she founded her first company, Solid…
Actress Bridgid Coulter Opens First-Ever Coworking Space For Women of Color in California
Actress and entrepreneur Bridgid Coulter is gearing up for the grand opening of the Blackbird House of Coworking, a coworking…
NBA player Andrew Wiggins is Donating $22 for Every Point he Scores to Charity
Everyone should be rooting for this NBA player to win the scoring title! According to the NBA, Minnesota Timberwolves forward…
The Voice’s Ali Caldwell: ‘You Cannot Run a Successful Business by Yourself!’
Opportunity is all anyone needs in order to get the chance to prove themselves. Particularly in the music business, one…
The ‘Reel Divas’ Initiative Brings Women of Color Together From Film and TV
There is strength in numbers and these women are powerful! According to Deadline, 20 women of color from the film…
‘The Apollo’ Documentary to Debut November 6 on HBO
The story of the famed Harlem theater will be told in an HBO special called The Apollo, according to Rolling…
Financial Guru Anthony ONeal Shares How to Get a Debt-Free Degree
Student loan debt may seem like it’s a way of life these days. But it doesn’t have to be, and…
[Watch] Two Tech Titans Reveal Why Diversity Will Keep American Industry Competitive
Hundreds recently gathered at the annual NPower Gala in New York City to recognize two tech titans who have helped…
Keron Williams: Tech And Design Entrepreneur Focuses On Accountability
BE Modern Man: Keron Williams Tech and design entrepreneur, former pro football player (NFL, CFL); 34; CEO, KDW Designs and…
Charlamagne Tha God Gifts HBCU South Carolina State University $250,000
Charlamagne The God at South Carolina State University’s Homecoming (Image: Charlamagne The God/Facebook) The gift of giving is always an…
Michael Jordan Opens a Medical Clinic in Charlotte
Michael Jordan scores big again! According to USA Today, the six-time NBA champion has opened a healthcare clinic to serve…
Tech Business Leader Linda Gooden: Diversity Improves Innovation and Competitiveness In Corporate America
When it comes to choosing corporate boards in which she will serve, Linda Gooden focuses on “the culture and core…
First Independence Bank Teams Up With U.S. Bank In U.S. Treasury Protégé Program
One of the nation’s largest black banks — Detroit-based First Independence Bank — will be the recipient of a U.S.…
Bill Recognizing ‘Hidden Figures’ Headed to the White House to be Signed Into Law
NASA “human computer” Katherine Johnson watches the premiere of “Hidden Figures” after a reception where she was honored along with…
Gayle King, Marcus Samuelsson, and More Open Up About Workplace Diversity at Jopwell Talks Summit
Last week, over 300 professionals and entrepreneurs of color gathered in Brooklyn, New York, for the inaugural Jopwell Talks conference,…
Shaquille O’Neal to bring Papa John’s to every HBCU Campus
Former NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal has partnered with Miles College, a liberal arts institution in Alabama, to launch an initiative…
12-Year-Old Gabrielle Goodwin Lands A Mega-Retail Deal with Target
Gabrielle “Gabby” Goodwin, founder and CEO of GaBBY Bows, has been working diligently at perfecting her products, building a brand,…
Google Suspends Facial Recognition Research After Reportedly Targeting Homeless Black People
(Image: iStock.com/beichh4046) Google has decided to suspend its facial recognition research program after a report revealed that its contractors had…
Economist Offers $50 Billion Federal Solution to the Black Banking Crisis
On Tuesday, Oct. 22, the House Financial Services Committee, chaired by Maxine Waters (D-CA), will hold a hearing on “The…
Michael Jackson’s Music Streams Increased After HBO’s ‘Leaving Neverland’ Documentary
The music continues to play! According to Billboard, after the airing of the HBO documentary, Leaving Neverland, Michael Jackson’s streaming…
How One of the Nation’s Largest Black Asset Managers Uses His Vast Wealth To Remake Baltimore
Eddie C. Brown, an electrical engineer, ace stock picker, and renowned investment manager who built Brown Capital Management L.L.C. (No.…
Issa Rae Launches New Label Raedio with Atlantic Records
It looks like Issa Rae has adopted Sean “Diddy” Combs’ mantra, “Can’t stop, won’t stop!” It’s been reported by Billboard…
The Career Makeover: Career Transitions Require a Different Mindset In the Digital Age
In my work as a professional executive and business coach, I encounter people who are facing career transitions, whether they…
Young Afro-Latina Attorney Talks Leveraging Legal Skills on Capitol Hill
Lawyers of Color, a nonprofit devoted to promoting diversity in the legal profession and advancing democracy and equality in marginalized…
Shonda Rhimes’ Shondaland Signs Podcast Deal with iHeartRadio
According to The New York Times, Scandal and Grey’s Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes has signed a lucrative podcast deal. Rhimes’…
Black Women in the Workplace Are Still Finding Their Footing on the Corporate Ladder
As educated and ambitious as black women in the workplace are, an alarming number of women working in corporate America…
Ludacris Heads to College to be Artist-in-Residence at Georgia State University
It’s never a bad idea to go back to school. According to TheGrio, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges is going back to…
Carnival Corp. CEO Arnold Donald: We Must Expand Pipeline To Increase Black CEOs
When Arnold Donald was named the chief executive of Carnival Corp. in 2013, he demonstrated the link between significant black…
Nike Acquires TraceMe Startup Founded by Russell Wilson
Sports and technology merge once more. Nike has picked up Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson’s company, according to Yahoo. Wilson…
Lupita Nyong’o Tackles Colorism in New Children’s Book, Sulwe
Lupita Nyong’o has released a children’s book to help kids be comfortable in the skin that they’re in. “When I…
Black NBA Players Don’t Have To Save The World
Don’t ask any of the black players in the NBA to clean up the league’s mess with China. Despite having…
The Best Way for Black Professionals to Explore Berlin
Is “Explore Berlin” an item on your travel bucket list? Boasting a population of more than 3 million people, Berlin…
NAIC Gets $1.4 Million MBDA Grant to Raise $1 Billion for Investment in Minority Entrepreneurs
The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) has awarded a $1.4 million grant to the National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC),…
Ex-NBA Player Al Harrington Raises $16 Million in Funding for His Cannabis Business
Former NBA player Al Harrington’s career has gone up in smoke since he left the NBA. But, it’s due to…
Pros and Cons: Personal Loans with No Credit Check
Do you need quick cash? Loans can be extremely beneficial, especially if you have debt in various places. Reasons to…
Are Unsecured Loans Worth It? The Pros and Cons
CNBC reports that the average American has $38,000 in personal debt, not including home mortgages. Taking out loans can be…
Report: Russian Internet Trolls Targeted African American Voters More Than Any Other Group
The bipartisan U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee has concluded that Russian trolls used the Internet—specifically Facebook—to influence African American voters during…
There are Only 4 Black CEOs at Fortune 500 Companies. Here’s How the ELC is Changing That
Addressing more than 2,000 high-powered executives and business leaders—including about 150 CEOs of the nation’s largest corporations at its annual…
Nation’s Largest Black Bank Launches Campaign to Close the Racial Wealth Gap
It’s been more than 150 years, but black Americans still remain chained by the legacy of slavery. One of the…
Andre Barnett: A Tax Attorney Passionate About Mentoring Others
BE Modern Man: Andre Barnett Tax attorney; 38; Tax Counsel, Senate Finance Committee During my career as a tax attorney,…
ColorComm is Helping Millennial Women in Communications Level Up in their Careers
The next generation of leaders is being called on in media and communications. Lauren Wesley Wilson, CEO of ColorComm, is…
Five Business Lessons For Young Professionals From The Nation’s Wealthiest African American, Robert F. Smith
When I attended a session during the 25th Annual Executive Leadership Council’s Mid-level Managers’ Symposium last week, I gained the…
Will Smith is Developing a “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” Spinoff
“Now, this is a story all about how my life got flipped-turned upside down, and I’d like to take a…