Magic Johnson’s Life Insurance Company To Distribute $100 Million in Federal Loans to Minority Businesses
Former Los Angeles Lakers guard and team president Earvin “Magic” Johnson announced his life insurance company will provide $100 million…
United Airlines Names Brett J. Hart President During Turbulent Times in the Airline Industry
The airline industry is experiencing turbulent times amid the global pandemic. While many are wondering what the future of flying…
Meet The Jewelers Who Are Bringing African Luxury To The Mainstream
The continent of Africa has long been a powerful resource for precious stones and raw materials that are worth millions…
Chicago Public Library Enlists The Obamas and Oprah Winfrey to Read to Children ‘Live from the Library’
Education shall continue in the times of this deadly coronavirus pandemic! Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the Chicago Public Library (CPL), and…
Octavia Spencer: ‘It’s Okay to be Anxious’ During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Octavia Spencer is one of many Hollywood stars stepping up to help those in need amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.…
Black Farmers Can Qualify For SBA Disaster Loans Up to $150,000
Black farmers hit hard by the coronavirus are eligible for disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. For the…
Black Professor Told ‘To Leave’ the State of Vermont
A black professor who owns property in the state of Vermont was recently flagged down by two vehicles and told…
14 Black and Latinx Entrepreneurs Join Goldman Sachs Launch with GS Cohort
As black and brown founders lead the charge as the fastest-growing groups of entrepreneurs, Goldman Sachs is helping them secure…
Meet The Identical Twins That Got Accepted Into 37 Colleges Each
The Class of 2020 hit an unexpected roadblock when the novel coronavirus pandemic caused many institutions and companies to close…
Well-Known Houston Gospel Singer Killed by Police Following Scuffle
A well-known Houston gospel singer was killed by a police officer during a traffic stop last week, according to The…
Two NFL Players Accused of Armed Robbery at South Florida Cookout
According to The Associated Press, police officers in South Florida are looking for two NFL players after several witnesses accused…
Former President Obama’s Response To Mitch McConnell: ‘Make Better Policy Decisions’
Former President Barack Obama responded to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell calling him classless for giving his opinion on Trump’s…
D-Nice to Host HBCU Grad After Party With Nas and A$AP Ferg
The coronavirus may prevent the class of 2020 from walking across a stage to accept a diploma, but it won’t…
Twitter CEO Backs Mayvenn’s #SaveTheSalon Campaign to Give $500 to Struggling Hair Stylists
The global COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down, hitting black communities across the country the hardest. As a…
Raven-Symoné: “I Haven’t Touched My Cosby Money”
Actress Raven-Symone has financial savvy her Hollywood peers should follow. The veteran actress hasn’t “touched” the money she made from…
‘Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta’ Cast Member Charged With Fraud After Obtaining $2 Million PPP Loan
Maybe the salary to be on reality TV wasn’t enough! VH1’s Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta cast member Maurice Fayne,…
Why COVID-19 Surcharges Are Being Added To Your Take-out Bill
Many restaurants are simply trying to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, but food delivery apps are taking a big…
Mamba Sports Academy Retires ‘Mamba’ Out of Respect to Kobe Bryant
Due to the death of Kobe Bryant earlier this year, the Mamba Sports Academy has retired “Mamba” out of respect…
This Historic Black Bookstore is Fighting To Survive the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, has forced small business owners nationwide to close their doors as they struggle to hold…
HBCU Presidents and Leaders Discuss the Future Post COVID-19
Earlier this week, The Higher Education Leadership Foundation hosted a timely conversation about the current state of historically black colleges…
Sens. Cory Booker, Ben Cardin Release Plan To Help Underserved & Underbanked Small Businesses
Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) have released a proposal to prevent underserved and small businesses from falling…
Tech COO Janeen Uzzell May Come in Peace, But She Means Business
Featuring a broad cross-section of women who have distinguished themselves across a rich variety of careers, our Portraits of Power…
USPS Deputy Postmaster General Resigns After More Than 40 Years In Public Service
The United States Postal Service (USPS) found its replacement for the Postmaster General position. Now, it has to find a…
The USVI Is Looking To Reopen For The Summer Season In June Amid COVID-19
Countries around the world have been devastated by the spread of the COVID-19, or novel coronavirus, pandemic. Caribbean nations have…
Brooklyn Actor and Entrepreneur Lloyd Cornelius Porter Dies of Coronavirus
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the world, it has claimed the life of businessman Lloyd Cornelius Porter, according…
AARP Teamed Up With NNPA To Provide Older African Americans With Resources On How To Combat COVID-19
African Americans have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19, or novel coronavirus, crisis mostly due to underlying health conditions and…
The National Black Child Development Institute Goes Digital for National Black Child Development Week Amid COVID-19
May 11 – 15 is National Black Child Development Week in the United States. This year, amid COVID-19, The National…
Meet Harvard Law School’s First Nigerian Professor
Diversity in academia has been an issue for decades across most of the country’s elite universities. While diversity among the…
House Democrats to Unveil Plan to Distribute $1,200 Stimulus Checks in New $3 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Fund
In March, President Donald Trump signed the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, into…
Retired Harvard Business School Professor: Black Businesses, Please Take The PPP Money!
Share0 (iStock.com/kali9) In his latest podcast, retired Harvard Business Professor Steve Rogers encourages black business owners to apply for funds…
Twitter Employees Can Now Work From Home Forever
Yes, you read that correctly. While the world is wondering what the workplace will look like post-COVID-19, Twitter CEO Jack…
Lawsuit: Breonna Taylor Shot And Killed After Police Entered Her Home As She Slept
Breonna Taylor was sleeping in her Louisville, KY, home, when three police officers forced their way in and “blindly fired,”…
Oprah Winfrey Launches the ‘Your Life In Focus’ Live Virtual Experience
Oprah Winfrey had a successful wellness tour earlier this year that was sold out in every venue it was held…
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Donates $10 Million to Meek Mill and Jay-Z’s Reform Alliance
The donations and contributions toward coronavirus relief efforts continue. This time, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey will donate $10 million to…
Meet The First African American Owner Of A Berkshire Hathaway Real Estate Franchise
Berkshire Hathaway was made famous by billionaire and entrepreneur Warren Buffet. Now this woman entrepreneur is making history as the…
Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders, and Senate Democrats Propose Monthly Payments Of Up to $2,000
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) along with Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) proposed a bill that will significantly…
Doctor Shares Photo of United Airlines Flight Packed With Passengers Fighting Coronavirus
Since April, United Airlines has been providing free round-trip flights to New York City for medical volunteers who want to…
President Trump Accuses Barack Obama of ‘Biggest Political Crime in American History’
President Donald Trump took to Twitter to slam the Obama administration following a conservative talk show host’s claim the former…
Dr. Fauci Warns Americans Will See ‘Needless Suffering and Death’ If The Country Opens Up Too Quickly
Share0 Dr. Anthony Fauci will warn the Senate that Americans will experience “needless suffering and death” if the country opens…
Black Woman Prosecutor Appointed to the Ahmaud Arbery Murder Case
The death of Ahmaud Arbery has taken the nation by storm. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has named Cobb County…
Mielle Organics ‘More Than a Strand’ Campaign Promotes Healthy Hair Relationships and Mother-Daughter Entrepreneurship
Many black women consider their hair to be their crowns. Beyond length, style, or texture—the way that women are in…
Sevetri Wilson Raises $8M Series A
Despite the obstacles, some black women founders are out here killing it when it comes to raising capital. New Orleans…
Armed Protesters Visit North Carolina Subway Restaurant With Weapons in Tow
A group of anti-quarantine protesters entered a Subway sandwich shop in Raleigh, North Carolina, Saturday carrying an array of weapons,…
Netflix Launches New ‘Made In Africa’ Collection to Mark ‘Africa Month’
Netflix announced earlier this year its plan of creating entertainment based in Africa to work on more original content based…
3 Cleveland Men Awarded $18 Million After Wrongful Conviction In 1975 Put Them In Prison
Three African American men who spent more than 100 years combined in prison, were awarded $18 million from the city…
NAACP Launches #WeAreDoneDying Campaign To Expose Inequities In The Healthcare System
The death of unarmed 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery, who was shot and killed while jogging in a Georgia neighborhood, has caused…
NBA Players Association Helps Provide Over $500,000 to Match Player Grants
Share0 (Image: NBA.com) The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Foundation has announced that it has made a total of more…
Black State Legislator Says He Was Racially Profiled By Chicago Cop While Wearing a Face Mask
Illinois State Rep. Kam Buckner, who is black, says he was stopped by a police officer after he left a…
Loni Love on the Business of Being Yourself and Laughter as Medicine Amid COVID-19
Loni Love is mastering the art of being herself—and it is paying off big for her professionally. As a talk…
T.I. And Killer Mike Serve 500 Meals To Atlanta Families
Clifford Joseph Harris Jr., better known as rapper T.I., and Michael Santiago Render, who uses the moniker Killer Mike, recently…
U.S. Sec. of Commerce Opens Applications For Small Business Owners To Receive Grants From CARES Act
The rapid spread of COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, hit small business owners around the country very hard, forcing many…
Vanessa Bryant Files Lawsuit Over Release of Graphic Photos from Kobe’s Helicopter Crash Scene
Kobe Bryant‘s wife, Vanessa Bryant, filed a lawsuit last week regarding a collection of unauthorized photographs that were taken by…
Google Launches Free Digital Skills Training Platform for Job Seekers And Entrepreneurs Impacted By COVID-19
Share0 Google HQ in Mountain View, CA (iStock/SpVVK) Since the start of the COVID-19, or novel coronavirus, pandemic, over 700,000…
Black Social Workers Speak Out About Inequities and Challenges Amid COVID-19
The disproportionate impact of COVID-19 isn’t exclusive to the black community. But the daily reports about the inequities and challenges…
ADP’s Aisha Thomas-Petit Knows the Universe Is Conspiring for Her Good
Featuring a broad cross-section of women who have distinguished themselves across a rich variety of careers, our Portraits of Power…
Quibi Releases Trailer For Donald Sterling Scandal Docuseries
Quibi, a recently launched subscription-based streaming platform, has released its trailer for the docuseries Blackballed. Blackballed is a powerful series…
Actor Michael K. Williams and The Cast of “The Wire” Are Helping NYC Youth Find Summer Jobs
Michael K. Williams knows first-hand how tough it can be to get through a New York City summer. Growing up…
83 House Members Call For Relief To Help The United States Postal Service
Rep. Alma Adams (D-N.C.), Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), and 81 additional members of Congress are requesting relief for the United…
Brett Favre Agrees to Repay $1.1 Million in Federal Welfare Money
Retired Green Bay Packers’ quarterback Brett Favre is in the middle of a government welfare scandal currently taking place in…
Michigan Security Guard Killed Over Face Mask Was Parent of the Year
The Michigan security guard who was killed after refusing to allow a customer to enter the Family Dollar where he…