– Donte West, owner of West Enterprises, a national criminal justice advocate, and Legacy Fellow of Last Prisoner Project is leading the charge for cannabis resentencing in Oklahoma. After being sentenced to almost eight years in prison for possessing a pound of marijuana in Kansas, West became the 2779th person to be exonerated in America, … Read more
The 14th Annual Juneteenth NY Celebration – one of New York City’s premier and largest annual events commemorating a now federally-recognized holiday – returns for an exciting three-day celebration, kicking off virtual and in-person on Friday, June 16, through June 18 from the epicenter of Black culture and community in Brooklyn, NY. The Juneteenth NY Celebration … Read more
Today, the John R. Lewis Legacy Institute (JRL) announced that its inaugural gala, themed “The Legacy Continues,” will take place on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta, Georgia, from 6-10 p.m. The event will be hosted by award-winning anchor Jennifer Bellamy of 11Alive and will honor individuals who embody the highest values of Congressman John R. Lewis and … Read more
Black Men Talk Tech, a collective and conference series that supports emerging and elite Black tech entrepreneurs, officially announces this year’s 3rd Annual Unicorn Ambition Conference. Black Men Talk Tech Unicorn Ambition Conference is the only national conference that focuses on providing support for the Black man tech founder. This year, one of the special … Read more
Lov’n Ur Hair introduces an all-natural hair growth system that offers health, growth, education and lasting results. Many women face challenges trying to explore different hair care styles that maintain healthy hair, sustain roots and edges with vibrance and strength. Finding hair care for edges and tresses that offer sustainable results can be overwhelming. Lov’n Ur Hair knows these challenges and how to solve them. Healthy relationships thrive … Read more
Commemorating Black August, specifically August 21, which marks 50 years since the assassination of revolutionary leader George Jackson, the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI) is hosting their third annual AFRIBEMBÉ FESTIVAL: Black Solidarity = Black Freedom. The free event will be held Saturday, August 21, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Harlem … Read more
ASCENDtials today announced a new partnership with James Crawford, a fourth-year Ph.D. student in the Education Studies department at UCSD. This partnership will be for ASCENDtials inaugural KOS-Melanin-ology™ lunch sessions launch, August 19, 2021, and is intended to educate participants about the importance of activating Melanin in education for Black communities. Two quotes that come to … Read more
Touted as the leading app for news, videos and podcasts from Black publishers, Hayti (pronounced “HAY-tie”) is the dynamic app that aggregates digital content from newspapers, magazines, videos and podcasts, highlighting Black culture from Black publishers into one feed. The app features thousands of articles from popular publishers like Essence, Black Enterprise, BET, NewsOne, Blavity … Read more
Black entrepreneurs are showing commitment to their community by joining together to offer a $2,000 scholarship for two HBCU undergraduate students. Four businesses have teamed together to pay it forward to the next generation of black leaders. Lauren and Zevi Lacey, Founders of Urban Business Directory, CEO Wesley Jacques of BlueDrem Media & Marketing Services, Gia Mac, CEO … Read more
The Voyade Company, Inc., a creator of high-quality beard care products tailored for black men, announced today the largest product launch in company history with the release of the Black Executive Grooming line. To date, more than 2,500 products have been consumed by people all over the country including Canada. The new product line provides … Read more
