Clark Atlanta University Named As Partner In $90 Million Black Student Talent Initiative
Clark Atlanta University is one of three HBCUs to be part of a $90 million joint initiative to prepare students for careers in private equity
Women's Health Startup Natalist Expands to Nearly 6,000 Stores in National Retail Collaboration
Led by a diverse team of moms, including one of the only Black women CEOs in healthcare, Natalist creates mom-tested and doctor-approved fertility and pregnancy products.
CURLS Founder Mahisha Dellinger Launches New Wealth-Building Initiative To Help 25,000 Black Woman Entrepreneurs
The hair care brand will provide $450 million worth of free training and resources to help Black women create wealth and build community.
HBCU Heroes Launches "Secure The Bag" Virtual Career Fest to Boost Black Students’ Professional Success
The series aims to arm HBCU students with tools to remain competitive in finance, tech, media, and other industries to become professional and financially successful.
NBA Star James Harden Joins Saks Fifth Avenue Board
Harden, who is known for his keen fashion sense, will make a minority investment in the brand.
Getty Images and ‘Stand Together’ Join Forces to Maintain HBCU Historical Archives
The $500,000 grants will go toward the digitization of two HBCU photographic archives.
Instacart Launches $1 Million Advertising Initiative To Support Black-Owned Brands
Through this new initiative, Instacart is offering Black-owned CPG brands the opportunity to reach a broader audience in the digital aisles with prominent advertising.
Queer-Founded Cannabis Brands Join Forces to Launch Special Sweatshirt in Support of Black LGBTQ+ Businesses
The special edition Pride sweatshirt launched on June 1st and is available nationwide.
Saweetie Kicks Off Non-Profit Launch With Virtual Workshop Series to Support AAPI Entrepreneurs
“Now is the time to come together and support each other as we fight to end Asian hate,” said Saweetie.
Black Girl Freedom Fund Focuses First Round Grants to Organizations Serving Black Girls Across the U.S.
The fund came out of a need to disrupt funding disparity to Black-led organizations, particularly those dedicated to serving Black female youth.
YouTube Offers Grants To Black Creators In Honor of Black Futures Month
Launched last year, YouTube’s $100 million #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund was created to support emerging Black musicians.
This Professor Turned Her Passion For Race and Gender Identity Representation Into A Six-Figure Doll Business
The doll line was designed to provide children of all ethnicities and gender identities with a positive visual representation of themselves.
Educational VC Fund Expands To Atlanta To Help Black Students Tap Into High-Paying Jobs
The Atlanta expansion enables the incubator program to reach more diverse students and to invest in Black futures.
UNCF Launches Scholarship Program With J.P. Morgan for Black Students
The program will provide scholarships and mentorships to students attending one of 11 HBCUs across the United States.
Ally Bank Gets Rid Of Overdraft Fees To Make It Easier On Consumers Post-Pandemic
With most banks charging overdraft fees between $15-$35 per transaction, those costs can be devastating to consumers’ financial wellbeing.
Two Black Women CEOs Make History On Fortune 500 List
The 67th edition of Fortune 500 features Rosalind Brewer, the CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance, and Thasunda Brown Duckett, the CEO of TIAA.
The Estée Lauder Companies Invests in Modern Grooming Startup, Faculty
The brand’s on a mission to encourage their consumers to reimagine masculinity.