Black-Owned Tech Platform Goodr Raises $8M In Effort to End Food Insecurity In Underserved Communities
Launched by Jasmine Crowe, the Atlanta-based food waste startup has closed its first-round of seed funding.
Asahi Pompey and Erin Teague Talk The Importance of Black Women Being On Boards
The women spoke on the power of board diversification at the 2022 Essence Festival of Culture.
Report: 1/3 Of People Would Rather Deep Clean Their Tub Than Check Their Bank Account
A new study finds that people are facing significant anxiety over their finances, and often avoid facing the scary truth about where they stand.
'It Could Happen To Any Of Us': This CEO Shares How Her Social Work Career Led Her To Fight The Homelessness Epidemic
Katrina Bostick, Executive Director of 'Family Promise of Coastal Empire' shares how her work changed her outlook on life.
Lack of Post-Civil War Reparations Made Wealth Gap Inevitable Says New Data
A new report says the pandemic has exacerbated the racial wealth gap, which was initially established post-Civil War.
Vanessa Simmons, Lavar Ball and TI Join Forces In New Reality Show Supporting Creative Entrepreneurs
$ix Figure Makeover is described as ABC’s Shark Tank meets MTV’s Making The Band.
Walk A Mile In My Shoes: Jessica Rich Shares Her Journey To Becoming A Celebrity Shoe Designer
Her brand has been worn by Mary J. Blige, Chloe Bailey, Jennifer Lopez and the Kardashians among others.
Goldman Sachs Report Shows Bank Is Losing Black Women Leaders
The bank has made strides in diversity amplification, but it's still a work in progress.
Jay Z and Twitter Founder Jack Dorsey Back ‘Bitcoin Academy’ To Help Raise Crypto Literacy In Underserved Communities
The program will be offered to residents of Marcy Projects, the Brooklyn-based housing community Jay-Z grew up in.
'It's a Love Letter My Black People': Adam Taylor Talks Why He Founded A Black News App That Also Prioritizes Mental Health
This self-taught coder said he developed his app 'Black: News + Culture' to show the Black experience through a more thoughtful lens.
Kailee Scales, Former Black Lives Matter Managing Director, Awarded Lifetime Achievement Prize
The Classy Award recognizes programmatic excellence in the fields of education, workforce development and more.
Home Buying Experts You Should Know When Making Your First Purchase
These top real estate agents are helping prospective buyers get the homes of their dreams.
Angie Martinez Talks New Scholarship Program And The Importance Of Arts Education
The radio legend joined forces with Pepsi to allocate $100,000 is scholarships to arts students in high school.
These Are The Toughest Challenges Black Women Face in Entrepreneurship According To A New Report
Black women are starting businesses at a faster clip than other racial groups, but they're still at the forefront of many entrepreneurial challenges.
JPMorgan Chase Commits $30M To Support Black College Students
The banking giants is aiming to create pathways for the HBCU students to reach professional and financial success.
The Weeknd, Pharrell, and Anderson .Paak, Among Others Invest In VC Fund To Help Close Racial Technology Gap
The Cultural Leadership Fund (CLF) at a16z was founded to address gaps in access and equity for Black communities in technology.
Meet The Mom That Wrote ‘Hello Hair’, A Children’s Book Inspired By 90’s Hair Magazines
Anita Grant said she was inspired to pen the empowering children's book after learning she was pregnant with her daughter.
Keenan Beasley's Sunday II Sunday Haircare Partners with Soul Cycle
The Black-owned haircare line will be available at Soul Cycle locations nationwide.