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How The Late Toni Morrison Played A Part In Former Student MacKenzie Scott's Philanthropic Decisions, Which Now Include Billions Donated To HBCUs

Long before MacKenzie Scott became one of the world’s most generous donors, she learned creative writing under prolific author Toni Morrison.

Nov 10, 2025

Howard University Tackles Decline In Black Male Enrollment With 'Kings Of Campus' Initiative

Howard University recently hosted its third annual Kings of Campus Day in response to the declining number of Black men at HBCUs.

Apr 21, 2025

Virginia Union University Becomes First HBCU In Virginia To Offer Doula Certification Program

Virginia Union University has launched a six-month doula certification program to combat disparities in Black maternal health.

Mar 25, 2025

Slauson & Co. Founders Shed Light On The Power Of Being Passionate About The Brands You Invest In

Slauson & Co.founders discuss the importance of being passionate about the brands you're investing in while working in VC.

Mar 15, 2022

9 Leaders Creating Social Impact For The Black Community

Take a look into these 9 community leaders who are creating support systems that are making a social impact in the Black community.

Feb 11, 2022

Chick-fil-A Pledges $5M To Nonprofits On A Mission To Serve Black Communities

Chick-fil-A pledges $5M to help 34 nonprofits across the nation on their mission to support Black communities.

Jan 11, 2022

Malcolm Etheridge Wants The Black Community To Thrive Financially By Learning Everything There Is To Know About Equity

Here's a lesson on equity and financial literacy from Malcolm Etheridge. He's on a mission to help the Black community with finances!

Dolly Parton Reveals Whitney Houston's Music Royalties Have Been Used To Invest In A Black Tennessee Community

According to singer Dolly Parton, she's been using royalties from one of Whitney Houston's hit songs to invest in a Black Tennessee community.

Aug 2, 2021

San Francisco To Allocate $3.75M From Law Enforcement Budget To Black-Owned Businesses

San Francisco announced that it plans to reinvest its multi-million dollar police budgets to support Black-owned businesses in its community.

May 10, 2021

Neobanks Are On The Rise In The Global Black Community, Here's What You Need To Know About Them

The global neobanking market is expected to reach an estimated $723 billion by 2028, according to Grand View Research. As more people handle their finances online, the neobanking industry has been getting a lot of love, but what are neobanks anyway? Neobanks are digital-only financial institutions that operate similarly to traditional banks, but without physical branches, The Balance explains. You typically access neobanks through mobile applications and online platforms. While neobanking can be convenient, have lower costs and are more easily accessible, they don’t have the same accreditation as traditional banks and are regulated much less. Above all, neobanking requires access to technology and internet, a luxury that not everyone has. Another thing to think about with neobanking is that even with access to technology and internet, consumers have to be comfortable and trust tech in order to invest in using online-only banking systems. Some neobanks like N26, Atom Bank and Monzo...

Apr 14, 2021

EFFEN Vodka Teams Up With Allies In Arts To Celebrate The Black And LGBTQQIA2S Communities

Here’s something to toast to! In a new partnership, EFFEN Vodka joins forces with Allies in Arts to create an official 2021 Pride 365 Bottle. According to PR Newswire, the bottle is a celebration of Pride, not only during Pride Month but year-round, and is the company’s commitment to building a more inclusive world. Street muralist and LGBTQQIA2S artist, Sam Kirk, has been commissioned to design the bottle which will celebrate Black and LGBTQQIA2S communities and spotlights each day as a new chance to live loud, vibrant, and proud.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by EFFEN vodka (@effenvodka) “We’re huge fans of Sam’s work and thrilled with how the Pride 365 bottle came out,” said I van Hidalgo , Senior Marketing Director of Regional Brands at Beam Suntory in an official news statement. “There’s no doubting the immense obstacles and barriers the LGBTQQIA2S and Black communities continue to face, and we are honored to join forces with Allies in Arts and Sam to create the...

Apr 8, 2021

NBA Contributes $300M to First-Ever Foundation Dedicated to Black Economic Empowerment

The NBA will be donating $300 million toward establishing the first-ever NBA Foundation dedicated to strengthening the Black community economically.

Aug 7, 2020

Social Orgs Partner For Free Virtual Conference on Black Mental Health and More

In the wake of the two ongoing pandemics, The National Urban League Young Professionals has curated a virtual conference centered around self-care.

Jul 15, 2020