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First Independence Bank, Minnesota’s First Black-Owned Bank, Opens Branch In St. Paul

Minnesota’s first Black-owned bank has expanded to St. Paul's Neighborhood Development Center to help build generational wealth.

Jun 29, 2026

Black-Owned Redemption Bank Rolls Out Debit Card Program Supporting Single Mothers In Need

Black-Owned Redemption Bank launches a new debit card that will support a program providing cash payments to single mothers.

Jun 25, 2026

How Entertainment Attorney Shardé Simpson Is Rewriting Access To Legal Support For Creators With Hello Wilma

Entertainment attorney Shardé Simpson, Esq., is bridging the gap in legal access for Black creators through the launch of Hello Wilma.

Jun 11, 2026

New Program Aims To Reduce Pharmacy Deserts In Nearly 80 Chicago Neighborhoods

A pilot program has been launched in Chicago by Sixth Ward Alderman William Hall to reduce pharmacy deserts across 77 neighborhoods.

Jun 8, 2026

Data Centers Continue To Drain Water In Drought-Stricken US Communities Despite Pushback

Residents in Arizona and Georgia exposed disputed data center water use amid rising concerns over strained local supplies.

May 18, 2026

How Connect Music Is Using AI To Redefine Ownership And Black Music Wealth In A Multi-Billion Dollar Industry

Founded by George Monger, Memphis-based Connect Music is leveraging technology, data, and capital to give Black artists more control.

Apr 30, 2026

How Atlanta's 'Cop City' And Expanding AI Surveillance Network Are Changing Communities And The Landscape

In a majority-Black neighborhood, AI-powered policing linked to the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center is raising privacy concerns.

Apr 27, 2026

Keith Lee Explains Why He's Waiving Vendor Fees For His FamiLee Day Festival

Popular TikTok food critic Keith Lee says vendors will keep 100% of their sales at his inaugural FamiLee Day festival in New Orleans, LA.

Apr 8, 2026

Exclusive: NAACP's 'ACE Your Health' Report Highlights How Inequality Shapes Health Outcomes Across US

The NAACP's "ACE Your Health" report reveals how everyday conditions, like housing, income, and stress, shape community health outcomes.

Mar 19, 2026

After Years Of Delays, Obama Presidential Center To Welcome Visitors On Juneteenth 2026

The $800 million Obama Presidential Center will include a museum, library branch, and community spaces for learning and civic engagement.

Mar 9, 2026

Bristol Myers Squibb, Microsoft Partner To Use AI-Powered Technology For Detecting Lung Cancer In Underserved Populations Early On

Bristol Myers Squibb signed an agreement with Microsoft to use AI-powered technology to detect lung cancer early in underserved populations.

Jan 21, 2026

Black-Owned Caribbean Restaurant Golden Krust Announces Initiative To Help Jamaican Farmers Impacted By Hurricane Melissa

Golden Krust has launched a three-million-Jamaican-dollar agricultural recovery initiative to support Jamaican farmers impacted by Hurricane Melissa.

Dec 17, 2025

Tracy Morgan Donates More Than $200K To Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation To Support 19,000 Families In Need

Tracy Morgan’s charity work most recently includes donating over $200,000 to the Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation, supporting 19,000 families.

Queens High School For The Sciences And HBCU Early College Prep Vie For New NYC Building

Queens High School for the Sciences and HBCU Early College Prep are competing for a new city-built campus set to open in fall 2026.

Dec 2, 2025

Free Vending Machine Stocked With Quality Groceries Opens In The Bronx To Feed Families

Change Food For Good opened a free vending machine stocked with quality grocery items in the Bronx to feed families in need.

Dec 1, 2025