1+ week, 4+ day ago  (231+ words) Black Enterprise announced this recognition this week ahead of the annual summit. Media mogul and entrepreneur Robert L. Johnson will receive an XCEL Award at the 2026 BLACK ENTERPRISE XCEL Summit for Men, taking place in Orlando, Florida, at the the Hyatt…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (506+ words) The Market's general manager explained how financial woes and facility issues plagued the venture. The New Black Wall Street Market will close at the end of the month after almost five years in operation. Located in the Georgia city of…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (249+ words) The Southern Black Girls movement heads into 2026 strong, having invested over $1 million in Southern organizations and small businesses. The Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium hit a major milestone in 2025, investing more than $1 million to support over 60 organizations and 25+ small…...

7+ mon, 5+ day ago  (321+ words) Cleage is known for her transformative plays centering on Black women's experiences. Pearl Cleage, an acclaimed writer known for her emphasis on Black feminist ideology, now reigns as a 2025 recipient of the Legacy Playwrights Award. Cleage currently works as a…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (512+ words) Dr. Moreno Vega is a prolific author and filmmaker whose works are central to Afro-Latino cultural studies. Dr. Marta Moreno Vega is a foundational figure in the global movement for cultural equity. The esteemed scholar, author, and institution builder, whose…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (415+ words) New research underscores the strong kinship bonds many Black Americans share with "play cousins" and other non-biological loved ones they consider family. New research explores the significant share of Black Americans who say they have at least one unrelated person…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (455+ words) Organizers behind the national boycott of Target Corporation say the protest remains active nationwide, pushing back on reports that the consumer campaign ended after more than a year. The clarification comes after Atlanta pastor Jamal Bryant concluded a previously announced…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (416+ words) Black Tech Week focused conversations on AI, personal branding, and getting funding as emerging entrepreneurs. Black Tech Week brought together tech giants, entrepreneurs, and digital creatives in Cincinnati to keep the culture alive in the evolving digital landscape." Taking place…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago  (610+ words) SPARC is helping to close the funding gap for Black founders seeking much-needed capital. Accumulating much-needed capital to flourish remains a massive obstacle for Black founders." Just 0. 4% of start-up funding in 2024 went to Black-led firms, per this report. As such,…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (196+ words) The all-white affair celebrating Black excellence and joy expands its reach to Sin City. The Black Excellence Brunch hit Las Vegas, kicking off spring with the ultimate all-white day party that brought together Black entrepreneurs, creatives, community leaders, and changemakers…...