Melissa Orijin was inspired by her 6-year-old daughter to create Orijin Bees, a line of multicultural dolls celebrating the beauty of diversity

Keewa Nurullah founded Kido, a children’s boutique in Chicago, to spread love and change the world through culture, kindness, and community

--- After Twitter think pieces, cryptic messages, and possibly losing her degree, Florida A&M University (FAMU) graduate Terica Williams, 24, finally received her degree — following months of discourse over her viral nude graduation photo. Florida A&M in...

--- Blair Underwood has found love again, this time in a familiar place. The Hollywood veteran announced his engagement to long-time friend Josie Hart on Nov. 22. He and Hart have been friends for over 41 years. The actor made his red carpet debut with hi...

--- LaBelle was honored with the Music Icon Award at the inaugural awards ceremony. Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson, Yolanda Adams, Queen Latifah and Patti LaBelle delivered a crowd-pleasing performance. The quintet belted out a powerful and moving cover of th...

--- It’s estimated that one in three people view their job as having a negative impact on their mental health and general well-being. Workers who have experienced this negative impact on their mental health are five times more likely to take on reduced r...

--- A Black-owned condom company invites you to take action in more ways than one. Through the power of social media, b condoms has built a tremendously loyal following on Instagram. Currently reigning over Trojan’s and Durex’s U.S. accounts, the revolut...

--- Agnes Moss, founder of the National Black Movie Association (NBMA), can recall the seminal moment that led to her wanting to become a storyteller. The year was 1985; Moss was 12 years old, and she had just seen the film adaptation of Alice Walker’s “T...

--- Congratulations are in order for Salt-N-Pepa! The legendary hip-hop duo is receiving a highly coveted star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The official ceremony will take place next month, with fellow mic mistresses MC Lyte and Roxanne Shante schedule...

--- Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson will be honored as next year’s MusiCares Persons of the Year, celebrating the legacy of Motown a few days before the Grammy Awards. MusiCares announced Thursday that Gordy and Robinson will receive the prestigious hono...