--- Harry Belafonte and Sidney Poitier were both trailblazing African-American entertainers who met in the 1950s. Their friendship blossomed quickly, and they became close confidants and collaborators. At the time, Hollywood was a very different place fro...

--- Missy Elliott, the revolutionary rapper, songwriter, and producer has been announced as one of the inductees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2023. Elliott has been a game-changer in the music industry, known for her unique sound, style, an...

--- Halle Bailey's Hollywood journey is nothing short of inspiring. She began her career at a young age, appearing in commercials and supporting roles in television shows. However, her breakthrough came in 2015 when she and her sister formed the musical d...

--- Stacey Bledsoe is a clinical research diversity advocate who has dedicated her career to promoting better health equity in the healthcare industry. Her passion for promoting diversity and equity in clinical research stems from her own experiences as a...

--- Mary J. Blige, the legendary R&B singer, will executive produce two new Lifetime movies based on her hit songs "Real Love" and "Strength of a Woman." Both films will incorporate themes from the songs that inspired them, with "Real Love" following the...

--- National Black Funding Day has become an official holiday thanks to the tireless efforts of Dr. Rashae Barnes. This day is celebrated on September 30th each year and is a day when people are encouraged to support black-owned businesses and invest in t...

--- Dennis Barnes is a name that has been making waves in the United States lately, and for good reason. The high school senior from Louisiana has managed to break the national record by receiving a whopping 125 scholarship offers. This is an incredible a...

--- Former NBA star Lamar Odom recently made headlines for becoming the new owner of three drug treatment facilities in California. Odom, who has struggled with addiction himself, has been open about his path to recovery and hopes to use his experience to...

--- The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has been working hard to raise $1 million in funds for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This is a great initiative that will help deserving students receive the education they need to succeed i...

--- Historically, white people have dominated the banking industry in the United States. However, the Utah-based First Security Bank of Utah has been bought by a black-owned company for the first time in history. This is an interesting development in the...