--- 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...
Read More >>Mary J. Blige Will Executive-Produce Lifetime Movies Based On Her Songs ‘Real Love’ And ‘Strength Of A Woman’
04/27/2023
National Black Funding Day Becomes Official Holiday
04/27/2023
--- 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...
Read More >>High School Senior Dennis Barnes Breaks National Record with Scholarship Offers
04/27/2023
--- 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...
Read More >>Lamar Odom Becomes New Owner of Three Drug Treatment Facilities in California
04/26/2023
--- 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...
Read More >>UNCF Raising $1 Million For HBCUs
03/27/2023
--- 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...
Read More >>Black Investors Purchase White-Owned Bank in Utah - First Time in History
03/23/2023
--- 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...
Read More >>How Atlanta Inspired Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s New Restaurant Venture
03/23/2023
--- Chef Marcus Samuelsson is a culinary icon who draws inspiration from his multi-cultural background to create dynamic and delicious dishes. His restaurant, Marcus B&G, located in Atlanta, Georgia, reflects his unique experiences and passion for Souther...
Read More >>Brand Relaunch: Madam C.J. Walker Celebrates 100 Years
03/21/2023
--- Madam C.J. Walker was the great-granddaughter of slaves on her mother's side and she was the first black woman to have her own cosmetics company. She was also very successful. In fact, she became the first black woman to become a millionaire. And now,...
Read More >>SheaMoisture Launches New Video Series Celebrating Black Women Creators
03/20/2023
--- Black women are the blueprint because they pave the way. They push boundaries on the good, bad, and ugly. It takes a certain type of woman to challenge the norms and norms are only broken when you're willing to break them. Black women are innovative a...
Read More >>Founder Gets Emotional After Becoming the Largest Black-Owned Makeup Brand in Target Stores
03/19/2023
--- Melissa Butler, the founder and CEO of The Lip Bar, recently shared on Instagram that her makeup brand is now taking up 6 feet of shelf space in Target. She got emotional when she saw the vast display of her products at a local Target she visited. Her...
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