Robert E. Lee high school in Virginia to be renamed after late Rep. John Lewis
The Fairfax County School Board voted to rename Robert E. Lee High School after the late U.S. Congressman John Lewis… … Keep Reading
Congress Pressed to Rescue Struggling Black Owned businesses
Lawmakers negotiating the next small-business rescue package are facing mounting pressure to direct more aid to minority employers who are… … Keep Reading
Minority Wealth Commission to raise $250 Million to boost Black Owned Businesses
The Minority Wealth Commission—a bi-partisan National Commission of diverse leaders representing a cross section of capital funding, procurement/contracting, economic development,… … Keep Reading
Netflix is investing $100 Million in Black Owned Financial Institutions
Netflix on Tuesday announced plans to deposit 2% of its cash, or an estimated $100 million, into Black owned financial institutions… … Keep Reading
Fund Created to Help Black Farmers in Detroit Purchase Land in the City
On Friday, June 19, in honor of Juneteenth, a coalition of local food activists established a new fund to help… … Keep Reading
Charles White Painting Missing For Decades From Howard University Turns Up At Sotheby’s
A painting by a noted artist Charles White vanished from Howard University in the 1970s and hadn’t been seen publicly… … Keep Reading
1,000 Black Gun Owners Plan Pro-Second Amendment Walk in Oklahoma
They will be arriving in peace and hoping to carry a message. Omar Chatman, 41, is one of the organizers… … Keep Reading
Minneapolis City Council Announces Plan To Disband The Police Department
On Sunday afternoon, a veto-proof majority of Minneapolis City Council members will announce their commitment to disbanding the city’s embattled… … Keep Reading
‘Defund The Police’ Painted on DC Street Near ‘Black Lives Matter’ Mural
On Saturday, as thousands gathered in the nation’s capital, protesters painted “defund the police” in large yellow letters Saturday on… … Keep Reading
Michael Jordan, Jordan Brand Pledge $100M over 10 Years to Black Community
Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand have announced a $100 million donation to organizations dedicated to promoting racial equality and social justice.… … Keep Reading