Today: April 30, 2026
East Orange Councilwoman Brittany Claybrooks was in the audience for the Young Black and Elected panel and asked a pertinent question about holding Black elected officials accountable. As a Detroit native Claybrooks is no stranger to unfit politicians and policies that harm…
Zoleka Mandela, granddaughter of Nelson Mandela, South Africa's inaugural democratically elected President, has died of cancer at the age of 43. A spokesperson for the Mandela family confirmed that she passed away on Monday evening surrounded by friends and family.…
The pioneering venture capital firm, Fearless Fund, is on a mission to revolutionize the landscape of venture capital funding for women of color-led startups. Co-founded by Arian Simone and Ayana K. Parsons, the firm has been instrumental in narrowing the funding gap…
This year’s Ascend Capital Accelerator Next Cohort will accelerate and support 15 entrepreneurs of color to navigate and build resilient businesses in an ever-changing marketplace across the Greater Washington, D.C. region.…
Holloway Legal, spearheaded by April Holloway, specializes in asylum, visa, and domestic violence cases, offering compassionate and personalized legal services with a focus on clients who have faced significant traumas.…
On Tuesday, the Black-owned beauty brand expanded to 3,300 CVS stores across the country, doubling its reach from 2,000 brick-and-mortar locations to 5,300. Prior to this expansion, The Lip Bar was primarily sold through Target and Walmart; The Lip Bar partnered with…
The Evrything Africa conference gathered experts for panel discussions to address African diaspora challenges, promote immersive cultural exchange, dispel misconceptions about the continent, and foster understanding between the African diaspora and African American communities.…
After a decade Simone Biles continues to push the boundaries of gymnastics. On Sunday Simone Biles, at 26 years old, became the oldest woman to ever win the championship and the only person to win eight all-around national titles.…
BethMichaels Floral & Events Design, the first Black-owned floral boutique in downtown Silver Spring and owned by a Nigerian-American family, functions as an artistic haven for immersive event and decoration experiences. Open six days a week, the shop provides a wide range…
The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum maintains the world’s largest and most significant collection of aviation and space artifacts, encompassing all aspects of human flight, as well as related works of art and archival material·1 s. It collects, preserves, studies, and…
