By Shayne Rodriguez Thompson, Pop Sugar
In 2017, Afro-Latinx visual artist Reyna Noriega began her career as a full-time creator. Little did she know that in just a few short years, she would have over 100,000 followers on Instagram, would be working with huge brands like Apple and Old Navy, and would design a cover for The New Yorker. Continue reading Afro-Latinx Artist Reyna Noriega Is Using Art to Uplift Brown and Black Women
By BET Staff
A teacher from Maryland has won the prestigious Global Teacher Prize. Continue reading Black Woman Wins $1M Global Teacher Prize
By David Artavia, Yahoo! Life
Chance the Rapper is not holding back when it comes speaking about the benefits of prioritizing mental health. Continue reading Chance the Rapper says the idea to ‘man up’ is harmful to Black men’s mental health
By Jasmine Alyce, Atlanta Black Star
Michael B. Jordan and Serena Williams are combining their star power to help elevate the businesses of HBCU students and alumni. Continue reading Michael B. Jordan and Serena Williams Partner to Help HBCU Students and Alums Launch Businesses
By RACHEL TREISMAN, NPR
Singer Beyoncé and her rapper husband Jay-Z are once again turning heads. And this time, they’re making history too. Continue reading Beyoncé Just Became The First Black Woman To Wear The Iconic Tiffany Diamond
‘Normalcy’ is the buzzword of the hour as families and businesses across the country begin the shift into a post-pandemic world. This summer, more than any other, feels like it’s full of the current zeitgeist of ‘transition.’ Continue reading Building a Better Tomorrow — Letter From the Editor
By Ale Russian, People Magazine
Will Smith made sure the city of New Orleans could celebrate Independence Day in style. The actor reportedly paid $100,000 for the Louisiana city to have a fireworks display over the Mississippi River on Sunday, the Associated Press reports. Continue reading Will Smith Pays for July 4 Fireworks in New Orleans After Learning City Didn’t Plan a Show (Report)
By Lindsay Kimble, People
Damian Lillard is helping the NBA advocate for change in America. In a new PSA launched in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month this May, Lillard — who plays for the Portland Trail Blazers — decries the recent rise in violence against the AAPI community. Continue reading Damian Lillard Encourages Others to ‘Be Good Allies’ in NBA’s AAPI Month PSA: ‘Stand Up, Speak Out’
By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN
A new wave of Black women are breaking barriers as they ascend to mayoral seats in cities with deeply rooted histories of racism and inequality. Continue reading The number of Black women mayors leading major cities to reach historic high. Here is why they are winning
By Black News
Meet Nynoka Grant, founder and CEO of Akoyn Beauty, an Atlanta-based Black-owned company that manufactures vegan-friendly personal care specialty products that are especially for women. Their premium soaps, skin creams, and body butter are handmade from the finest all-natural ingredients. Now, more than ever, taking care of yourself and remaining stress-free is a priority. Continue reading Meet the Founder of a Thriving Black-Owned, Vegan-Friendly Beauty Brand
By Melissa Repko, CNBC
Target said it will hire more Black-owned companies, launch a program to identify and support promising minority entrepreneurs and add products from more than 500 Black-owned brands to its shelves or website. Continue reading Target says it will spend more than $2 billion with Black-owned businesses by 2025
MAKEDA EASTER, Los Angeles Times
Getty and the city of Los Angeles are expected to announce Tuesday the launch of the African American Historic Places Project, a three-year initiative to identify and preserve landmarks that represent Black heritage across L.A. Continue reading Just 3% of L.A. landmarks are linked to Black history. One project aims to change that
