By Edrea Davis – The HBCU Green Fund recently announced a partnership with the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) that increases their capacity to train, mentor and identify internships in energy and STEM industries for students at the Atlanta University Center (AUC). A Department of Energy grant to RICE provides resources for the AUC […]
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Urban One Chairwoman, Cathy Hughes, Congressional Recognition And NABJ Hall Of Fame Accolades
SILVER SPRING, Md. – Urban One, Inc. Executive Vice President and Chief Adminstrative Office Karen Wishart announced today Founder and Chairwoman, Cathy Hughes and CEO Alfred Liggins III, have received Congressional commendations for Urban One’s 40-year anniversary and its impact on the national media landscape. Congressional leaders, the Honorable Eleanor Holmes Norton of the District […]
Registered Nurse and Marijuana Mom Debi Madaio Launches Change.org Petition Requesting New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Grant a Recreational License to Her NJWeedman’s Joint Restaurant
Debi Madaio is the co-owner of NJWeedman’s Joint, a popular marijuana-themed eatery, located in Trenton, NJ, across the street from Trenton City Hall. Madaio has launched a Change.org petition, urging Governor Phil Murphy to grant her small business a recreational license so that she and her family will have inclusion in New Jersey’s newly legalized […]
Young Black Sibling Entrepreneurs Billy Wright II and Bree Wright Beat Pandemic Odds Open “Plenty of Fish Seafood” Eatery in the High Desert
Lancaster, CA – The dry and arid Antelope Valley region, located right outside of bustling Los Angeles, is not a locale that makes one think of mouthwatering seafood meals. Add the current pandemic to the equation, and the odds seem even more unbeatable. However, two young sibling entrepreneurs had a master plan and stuck to […]
The Kingdom Has Come with KingdomPay, a Revolutionary Black Owned Social Mobile Banking App
LOS ANGELES – The Covid-19 pandemic, coupled with the recent civil unrest, has created a tumultuous climate for unheralded change. Inspired with a vision for empowering communities of color while bridging the racial wealth gap, comedian/actor/producer and now FinTech entrepreneur Brandon T. Jackson and Technology Pioneer Mark Bush knew it was time to catalyze these […]
Advocates Tackle Bolstering Black Entrepreneurship In Town Hall On The State Of Black Business
By J. Cunningham – Black business leaders and supporters strategized on solutions to save African-American livelihoods at a recent virtual town hall on the state of Black-owned businesses. The panelists discussed the specific needs of the more than two million Black-owned businesses in the United States and what should be done to ensure they survive […]
Hip-Hop: A Vibrant Stamp on the Culture Stamps Available Today at Local Post Offices
The U.S. Postal Service, together with the Universal Hip Hop Museum, today unveiled new Hip Hop stamps to celebrate the many facets of this popular and artistic culture. These Forever stamps are now available at Post Offices nationwide and at usps.com/hiphop. News of the stamps is being shared using the hashtag #HipHopPostageStamps. The stamps were […]
Association of Black Cardiologists Creates COVID-19 FAQ Community Watch
WASHINGTON – Today, the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) issued patient-centered frequently asked questions (FAQ Community Watch) related to COVID-19 for its community health advocates and partners. The ABC created FAQ Community Watch to provide concrete and trustworthy information about the danger and challenges of the disease with particular attention to those with heart disease. […]
Dr. Kevin James named 19th President of Morris Brown College
ATLANTA — The Morris Brown College Board of Trustees announced it has unanimously appointed Dr. Kevin James as its 19th President, effective immediately. At age 42, he is one of the youngest College Presidents in the country. He has served as Interim President since March 1, 2019. “I am honored to have been selected by […]