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 […]
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Historical Barriers and Structural Inequalities Still Account for Black-White Homeownership Gap
Washington, DC – The National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc.(NAREB) issued the 2020 edition of its State of Housing in Black America (SHIBA) report with a stark warning: Without major changes in public policy, restructured mortgage lending criteria, increased down payment assistance, and an extended forbearance period needed by homeowners experiencing severe financial burdens […]
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 […]
Howard University Receives Transformative Gift from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
WASHINGTON – Howard University proudly announces a generous $40 million gift from author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. A former pupil of Howard alumna Toni Morrison, Scott’s gift marks the largest gift from a single donor in school history. “I would like to thank Ms. MacKenzie Scott for her investment into Howard University and our 153-year […]
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 […]
BET Launches $25 Million Content for Change Initiative to Target Racial Inequality in America
NEW YORK – BET recently announced its overall social justice initiative “Content for Change,”an expansive campaign anchored in the principle that media plays a pivotal role in shaping and driving individuals’ and communities’ values, perceptions and actions. BET, in partnership with corporate, civil rights and social justice organizations, will leverage its unique position and platforms […]
PayPal Announces $530 Million Commitment to Support Black Businesses, Strengthen Minority Communities and Fight Economic Inequality
SAN JOSE, CA – PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) announced a $530 million commitment to support Black and minority-owned businesses and communities in the U.S., especially those hardest hit by the pandemic, to help address economic inequality. As part of its investment, the company is bolstering its internal programs to further increase diversity, equity and […]
CBCF Launches New Initiatives to Support Social Justice Reform in America
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) announced today it will launch three key initiatives to support social reforms and education needed to advance the global Black community. Created in response to the historically unleveled playing field for minorities, and the recent protests and police killings of unarmed African Americans, CBCF will […]