Jun 19, 2026 | Events, History, Leadership
As people gather across the U.S. to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday, former President Barack Obama’s presidential center will open its doors to the public for the first time. Located on a sprawling campus on Chicago’s South Side, the center for the nation’s...
Jun 19, 2026 | Events, History
As people gather across the U.S. to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday, former President Barack Obama’s presidential center will open its doors to the public for the first time. Located on a sprawling campus on Chicago’s South Side, the center for the nation’s first Black...
Jun 15, 2026 | Business, Events
On June 4, 2026, hundreds of Black business owners joined together at the Baltimore Convention Center for the Small Business Advancement Conference. The conference featured vendor tables, seminar speakers, workshops, breakout sessions, and more. Guests learned about...
Jun 15, 2026 | Events, History
Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, is observed annually on June 19. Also known as “Freedom Day,” Juneteenth is regarded as one of the oldest continuing African American holidays, celebrated since 1866. Former...
Jun 8, 2026 | Events, Film
The American Black Film Festival will again be held in Miami Beach for its 30th anniversary. Ahead of the festival, I spoke with co-founder Jeff Friday about its resilience, especially at a time when Florida has passed an anti-diversity, equity and inclusion that...
Jun 8, 2026 | Events, Leadership
The sixth annual Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards brought together some of the biggest names in entertainment, business and culture, with Meagan Good, Patti LaBelle and Tyler Perry among those recognized for their contributions to the Black community. The biggest...
