Jan 26, 2026 | Business, History, Leadership, Women
As the year begins, you may be thinking about budgets and financial goals while navigating the uncertainty of an economy that has recently shown inflation that stays the same but consumer prices that go up, continuing to influence how households think about spending,...
Jan 26, 2026 | Culinary, Food & Beverage, Leadership
The James Beard Foundation has announced the list of 2026 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists. Black-owned businesses continue to hold their own among industry leaders. The James Beard Foundation presents the award to honor top culinary talent at the ceremony...
Jan 19, 2026 | Events, History, Leadership
Hundreds of families, activists and politicians marched through downtown Raleigh on Monday in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In a political era many attendees described as bleak and divisive, marchers looked to King and his teachings as an inspiration for...
Jan 19, 2026 | History, Leadership
The iconic “I Have a Dream” speech — delivered during the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on Aug. 28, 1963 — instantly comes to mind when reflecting on Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most transformative leaders of the civil...
Jan 12, 2026 | History, Leadership, Women
In a historic inauguration day, the City Council elected its first Black woman as president Monday and a School Committee with a supermajority of women and people of color was sworn in. Whitfield received a standing ovation from a crowd that included at least five...
Jan 12, 2026 | History, Leadership
In honor of Black History Month, PennLive will once again this year showcase members of the Black community whose achievements and contributions are making an indelible imprint on our region. “Trailblazers and Trendsetters” will recognize the emerging generation of...
