Jun 2, 2025 | Arts + Culture, Books, Leadership, Media
One of Amarie Gipson’s many gifts is an unyielding desire to ask questions. Having worked at institutions like The Contemporary Austin, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Studio Museum in Harlem, Gipson has cultivated a practice of examining structures and pushing...
May 19, 2025 | History, Leadership
Omaha elected its first Black mayor, John Ewing Jr., ousting three-term Republican Mayor Jean Stothert in a race that is attracting attention far beyond city limits. Stothert conceded the race late on May 13, ending over a decade of Republican leadership in a...
Apr 14, 2025 | History, Leadership
Seven members of the Congressional Black Caucus spoke exclusively to Black Press USA after the Caucus was briefed on issues related to protecting the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) and other historic sites under the control of the...
Apr 14, 2025 | Education, Leadership
When a swimming cap designed for natural Black hair was initially banned at the Tokyo Olympics, Talia Jermyn knew she wanted to research the topic further. She discovered these types of institutional barriers not only reinforce racial disparities in elite swimming...
Apr 7, 2025 | Business, Leadership, Wealth
In a global economy boasting 3,028 billionaires with a combined fortune of $16.1 trillion, Black entrepreneurs have carved out an impressive space on Forbes’ prestigious annual World Billionaires list. Though representing just 0.8 percent of the total billionaires...
Mar 10, 2025 | Leadership
On the evening of March 4, the Congressional Black Caucus —representing 60 members of the U.S. House of Representatives—held a gathering with Forbes and other members of the press just steps away from House chambers. As the CBC defines itself as a...
