Jul 13, 2026 | Events, HBCU, Leadership
UNCF is proud to announce the return of UNITE 2026, the nation’s most influential annual gathering of HBCU leaders, advocates, funders and thought leaders committed to advancing excellence, sustainability and transformation in higher education. Convening July...
Jul 13, 2026 | HBCU, Leadership, Media
Before Tony Brown became one of the most recognizable faces in television, he helped build one of Washington’s most influential institutions for training Black journalists. Brown, the founding dean of Howard University’s School of Communications and Hampton...
Jun 29, 2026 | Leadership
From abolitionist Frederick Douglass to Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, Baltimore has produced generations of leaders whose impact continues to shape the nation. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott believes that legacy remains as relevant today as ever. Speaking...
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 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...
Jun 1, 2026 | Leadership, Women
Fortune released its 29th annual Most Powerful Women in Business list this week, honoring 100 female executives shaping key sectors of the global economy, including finance, retail, energy, technology, manufacturing, and media. Among this year’s honorees are Black...
