Apr 20, 2026 | Events, Leadership
Chatham-Kent’s rich Black history is a story that continues to be written, with award recipients having a chance to share their own experiences on Saturday night. The third-annual Black Excellence Awards, held at the Everest Convention Centre, recognized outstanding...
Apr 20, 2026 | Leadership, Media
Trell Thomas has spent the past several years building something people want to be part of. Through Black Excellence Brunch, he created a space where artists, executives, and changemakers could be recognized while still in motion. Now, he’s taking the same approach...
Apr 13, 2026 | Leadership, Politics
The Democratic Party’s most ambitious politicians are courting African American activists in New York this week as the party’s unofficial 2028 presidential nomination contest takes shape at an annual conference led by Rev. Al Sharpton. Up first was...
Apr 13, 2026 | Leadership, STEM, Women
It’s no secret that Black women consistently rank among the most educated groups in the U.S. In fact, roughly 71 percent of master’s degrees earned by Black students go to Black women as well as 65 percent of doctoral, medical and dental degrees, according to AAUW. So...
Mar 30, 2026 | Business, Entrepreneurs, Leadership
A Brooklyn entrepreneur is gaining international attention for transforming cultural influence into economic opportunity, linking American brands with rapidly expanding markets across Africa and the Middle East. Peter Brooks, founder of 28th & Foster, has built a...
Mar 30, 2026 | Education, Events, Leadership
National College Resources Foundation (NCRF) presents its 9th Annual Chicago Black College Expo™ on Saturday, April 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Chicago State University, 9501 South King Drive, Chicago, IL 60628. Hosted by actor and comedian Kel Mitchell, the...
