Aug 31, 2026 | HBCU, Higer Education, Men
Benedict College is launching a new HBCU initiative focused on Black male student success after receiving a $100,000 grant from The Boulé Foundation to support its newly established B.E.S.T. Leadership Institute. The Columbia, South Carolina, institution announced the...
Jul 13, 2026 | Business, Entrepreneurs, Leadership, Men
George E. Johnson Sr., a pioneer in Black hair care whose multimillion-dollar business was the first Black-owned company to be listed on the American Stock Exchange, has died at age 99, according to his family. Johnson died Monday at his home in downtown Chicago. A...
Apr 27, 2026 | Leadership, Men, Sports
Florida A&M alumnus Will Packer is never shy about talking about his HBCU experience. Packer is one of the most well-known HBCU advocates in the nation, often using his platform to empower HBCUs and talk about how they are life-changing. More From...
Jan 5, 2026 | Business, Media, Men
At the center of his work is a clear conviction: Black stories deserve the same level of creative sophistication, financial backing, and strategic intent as the world’s most prestigious dramas. Odigie tells stories about Black professionals navigating elite global...
Dec 1, 2025 | Arts + Culture, Men
The Kentucky Performing Arts Center put together an event centered on empowering the community on Sunday. The Black Boy Narratives took center stage on Sunday, Nov. 30, with the goal of creating a safe and welcoming space for Black men and boys in Louisville. The name...
Nov 3, 2025 | Leadership, Men
A year and a half ago, Black Men Organizing, led by Pastor Walter Lainer, aimed to address the challenges facing African Americans in Milwaukee across community building, youth and education, Black wealth and economics, and health and wellness. On Oct. 25, the group...
