Giving Breath to Voice
The mission of Breathe On is to:
– promote black-owned business, entrepreneurs, and economic success
– raise awareness of and celebrate black culture, art and artists
– support black opportunities to participate in higher education.
Tech-Powered Initiative Aims To Boost Black-Owned Firms
A group of Indianapolis-based organizations has come together to create Indy Biz Pass, which the organizations describe as a first-of-its-kind network designed to support local Black-owned businesses. “Nothing like this exists anywhere that we’ve seen around the...
Famous Amos Ingredients For Success Entrepreneurs Initiative helps Black Small Businesses Excel With $150,000
Ferrero North America, in partnership with the U.S. Black Chambers Inc., announced Monday its 2024 Famous Amos Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative, an annual national program in its fourth year that provides a capital award, resources and mentorship...
First-Ever Juneteenth Honor Flight Takes 26 Black Veterans To Washington Memorials
The Honor Flight Network hosted its first-ever Juneteenth Honor Flight for 26 Black veterans Wednesday. Calvin Kemp, a 101-year-old World War II veteran, said the celebration meant "everything" to him. More From AP
Morgan State University Educates On Significance Of Juneteenth & Impact On Higher Education
June 19 may be a holiday for some, but Morgan State University is educating and embodying the tradition and true-meaning of this historical day. As a Federal Holiday, Juneteenth is a day off work or school. At Morgan State, the institution is educating...
Observing Juneteenth: A Reading Of The Emancipation Proclamation
For Juneteenth on Morning Edition, professor Nathan Connolly reflects on the promise of the Emancipation Proclamation, and NPR staff voice the document in its entirety. More From NPR
‘A Legend’: Willie Mays Fans React To Baseball Great’s Death
Mays is widely considered one of the sport's best ever players. Mays, who was born in Alabama, played for the New York Giants (now the San Francisco Giants) and was twice declared the league's Most Valuable Player (MVP). He is known for his famous catch during the...
