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.
Apple Hosting HBCU Arts and Entertainment Accelerator Program
Apple is hosting 50 students from 19 historically Black colleges and universities for an immersive two-week experience as part of the Propel Center's arts and entertainment industry accelerator. Apple and Southern Company are the founding partners of Propel Center,...
‘Black Girls Dream Conference’ In Atlanta Celebrates Intelligence, Innovation And Investment
The recent 2024 Black Girls Dream Conference was a resounding success. Presented by the Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (Southern Black Girls), the sold-out event attracted some of the brightest young minds, all eager to be inspired and uplifted. The...
NFL Draft Filled Detroit Hotels, Benefitting Black-Owned Businesses
Early economic data emerging from the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit paints a picture of success beyond the record attendance numbers. About 30% of people traveled more than 100 miles to attend the three-day April event, representing all 50 states and more than 20...
Black Entrepreneurs Shine At DMZ’s Black Innovation Summit
DMZ at Toronto Metropolitan University held its fourth annual Black Innovation Summit, where 10 Black-led tech startups from across Canada had the opportunity to pitch their business to a panel of judges for the chance to secure grant prizes to accelerate their...
This Black Entrepreneur Just Topped Forbes Richest Self-Made Women List
Fawn Weaver, founder of the world's fastest-growing Black-owned whiskey brand Uncle Nearest has been named one of Forbes richest self-made women in the country according to the publication's annual ranked list. In less than ten years liquor climbed to a valuation of...
2024 American Black Film Festival To Conclude With Community Day
The 2024 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will conclude its five-day event with their annual Community Day in partnership with the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau in Historic Overtown at the Black Archives Lyric Theater (819 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL...
