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
Ascension Mixer Connects D.C. Interns, Future Black Leaders
Amid a divided nation and federal cuts to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the Institute for Responsible Citizenship’s Ascension Internship Program gathered dozens of Washington-area interns...
Snapshots Of Sound: A Look At The Icons Who Shaped Black Music
Black Music Month has long been a time to celebrate the achievements, activism and work of Black creatives of every genre. From country and gospel to jazz and rhythm and blues, the indelible mark...
Museum Of African American History Uses AI To Share Black History
The Museum of African American History is using AI to share the stories of iconic Black Bostonians. The museum is expanding its use of AI beyond its Frederick Douglass hologram in hopes of bringing...
HBCU Creates Research Foundation To Power Itself To R2 Status
Grambling State University has launched a bold initiative to strengthen its national research profile. On July 2, the Louisiana-based HBCU introduced the Grambling Research and Resource Foundation,...
A Commitment To Black Art
And we’re back, Philly. The holiday weekend is set to close with more sun and high temps near 90. Despite federal cuts and executive orders taking aim at diversity and inclusion efforts,...
Essence Fest Leads A Summer Of Events For Black Entrepreneurs Galvanized By Economic Uncertainty
In a year when the U.S. consumer has been weighed down by economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and inflation, Black entrepreneurs are eager to get to the Essence Festival of Culture to...
