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
‘A Counter-Narrative Of History’: Schomburg Center’s 100 Years Of Celebrating Black Culture
Growing up in Puerto Rico in the late 19th century, Arturo Alfonso Schomburg was told by his teacher that Black people had no significant history or accomplishments. He spent his life disproving the...
Colorado Black Arts Festival Marks 40 Years Of Culture, Community & Resilience
This past weekend, the Colorado Black Arts Festival celebrated its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of showcasing Black art, music and culture while serving as a cultural anchor for the...
How Black Music Shaped American Culture: Miami Artists Reflect Ahead Of The Nation’s 250th
Aswe celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, Americans’ contributions to the country over the years have dominated national conversations. Black residents in the U.S. in particular...
Increasing Number Of Black Engineers Who Find Success Academically & Professionally
Janeen Uzzell recognized that she had a distinct path leading her to take on various leadership roles in technology, including empowering youth in the sector. Uzzell’s interest...
How Paris Became A Nexus For Black Culture
We often imagine Paris as a city of cafes, couture and impressionism. But some of its most dynamic cultural currents stem from the French-speaking Black diaspora. This week, I spoke to...
Brookings: Closing The Black Business Ownership Gap Could Create 6.3M Jobs And $824B In Revenue
Black-owned employer businesses are reaching new heights, but a new Brookings Institution report says the U.S. is still leaving enormous economic potential on the table. In “The Shifting Landscape...
