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.
How This 90s TV Icon Inspired A Generation Of Black Women Leaders
For some viewers, the iconic 90s sitcom Living Single, created by Yvette Lee Bowser, was more than a just “Black Friends,” it was an inspiration. Specifically, the character of Maxine Shaw, played by actress Erika Alexander (American Fiction, Get Out), represented an...
How Black Leaders And Professional Organizations Are Reshaping ‘Black Jobs’
In recent weeks, the discussion around what constitutes a “Black job” has reignited a critical conversation about race, identity and the workforce. The term has been used to describe jobs perceived as lower-paying or less desirable, typically occupied by Black...
Meet Henry Greene, Yale’s First Black Graduate Who Later Became A Surgeon In The American Civil War
Richard Henry Greene made history as Yale University’s first Black graduate and later served as a physician during the American Civil War. Born in 1833 in New Haven, Connecticut, Greene was the son of Richard Green, a bookmaker living four blocks off...
Black Food & Wine Experience Hits Detroit Next Week With Networking, Dining Opportunities
A new event series is coming to Detroit next week that aims to showcase the talents of the area's Black chefs and culinary professionals. Black Food & Wine Experience founder Aminah Robinson-Briscoe, known as Chef Mimi, has hosted events like this on the West...
Black Comic Book Creators And Characters Showcased In New Art Exhibition
When Kimberly Jacobs, a curator for the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, first started putting together an exhibit featuring the work of Black comic book creators, she didn’t know much about comics. By the time the exhibit debuted on July 26, she found...
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Hosts HBCU AccessFest
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will host its second annual HBCU AccessFest: College and Career Fair, on Saturday, September 21, 12pm to 5pm at the Woodruff Arts Center. Presented by Invesco QQQ and Delta Air Lines, HBCU AccessFest will provide valuable resources...
