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Support black opportunities to participate in higher education
As Juneteenth Is Celebrated Across The US, Obama’s Presidential Center Opens In Chicago
As people gather across the U.S. to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday, former President Barack Obama’s presidential center will open its doors to the public for the first time. Located on a sprawling...
Our American Story – Juneteenth
This year marks the second anniversary since President Joe Biden named Juneteenth a federal holiday in 2021. As more Americans celebrate Juneteenth with family and community, it is vital to share...
Investing In Yourself: A Recap Of The 2026 Small Business Advancement Conference
On June 4, 2026, hundreds of Black business owners joined together at the Baltimore Convention Center for the Small Business Advancement Conference. The conference featured vendor tables, seminar...
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Announces New Executive Director Ahead Of 50th Anniversary
Dallas Black Dance Theatre has named Kristie Patton Foster as its next Executive Director following a nationwide search led by Board Chairman Jack Skinner and a five-member committee of nonprofit...
Afrofuturism Comes To Garfield Through Public Artwork
Born Shamir Walters has spent years teaching the concept of Afrofuturism to kids. The Pittsburgh artist painted an Octavia Butler mural with students at Garfield Gardens and helped lead...
Detroit HBCU Leans On Nike, NBA Ties To Build Sneaker Design Pipeline
Before reviving a Detroit HBCU, D’Wayne Edwards was one of the top designers at Nike. Now he’s using his NBA connections to help forge the future. The school is not just another college reopening...
