The quest for Black business owners and start-ups to gain capital comes with unnecessary difficulties, with some rooted in oppression and racism. Black Founders Matters Fund (BFM) took on the […]
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Educator Dr. Jon Carroll and wife, Nkechi, gear up for Jabali Academy
The Jabali Academy is preparing to open its doors in fall of 2026, and specializes in providing Black and Brown youth ages four to 14 (preschool – 8th grade) with […]
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Trump’s federal playbook expands
As National Guard troops flood into Los Angeles at President Donald Trump’s command—without the consent of California’s governor—Black communities across the United States are seeing history repeat itself. The aggressive […]
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Yelak Biru shares his journey of surviving blood cancer
Known as a businessman and former director of data analytics for top Fortune 500 companies such as Walmart and PepsiCO, Yelak Biru has also added another victory to his extensive […]
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Taye Diggs and sister host showcase
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month and just ahead of World Schizophrenia Awareness Day, Broadway, television, and movie actor and author Taye Diggs and his sister— Christian Diggs, who […]
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Better blood pressure management
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a leading cause of heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. It is called a “silent killer” because it often has no symptoms. […]
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Black America celebrates African descent heritage of Pope Leo XIV
Black America is taking pride in a truth shaking up the Vatican and resonating through the streets of New Orleans: Pope Leo XIV—formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago—has Black and […]
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California holds the line on DEI as Trump administration threatens school funding
Officials say federal government
cannot change existing civil rights laws