After leading the New York Knicks to their first NBA championship in over five decades, captain Jalen Brunson is expanding his influence beyond basketball. He has announced his debut children’s book, Jalen Plays It All. Neely Daggett illustrated the book and Feiwel & Friends published it. The book aims to inspire young readers through themes […]
Motown Records has launched a new talent development initiative called the New Legends Internship Program. This program aims to expand access and opportunities for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). It serves as a structured path into the music industry. It focuses on cultivating the next generation of Black executives, creatives, marketers, and […]
Fashion in 2026 is no longer limited to catwalks in Paris or New York. For a new generation of Black American designers, the runway is just the beginning. Their influence now reaches into activism, cultural storytelling, luxury retail changes, and digital fashion economies, all of which are transforming how the world experiences style. Industry analysts […]
Across technology, venture capital, media, and enterprise services, Black American entrepreneurs are reshaping industries. They are expanding economic opportunities and challenging long-held barriers. From billion-dollar technology infrastructure to influential digital ecosystems, these founders are redefining leadership in the modern American economy. By 2026, their collective impact highlights a significant trend: Black innovation is foundational, not […]
Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company, Higher Ground, has signed a multi-year deal with The Walt Disney Company. This follows the end of its landmark partnership with Netflix. The new agreement allows Higher Ground to create original programming across Disney’s wide-ranging entertainment platforms, including Disney+, Hulu, and possibly theatrical releases under the company’s well-known brands. […]
