In the realm of global technology investment and transformative philanthropy, few figures are as prominent or inspiring as Robert F. Smith. He is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Vista Equity Partners. He plays a key role in promoting Black excellence in business, education, and civic life. Smith rose from humble beginnings in Denver, Colorado, […]
For much of the past four decades, Bishop Hezekiah Walker has woven his voice into the soundtrack of Black life. His gospel music echoes through Sunday services, family gatherings, hospital rooms, and moments of celebration. Yet today, the Grammy-winning gospel leader says the work he is most proud of has little to do with music. […]
Atlanta’s economic story is changing quickly. It’s shifting from a focus on Southern hip-hop fame to strategic urban revitalization, so that the city’s most influential cultural figures are now investing in its future. In a notable expression of confidence in Atlanta’s growth, artists Usher, Killer Mike, 2 Chainz, and financial advocate John Hope Bryant have […]
Dozens of historic Black churches across the United States are receiving millions of dollars in preservation funding. This effort aims to protect institutions that have long been central to faith, culture, and civil rights in African American communities. Through the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, new grants totaling $8.5 […]
More than 30 U.S. colleges have decided to end their collaboration with a diversity-focused academic initiative. This is after a federal civil rights investigation found that the program might break anti-discrimination laws. This shift represents a significant change in the ongoing national discussion about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in higher education. The universities […]
