In a critical political struggle with national consequences, Wes Moore, Maryland’s first Black governor, has not succeeded in his effort to redraw the state’s congressional map. This initiative aimed to boost Democratic strength ahead of the 2026 elections. The proposal sought to change Maryland’s electoral boundaries to possibly eliminate the state’s only Republican-held congressional seat. […]
IBM has agreed to pay $17 million to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to settle a prominent investigation into claims that the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices violated federal anti-discrimination laws related to government contracts. The agreement, announced in April 2026, is the first resolution under the DOJ’s new Civil Rights Fraud […]
Kimora Lee Simmons is reflecting on one of the biggest business decisions of her career: selling Baby Phat, the fashion label that became both a cultural force and a commercial powerhouse. For many Black women who came of age in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Kimora Lee Simmons was more than a designer. She […]
The textured haircare brand is taking scalp education directly to shoppers with a new experiential retail concept built around confidence, care, and community. In an era when beauty consumers demand more than just products on shelves, SheaMoisture is stepping into experiential retail with purpose. According to reports, the Black-founded haircare brand launched Shea Scalp Studio, […]
Zendesk, a top provider of customer service software, has completed its acquisition of Forethought. Forethought is a Black-led artificial intelligence startup. It is popular for its groundbreaking work in customer support technology. The deal, first announced on March 11, 2026, was finalized after standard regulatory approvals. This marks an important moment in the development of […]
