Shirley Raines, the founder and chief executive officer of the nonprofit Beauty 2 The Streetz, has died at the age of 58, the organization announced Wednesday on Instagram. Her family and the nonprofit have not disclosed a specific medical cause of death, and authorities are awaiting the results of an autopsy before releasing further details. […]
Kerry James Marshall has long been celebrated as one of the most influential contemporary artists in America. His groundbreaking work has not only reshaped the art world but also highlighted the experiences of Black Americans in a way few artists have achieved. Marshall’s monumental painting, Past Times sold for $21.1 million at Sotheby’s New York in 2018. […]
Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson will be hosting the 2026 Women of Influence Awards. This is an award that honors Black women who are making outstanding advancements in business and community leadership. The annual event, which is now in its fourth year takes place on Friday, March 20, 2026 and will recognize 17 outstanding women. This […]
When Tony Powers was selected as Decatur’s first black mayor earlier this month, the moment carried the weight of history. For the first time since the city was founded more than two centuries ago, a Black man was chosen to lead it. The decision was made on 5 January 2026, when the Decatur City Commission […]
HUDSON, N.Y., A historic chapter in New York law enforcement opened on January 2 as Jackie Salvatore was sworn in as Columbia County sheriff, becoming the first Black woman ever elected to that role in the state’s history. The milestone event took place at the Columbia County Courthouse, where family, county officials, community members, and […]
