As the U.S. labor market struggles to recover, Black women continue to face the highest rates of unemployment. This harsh economic reality undermines efforts for workplace fairness and long-term financial stability. Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and analysis by top economic researchers show that the unemployment rate for Black women has […]
In one of the most striking visual entries in this year’s Doodle for Google contest, a high school senior from the Pacific Northwest is highlighting cultural identity and personal pride with a message that reaches beyond the art world. Eighteen-year-old Kameirah Johnson, a senior at Lakeside School in Seattle, has been named one of the […]
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion, born Megan Jovon Ruth Pete, has announced she is leaving Broadway’s Moulin Rouge! The Musical, early. She is stepping away from her historic run weeks ahead of schedule. This decision follows her widely publicized breakup with NBA star Klay Thompson. The Grammy-winning artist shared in an Instagram post on Monday that […]
Veteran actor Samuel Monroe Jr., who gained fame for his role in the 1993 film Menace II Society, has been placed on life support after a long battle with a severe case of meningitis, his family confirmed this week. Monroe, 52, has been hospitalized in Southern California for several days. His loved ones and medical […]
The 2026 Black Business Expo is now accepting registrations from Maryland entrepreneurs and Black-owned businesses to participate as exhibitors. This event has become one of the region’s most anticipated community economic gatherings. Organized by the Montgomery County Black Collective, the Expo will take place on Friday, June 12, 2026. This is at the Universities at […]