Boston.com reports that Boston has allocated $500,000 in grants to 63 local organizations to bolster community empowerment and support positive outcomes for Black men and boys. Mayor Michelle Wu, alongside the Office of Black Male Advancement, unveiled the 2024 Empowerment Grants on March 26, emphasizing the city’s commitment to addressing systemic disparities and promoting equity. […]
It’s been more than twenty years since Tupac Shakur passed away, yet his impact endures undiminished. Recently, the legendary artist was posthumously honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, showing just how much he’s still remembered. Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur, his sister, said during the ceremony that it proves how much he influenced […]
John Ridley’s “Shirley” delves into the historic 1972 presidential bid of Shirley Chisholm (Regina King), a groundbreaking figure as the first black woman elected to Congress and the first woman to seek the Democratic nomination for president. Throughout the portrayal of her campaign journey, “Shirley” highlights Chisholm’s unwavering determination against the dual forces of misogyny […]
Rihanna opens up about her journey as a mother to her two sons and her remarkable success as an international musician and self-made billionaire. In a conversation with Vogue China’s editor-in-chief Margaret Zhang, the renowned singer marked the launch of Fenty Beauty in China with a cover feature and an honest discussion about raising her […]
The black entrepreneurs community in America faces formidable challenges across various fronts, from enduring racial wage and wealth disparities, hindering their financial progress, to grappling with higher student loan debts and encountering racial biases in medical services, impacting their economic and physical well-being in the long run. However, amidst these adversities, there are eleven Black […]