Famous Amos is changing corporate support for Black entrepreneurship with its Ingredients for Success (IFS) Entrepreneurs Initiative. This program combines grant funding, mentorship, and business development resources to help early-stage Black-owned businesses grow sustainably. Now in its sixth year, the initiative awards a total of $150,000 annually in grants, along with structured guidance and access […]
Michael Eric Dyson’s influence has shaped modern Black intellectual thought by connecting academic scholarship with public discussion, broadening cultural criticism to include hip-hop and popular culture, and contributing to national conversations on race, religion, and social justice through engaging intellectual work. Overview: A Public Intellectual Shaping Modern Discourse Michael Eric Dyson is one of the […]
The 8th Annual Black Business Awards Recognition & Exhibition is an annual event hosted by the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce in Madison, Wisconsin. It celebrates Black entrepreneurs, business leaders, and organizations demonstrating excellence in leadership, innovation, and community impact. The event also serves as a networking platform and fundraiser supporting Black business growth and […]
In a pivotal moment for corporate America’s involvement in national economic renewal, Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase, expressed a clear message about the state of the American Dream and introduced a major initiative to help restore it. “The American Dream is alive, but it’s slipping out of reach for too […]
In a move aimed at strengthening the cultural impact and educational reach of jazz in communities, WBGO Radio, a well-known public jazz broadcaster, has officially partnered with the Jazz Power Initiative (JPI), a nonprofit organization focused on jazz arts education and performance. This collaboration highlights a mutual goal to preserve, improve, and widen access to […]