For much of the past four decades, Bishop Hezekiah Walker has woven his voice into the soundtrack of Black life. His gospel music echoes through Sunday services, family gatherings, hospital rooms, and moments of celebration. Yet today, the Grammy-winning gospel leader says the work he is most proud of has little to do with music. […]
Black Americans make up nearly 14% of the U.S. population but only own 3.3% of the businesses. A closer look at regional data reveals that the South stands out as a hub for Black entrepreneurship. Here’s a rundown of the top 10 metropolitan areas in the South where black-owned businesses thrive, according to a recent […]
Detroit rapper Dajua Blanding, known by her stage name Dank Demoss, has filed a lawsuit against Lyft, claiming weight discrimination after a driver allegedly refused her service. The incident occurred as Blanding was headed to a Detroit Lions watch party. According to Blanding, the driver arrived, assessed her, and declared that she could not board […]
John Hope Bryant, the CEO and founder of Operation HOPE, made a significant announcement at Albany State University’s fall graduation, where he served as the commencement speaker. John Hope revealed a $1.8 million donation aimed at supporting 70 graduates from the historically Black university who are aspiring entrepreneurs. This event took place on December 14 […]
With nearly 30 years in education, Sharif El-Mekki has seen how Black students often face challenges in schools that aren’t set up to help them succeed. As a former teacher and principal, El-Mekki believes that one of the biggest problems is the lack of Black teachers. To fix this, he started the Center for Black […]
