The African-American church exists as the most complete embodiment of the Black community and aggregate faith. From slavery to this day, church gatherings have been the avenues of deliberative citizenship, collective decision-making and mobilization for

The Paris Olympics have been an exhibition of Black excellence. From Coco Gauff making history as the youngest flag bearer for the US to Harvard student Lauren Scruggs becoming the first Black woman from the

NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston has named a new building after its first Black manager, Dorothy Vaughan. Building 12 was named the “Dorothy Vaughan Center in Honor of the Women of Apollo” in honor

Starring Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, and Lupita Nyong’o, the superhero flick Black Panther was the first Marvel Studios film to feature a predominantly Black cast. It was also the franchise’s first film with a Black

Judi Henderson-Townsend describes herself as an accidental entrepreneur. She had no interest in business and only ventured into the sphere on a whim. From a side hustle renting out mannequins, she has built a global

Track and field star Allyson Felix has received a $20 million grant from Melinda French Gates to support Black maternal health organizations. The donation is a part of a broader $1 billion commitment to support

Billionaire entertainment mogul, Tyler Perry, renowned for his iconic ‘Madea’ franchise, inked a multimillion-dollar deal with Netflix at the end of 2023 to produce content for the world’s largest movie-streaming platforms. Under the new multi-year

The Essence Festival of Culture recently held at the Caesars Superdome generated a windfall of over $300 million for New Orleans, according to the city’s mayor. The festival, which celebrates African American culture, blends music

Ghanaian doctor Nancy Abu-Bonsrah has made history, becoming the first Black woman to graduate from Johns Hopkins University’s neurosurgery program. She pursued her clinical interests in neurosurgery, neurotrauma and neurosurgical capacity building in low-and-middle-income countries.

At 14 years old, Stacy Spikes began plotting ways he could get into the movie world. He worked in a video store as a high schooler in Houston and left Texas before leaving for California

Shantel Williams, popularly known as the “Sassy Accountant,” is making her name as a woman to listen to on how you need to spend, save and invest your money. Boasting 15 years of professional finance

You probably have a “Gracie’s Corner” on your TikTok for You page, Instagram reels, YouTube shorts, or whatever platform you use to consume media. The popular animated sing-along series featuring Gracie, an adolescent Black girl

Resourcefulness is at the core of the African American narrative. For centuries, Black people have had to work with inadequate resources, limited opportunities and under oppressive environments. They have thrived, regardless. A former slave, Junius

Jay-Z fans and even moderate admirers are undoubtedly acquainted with his Roc-A-Fella diamond hand gesture. A few years ago, it was the subject of popular conspiracy theories about American entertainers and the lives they lead.

Peggy Marie Alford is a highly accomplished executive who was most recently the Executive Vice President, Global Sales at PayPal. She oversaw the global sales and distribution of PayPal’s products and services and led the

Building a business, or a relationship—anything—is a slow and laborious task. It requires tremendous hard work, grit, dedication, and determination. Ruin, on the other hand, takes a fleeting second. So what do you do when

NFL rookie Caleb Williams is making inroads into the business world with the launch of his investment firm, 888 Midas. The firm will focus on alternative investments in private equity, venture capital, and real estate.

Detroit entrepreneur and philanthropist William Pickard, founder and executive chairman of Global Automotive Alliance died at age 83. His extensive career spanned several industries, ranging from fast food and automotive to media and philanthropy. As

No piece of clothing defines American culture and fashion more than jeans. Over the past two centuries, jeans have gone from being worn by gold miners during the American gold mine boom in the 1800s

Generational wealth represents progress over time, and it offers prospects and stability for descendants. The popular (and non-academic) discourse on generational wealth often posits that leaving a considerable amount of capital is the only way