Angel Gregorio Just Opened a Black Women-Owned Strip Mall In Washington D.C.
Spice Suite is making room for other Black women-owned businesses! In an exclusive interview with Because of Them We Can, CEO Angel Gregorio shares her “journey to excellence” by walking us through each year she’s been in business. “When we started, my only goal was to never have to go into my bank account to pay […]
6 Important Things You Should Know About Willie O’Ree, The First Black Hockey Player
It’s been 42 years since he broke the color barrier in hockey! Willie O’Ree is a Canadian hockey player who eventually made history as the first Black Hockey player in the National Hockey League (NHL), Encyclopedia Britannica reports. Making significant strides to both American and Canadian sports, O’Ree has received his fair share of accolades over the […]
Watch Trailer: Nikole Hannah-Jones’ The 1619 Project Is Coming to Hulu
The 1619 Project is headed to Hulu! According to a press statement from Hulu, The 1619 Project is now a six-part docu-series as an expansion of the ongoing initiative from The New York Times and Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones. The 1619 Project is a long-form journalism endeavor that began in August 2019, the 400th anniversary of the beginning of slavery. It aims to […]
Remembering The Jeffersons: Our Favorite Moments From The Classic TV Show
It aired for the first time on this day 48 years ago! The ’70s was an era for Black situational comedies featuring a variety of shows that did away with stereotypical representations of Black life. The new wave of shows opted, instead, for accurate representations of the Black experience and reminded viewers that Black people are not […]
Chicago’s Greater Union Baptist Church Has Received Preliminary Landmark Status
WBBM has reported that a historic church in Chicago is one step closer to obtaining landmark status. Located at 1956 W. Warren on the northeast corner of W. Warren Blvd and N. Damen Ave is where you can find Greater Union Baptist Church. It was built in 1886 and is formerly known as the Church of […]
This Black-Led VC Firm Raised $58.1M to Help Employees of Color Gain Ownership of the Companies They Work For
They’re making the transition to entrepreneurship an easy one! Apis & Heritage Capital Partners (A&H) recently closed their first investment fund at $58.1 million, Essence reports. This Black-led venture capital firm plans to tackle the racial wealth gap using the same structure as the 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A&H looks to acquire profitable, privately-held companies, fill the […]
THIS 30-YEAR-OLD FOUNDER IS BEHIND THE WORLD’S FIRST ON-DEMAND ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING NETWORK
What started as a one-man show in a dorm room is now a company generating $110 million with 40 employees, AfroTech reports. Black startups are taking the tech and funding world by storm. These sisters raised $2.2 million in funding for their HR platform, and Joanna Smith secured $12.1 million in venture capital for her edtech company, AllHere. But it doesn’t stop […]
4 Inspiring Things You Should Know About Self-Taught Pianist Frank ‘Sugar Chile’ Robinson
He deserves all his flowers! Born Frank Isaac Robinson on December 28, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan, he became known professionally as “Sugar Chile” Robinson, the Global Child Prodigy Awards reports. To celebrate his legacy, here are 4 inspiring things you should know about self-taught pianist Frank ‘Sugar Chile’ Robinson: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Because […]
This 30-year-old Founder Is Behind The World’s First On-demand Electric Vehicle Charging Network
What started as a one-man show in a dorm room is now a company generating $110 million with 40 employees, AfroTech reports. Black startups are taking the tech and funding world by storm. These sisters raised $2.2 million in funding for their HR platform, and Joanna Smith secured $12.1 million in venture capital for her edtech company, AllHere. But it doesn’t stop […]
Spike Lee Just Launched a New Fellowship Program For Film Students at These Atlanta-Based HBCUs
This is major! The renowned director is launching a fellowship program for students at the Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC), Essence reports. Spike Lee is creating opportunities for HBCU students! He partnered with a talent firm, The Gersh Agency, to create a space for future filmmakers. “It is with great honor, privilege, and excitement to announce the […]