BLK & Bold, the First Black-Owned Nationally Distributed Coffee Brand, Expands to Costco
They’re proving, once again, that purpose and product can go hand in hand! BLK & Bold®, the trailblazing Black-owned specialty coffee company just announced its expansion into Costco, bringing its signature Rise & GRND Medium Roast blend to nine select locations across the Midwest starting May 19th. Founded in 2018 by childhood friends Pernell Cezar […]
Melissa Koby Becomes First Black Woman to Create Official U.S. Open Artwork, Honors Althea Gibson for 75th Anniversary
This is a monumental honor! In a groundbreaking moment for both art and sport, Melissa Koby has become the first Black woman commissioned to create the official artwork for the U.S. Open, commemorating the tournament’s 75th anniversary of breaking barriers. Her illustration centers the legacy of Althea Gibson, the first Black woman to win the […]
‘Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks’ Makes History as First Majority Black-Owned Brand Named to Fast Casual’s Coveted Top 100 List
The popular food chain was named top 10! In a moment that merges flavor with legacy and hustle with history, Derrick Hayes, the visionary founder of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks, just made Black-owned business history. His rapidly expanding restaurant brand has become the first majority Black-owned company to land in the top 10 of Fast Casual’s […]
Developer Melissa Nicole Allen Reclaims History With Grand Opening of Historic Bronzeville Estates in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood, a new chapter in Black resilience is being written, one brick at a time. Maures Development Group, one of Wisconsin’s first minority- and women-owned real estate development firms, has unveiled Bronzeville Estates, a transformative new project led by founder Melissa Nicole Allen. More than just a housing development, Bronzeville Estates […]
Beloved Black-Owned Inglewood Coffee Brand ‘Sip & Sonder’ Opens at Disneyland
They’re bringing Black culture, community, and craft to the most magical place on earth! From the heart of Inglewood to the heart of Disneyland, beloved Black women-owned coffee brand Sip & Sonder has officially opened a new location inside Downtown Disneyland’s Parkside Market. As part of the theme park’s 70th anniversary expansion, the new space […]
NYC-Based Events Company Is Creating Spaces to Empower Indy Black Artists Across the East Coast
What started as a bold idea between two visionaries is now a cultural force making major waves on the East Coast! Founded by creatives Chris Moncrief and Alexis Pratt, Nice Things E&E is more than an events company—it’s a love letter to Black artistry, a celebration of community, and a promise to keep culture at […]
Maryland Nonprofit Hosts 2nd Annual “Skip Day” to Promote Wellness & Anti-violence for Black Families
It’s bigger than golf! This spring, at Sligo Creek Golf Course in Silver Spring, Maryland, something beautiful took place—Black children and their parents/caregivers came together, not just to learn the game of golf, but to begin a journey of healing, connection, and joy. The 2nd annual “Skip Day,” hosted by Bison Impact Group (BIG), a […]
Meet Shantrelle P. Lewis, Curator, Filmmaker & the Preeminent Scholar of Global Black Dandyism
Before Black Dandyism became a Met Gala theme, it was a movement! Shantrelle P. Lewis is a scholar, curator, filmmaker, and author who committed herself and much of her curatorial work to highlighting Black Dandyism with intention, rigor, and purpose. Long before major museums and fashion houses took note, Lewis had already spent over a […]
Meet Dreena Whitfield-Brown, the Powerhouse NJ Publicist Named One of Inc. Magazine’s Top Female Founders of 2025
She’s changing the face of PR! Dreena Whitfield-Brown is a force in the public relations industry—and she didn’t take the traditional route to get there. The New Jersey native, founder of the boutique agency WhitPR, recently earned a coveted spot on Inc. Magazine’s 2025 Female Founders list. But long before the accolades and industry recognition, […]
Meet Jeris Bowlding, President of the DMV Youth Golf Club Creating Inclusivity on the Green
They’re bridging the gap and changing the game! Golf has long been perceived as an exclusive sport, often out of reach for many due to high costs and limited accessibility. But one nonprofit organization is changing the narrative and making the green more inclusive for young players in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) […]