Green Giant Partners With Tariq the ‘Corn Kid’ for Brand’s First National Campaign in Six Years
Green Giant is launching its comeback advertising campaign with a very familiar face. It has been six years since Green Giant’s last national advertising campaign. The frozen and canned vegetables brand, owned by B&G Foods, used to be a mainstay in TV commercials. Its mascot is the Jolly Green Giant — who’ve you’ve likely heard his […]
Rep. James E. Clyburn Writing Book on History of Eight Black SC Congressman from 19th Century
U.S. Rep. James E. Clyburn was first elected to Congress in 1992, making history as the first Black person to represent South Carolina in the House of Representatives since George Washington Murray in the 1890s, reports ABC News. And while Clyburn has had his own tenured success as a Democratic leader in Congress, his goal […]
Georgetown University and Jesuits Commit $27M in Reparations to Descendants of Enslaved People
In 1838, the Jesuits who ran Georgetown University sold 272 enslaved men, women, and children from Jesuit plantations in Maryland to settle university debts, reports CNN. That bit of history was almost lost in the looming legacy that is the prestigious university. But given the current racial and social climate, Georgetown officials have since apologized […]
Deion Sanders Generates $4.5M in Revenue With New Prime 21 Sunglasses
The buzz around Deion Sanders has been incessant. And while some may view it as hype, the proof is in the pre-orders. After elevating Jackson State University and the larger HBCU sports culture, Sanders announced his intentions to head to Boulder, Colorado, to coach for the University of Colorado. Now just a few games into […]
Megan Thee Stallion Teams Up With Flamin’ Hot to Raise Money for HBCUs
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion has teamed up with Frito-Lay’s Flamin’ Hot brand to raise money for her alma mater, Texas Southern University, reports Ad Age. In a new ad campaign, Megan plays a dean at Flamin’ Hot University, also known as “FU.” And the fictitious university hopes to bring in real dollars to launch a […]
Ciara’s Ten to One Rum Receives $1M Investment From Private Equity Firm
Ciara’s Ten to One rum venture with entrepreneur Marc Farrell is getting some major support. The pair recently recently secured a $1 million investment from private equity firm InvestBev Group, according to The Spirits Business. The investment is supposed to help the company elevate its presence in the Caribbean rum sector and reach new markets. […]
Black-Owned ColorPop Books Curates Book Bundles for Kids Written and Illustrated by Diverse Creators
Representation matters in schools, TV, and even when it comes to books. The online bookshop ColorPop Books understands this truth. So they’ve curated book bundles for kids written and illustrated by diverse creators. The online bookstore allows parents to introduce their children to characters and stories about people of color. According to the Cooperative Children’s […]
‘The Other Black Girl’ Creator Zakiya Dalila Harris Opens Up About Show’s Exciting Debut on Hulu
The TV adaptation of Zakiya Dalila Harris’ New York Times best-selling novel, The Other Black Girl, is here. And the author is opening up about bringing the book to life through the Hulu series. The horror series follows Nella Rogers (Sinclair Daniel), a Black book publishing editorial assistant who is gunning for a promotion in […]
Uzo Aduba Shares Beautiful Photos From Her Traditional Nigerian Wedding to Celebrate Her Third Anniversary
Congratulations are in order for Uzo Aduba and her husband, Robert Sweeting. The duo are celebrating their third wedding anniversary and have a baby on the way. And in honor of their anniversary, Aduba chose to share photos with her filmmaker husband from their traditional Nigerian wedding ceremony back in 2021. “Our Anniversary. This is […]
Coco Gauff Receives Praise From ‘All American: Homecoming’ Showrunner for Tennis Star’s Cameo on TV Show
Coco Gauff continues to be a force both on and off the tennis court. Not only did the 19-year-old tennis player win her first Grand Slam at the US Open. But she’s also shaping the culture with her work as an actress. Gauff made a cameo on The CW show “All American: Homecoming” earlier this […]