Black-Led Nonprofit Launches Swim Scholarships
The national not-for-profit, Outdoor Afro, is helping Black communities build positive, life-affirming relationships with water through its Making Waves initiative. To help turn the tide, Outdoor Afro is offering free swim scholarships for Black children and their caregivers across the country. The program covers the cost of beginner swim lessons in partnership with swim providers nationwide. And while Black families are prioritized, the scholarships are open to all.
Redemption Bank Makes History as First Black-Owned Bank in the Western U.S.
Redemption Holding Co., a Black-led investment group, has officially acquired Holladay Bank & Trust in Utah, a groundbreaking move making them the first Black-led group to own a bank in the region, AP reports. The newly named Redemption Bank is carving out space in an area where Black-owned financial institutions have long been absent.
Meet the Founder Behind This Video-First Food Delivery App
Black men in STEM, stand up! There’s a viral trend making the rounds on TikTok where women are putting their loved ones in the spotlight and we’re here for it. The setup is simple but brilliant. One person lets viewers know that their loved one has something to share, and that they better not be […]
Black-Owned Capital City Mambo Sauce Expands to Costco Shelves
What started as a kitchen experiment in a D.C. home has now made its way into the aisles of one of the biggest retailers in the country. Capital City Mambo Sauce, the Black-owned brand preserving and pushing forward the legacy of D.C.’s most iconic condiment, is officially available in Costco stores across the DMV.
ATL Nonprofit Hosting 3rd Annual Black Wall Street Expo to Provide Training & Resources for Black Entrepreneurs
“You can’t know where you’re going if you don’t know where you’ve been.” Jasmine Young knows where she’s been, where Black America has been. She’s keenly aware of a time when the Black dollar circulated around the Black community, and there was hope for our financial and social futures. Today, she’s hoping to help motivate […]
Meet Nya Jones, The Founder Behind the Popular Guided Journals Making Everyday Wellness Easy
“Who am I?” It all started with this simple question. Nya Jones’ search for answers in the pages of her journal would lead her to help others on their own path to self-discovery. “I’ve been journaling since I was seven or eight years old, but during 2020, it was really just my saving grace. It […]
Pinky Cole Gifts $8.9M to Savannah State Class of 2024 to Help Fund Support For Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Savannah State University’s class of 2024 just got the best graduation gift ever! Pinky Cole Hayes, founder of Slutty Vegan and Bar Vegan, gave an inspiring commencement speech for the Savannah State University 2024 graduating class–and then surprised them all by announcing the entire class would receive an $8.75 million “Entrepreneurial Starter Pack,” Black Enterprise reports. […]
Viola Davis and Husband Launch New Book Publishing Company
New York Times bestselling author and Academy Award-winning actor Viola Davis is getting into the book publishing industry! Davis and her husband, Julius Tennon, are joining forces with author and publisher Lavaille Lavette to launch JVL Media, a new publishing house seeking to champion under-represented voices in the book world. “This endeavor embodies our collective […]
50 Cent Launches Second-Largest Black-Owned Studio in the World
The mogul set his sights on Shreveport, LA, as the perfect location! Rapper and entrepreneur Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson recently announced the launch of his new production company, G-Unit Studios, in Shreveport, Louisiana. For Jackson, who is behind a slew of shows including BMF and Raising Kanan, this move signifies an exciting expansion for future […]
Chef Sam Davis-Allonce’s ‘Hot N Saucy’ Hot Sauce is Now Available at Target
Get it while it’s hot! Hot N Saucy hot sauce is now available at Target. Hot N Saucy is your classic hot sauce, reimagined. Seven vegetable-based sauces curated in small batches are available in several bold and bright flavors with equally bold and bright colorful sauce blends. According to the Hot N Saucy website, in […]