National News

New Docuseries Features Mostly HBCU Alumni Telling Black History Stories Not Found in Textbooks

   Black Indigenous People of Color will share their stories of healing, thriving, and contributing to their communities in the BIA Network series. Some of the participants in the series include business owners, clinical providers (mental, substance abuse, and relationship), educators, filmmakers, and more. Many of the stories told are from HBCU alumni. The web-based docuseries aims to create a positive narrative and deliver hope about limitless possibilities for BIPOC individuals. Dr. Freda Johnson, CEO of Al Hall Production states, “The stories are relatable, and a place of healing for those who lived and experienced racial trauma or negative stereotypes.” The event presented by Al Hall Production and Urban Butterfly Media is based around the documentary celebrating individuals in the Central and South Florida communities. […]

Sports

WGA Caddie Academy Awarded $125,000 From PGA TOUR to Support Programming That Reaches Underserved and Underrepresented Youth

The PGA TOUR announced that the Western Golf Association (WGA) Caddie Academy is the recipient of a $125,000 award. The nonprofit organization, headquartered in Chicago, was selected by the NV5 Invitational presented by Old National Bank – a Korn Ferry Tour event contested at The Glen Club in Glenview, Illinois – as the charitable beneficiary of the inaugural PGA TOUR Charity Challenge. […]