Black entrepreneurs are the backbone of economic empowerment in America, yet they continue to face systemic barriers to financial support. D’Zhane Parker, Senior Director of Black Lives Matter, is on a mission to change that. During Super Bowl Week, Parker awarded $60,000 in grants to three Black-led organizations in New Orleans—NOLAvate Black, Excite All Stars, and Daughters Beyond Incarceration—fostering leadership, technological advancement, and family support within Black communities.
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“The official State of the Union will be filled with empty promises and misinformation, but the State of the People is our answer—a 24-hour livestream elevating the voices that truly reflect our community’s needs,” says Angela Rye, one of the organizers of StateOfThePeople.media. “It’s time for all of us to take a stand. Join us as we uplift the issues that matter, demand accountability for the harm caused and chart a path forward where we can thrive,” she adds.
Reid’s departure has drawn immediate criticism from viewers, journalists,
and activists.
For Santana, the campaign is personal. “To have a community that stood by me when Donald Trump and the rest of the world attacked us—they always had my back,” he said. “So, I have to have theirs.”
After witnessing the devastation of countless families due to unintentional severe legal violations, Attorneys Eartha and Lonnie Johnson, along with their adult attorney children decided to do something about it. The result was Crime No Crime, a fun, Family Feud-style board game that presents players with real-world scenarios that require them to determine if actions constitute crimes and if so, assess the often surprising severity of the infractions.
Sahli Negassi, a 17-year-old African American student from West Orange, New Jersey, has earned a perfect 1600 on the SAT. This rare achievement places him among less than 1% of test-takers nationwide.
The retail giant’s decision to retreat from its DEI commitments and Pride Month merchandise has drawn conservative-led lawsuits while also fueling boycotts and economic pressure from civil rights groups.
Stephanie Browne wears many hats, and has several earnest life passions. But, of course, as an acclaimed wine industry veteran, and a lover of all things entertaining, cooking, cocktails and dining, she places wines, wine-pairings and education at the very top of her list. For Black History Month, she took some time to acknowledge and celebrate a few of her peers who are hard at work and about the business of making history, in an industry where African Americans have long been underrepresented.
Surrounded by dozens of people who knew, respected and loved Judge D’Army Bailey, the Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk’s office unveiled a new portrait of the prominent Memphis judge and civil rights activist on Friday.
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Ronald C. Parker, former Global Chief of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at PepsiCo, past President & CEO of The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), and a trailblazing leader in corporate DEI and labor relations. Ron was a true champion of equity, tirelessly advocating for inclusive workplaces and fair opportunities across industries.