By D. Kevin McNeir Special to the AFRO The number of people seated in the pews of Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church more aptly…
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Knowing that Black designers make up only 7.3% of the fashion industry, despite the community’s significant influence on fashion, Barbie is committed to encouraging more young Black girls to consider a career in fashion design through partnerships that help break down barriers, unlock opportunity, and inspire the next generation.
In 1955, fed up with segregation on city transit buses, Black people in Birmingham, Alabama, refused to ride them at all. The months-long boycott, which hit downtown businesses along with the transit company, crippled the city; after losing millions in revenue, Birmingham officials agreed to integrate the bus system.
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.
“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.