Black America Breaking News for the African American Community

Historically Black colleges and universities have produced some of the best professional talent across various sectors. Since protests of racial injustice sparked many dialogues last year, many have used the opportunity to help keep HBCUs open and performing. This week, global beer and liquor maker Diageo announced it will be …

Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) Self-love and care aren’t just about slapping on a face mask and getting in the bath anymore (but don’t get it twisted, they absolutely fall under that umbrella). Given how incredibly rocky 2020 was and the not-so-steady start this year has been, it’s hard to even fathom …

When Cory “Mr. Cory” Nieves launched a pop-up cookie business at six-years-old, his goal was simple. He wanted to start contributing to the family finances and help his mother make ends meet. Fast-forward nine years later, and today, the 15-year-old Nieves is at the helm of a successful company that …

Since Josh Hawley was a young man, powerful people have told him he was special. His teachers gave him the “Special R” award, just one feather in the Rockhurst High School valedictorian’s cap of outstandingness. Hawley’s mentor at Stanford, David Kennedy, took a shine to him just weeks into his …

In 2015, Willie Shaw was a nurse working at a long-term care facility in Mint Hill, North Carolina. With little to no evidence, Shaw was accused of sexually assaulting an elderly white woman who died. He was told to take a plea deal or face a murder charge. Shaw ultimately …

Merck has announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kenneth C. Frazier will retire as CEO on June 30.. Frazier will continue to serve on Merck’s board of directors as executive chairman for a transition period to be determined by the board. Robert M. Davis, Merck’s current executive vice president, …

Photo: Mike Stewart (AP) It’s not uncommon for folks to attend college for a few years only to leave as a result of unexpected circumstances, a general lack of direction, or simply not having the money to continue their education. To help combat this, Morehouse College is launching an online …

Arizona State University is renaming its film school after Hollywood trailblazer and icon Sidney Poitier. According to ASU President Michael Crow, the move is part of the school’s commitment to inclusivity and diversity. “Arizona State University is deeply committed to the premise of inclusivity, and The Sidney Poitier New American …

Organizing my files recently, I came upon an unpublished article by my father, Harry Kalven Jr. It was the last piece he wrote before his death in 1974. I had forgotten that it existed. Reading it now, 47 years after he wrote it, is an uncanny experience, for it speaks …

John Legend is mourning the loss of his grandmother, who he reveals passed away on Tuesday (February 2) just a few days after her 91st birthday. That same day, the Grammy-winning singer took to his Instagram and posted about his late “beautiful grandmother, Marjorie Maxine Stephen.” “We are so grateful …