After Securing $17M+ in Funds, Entrepreneur Offers Free Live Grant Writing Training to For-Profit & Nonprofit Organizations
Willoughby Hills, OH — Linda Peavy, the owner of LiPav Consulting, LLC, is offering free online grant writing training for nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Her company has written grants and business development funding totaling over $17 million, including educational institutions, charter schools, faith-based organizations, ex-offender…
Steve Harvey, Billionaire Robert Smith Team Up to Help HBCU Students Enjoy More ‘Freedom’
Nationwide — Steve Harvey has always had soft spot for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Now the acclaimed comedian, television show host, entrepreneur and philanthropist is taking his longstanding passion to new heights. Through his Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation, an organization in which…
Children’s Book Series Reintroduces Social Skills to Young People Post-Pandemic
Nationwide — According to UNICEF, 188 countries have imposed school closings worldwide, affecting more than 1.6 billion children. While curriculum continues virtually, the lack of social interaction during global lockdowns could potentially have a lasting impact. Here in the U.S. and around the world, in-school…
This Black, Multi-Millionaire Couple Single-Handedly Fed Over 300 Families During the Pandemic
Nationwide — Meet Antario and Derricka Harwell, a self-made, multi-millionaire couple with very humble beginnings. In fact, most people would define the Harwells as a true rag to riches story. They once lived on government assistance and survived from paycheck to paycheck, or as Mrs….
Dawn Staley Becomes Highest Paid Black Female Basketball Coach With $22.4M Contract
Nationwide — Dawn Staley, who made history as the first female Black head coach for South Carolina Gamecocks Women’s Basketball, is now the highest-paid Black coach in women’s college basketball after signing a 7-year contract worth $22.4 million. As part of the contract, Staley’s base salary…
Taraji P Henson’s Top 7 Black Business Gift Guide
Nationwide — Taraji P. Henson is showing support for black businesses this holiday season. Her scalp-first haircare brand, TPH BY TARAJI, has partnered with 6 black-founded companies to launch a new Buy Black Gift Guide on Instagram. If you’re looking for unique products for any…
It’s A Healed Girl Summer
Philadelphia – For some sisters, this season is just a Hot Girl Summer. However, for Life Coach Petra Sherbin-Fox this is a Healed Girl Summer. Petra, the founder of Haus of Soul, a Philly based wellness creative space hosted a Healed Girl Summer event in…
Nile Swim Club of Yeadon Receives Historical Marker and Dedicates New Basketball Court
On Saturday May 22, 2021 the Nile Swim Club of Yeadon Pennsylvania dedicated a marker from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission acknowledging the swim club as the oldest Black owned and operated swim club in the nation. In addition to the historical marker unveiling,…
Lawnside Farmer’s Market
Philadelphia, PA – When driving through the suburbs or certain urban neighborhoods on a Saturday morning it’s not unusual to see community co-ops, flea markets and Farmer’s Markets. Gail Harris a long-time resident of Lawnside New Jersey, a historic mostly African-American town decided Lawnside needed…
Tracey Parson: A Success Beyond Circumstance
Philadelphia, PA – Born and raised on the hard streets of North Philadelphia, Tracey Parson was always a hustler. Since an early age she was destined to get to a bag. After graduating from William Penn High School, she was determined to make something out…
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